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If your DIY ambitions have reached epic proportion and you’re ready to take on painting your home’s exterior solo, weigh the decision carefully before proceeding. You’ll need to decide if you have the time and patience to do a detailed and thorough job. If you’re ready, willing and able, here’s how HGTV recommends going about it:
Step 1: Prep Your SurfacePriming your home’s exterior is essential to a good result. If you’re painting a new stucco home, let it cure for at least 28 days, otherwise t...
Your bathroom is a space you use every day. That’s why it’s important to make these rooms as appealing as possible when selling your house. By giving your bathroom some attention, potential homebuyers will be able to imagine themselves starting their morning in this room.
Declutter
The first rule of staging any room in your home is to remove unnecessary clutter from the space. Consider packing up any products or medications you don’t use regularly, and find a new place to store jewelry or extra...
Small renovation projects can instantly take your home to the next level when trying to sell. Take some time on the weekend to accomplish these mini renovations that can be done in just a few hours. Your space will wow potential buyers in no time!
As easy as it is to get comfortable with the little annoyances, like a creaky door, they will stand out immediately to buyers and suggest that you might not be maintaining the house well in other areas, too. These simple projects can be done in no tim...
Whether you're selling your home or want to create an inviting space in your entryway, choosing the right front porch decor is an important decision. Items on your porch should be mixed use and work with how you live in your space. Here are some ideas to consider:
Seating area
For an inviting front porch look, add seating. Some people enjoy a swinging chair hanging from the roof supports. Or you can choose outdoor furniture that matches your design aesthetic. Don't be afraid to use your front p...
According to leading home designers, bathrooms today should be more than utilitarian spaces. They are increasingly treated as cozy oases intended to comfort and pamper.
If that’s your goal, here are a few good ideas for transforming your bathroom:
Enlarge it if you can. A good contractor can steal space you didn’t know you had, taking it from an adjoining room or a seldom-used closet and adding it to your bathroom space.
Use reclaimed materials. Old is new again as homeowners choose recycled ma...
When the trees start budding again, and flowers begin to dot the yard with their bright colors, it's the perfect time to spring clean. While we might dread spring cleaning, it helps us refresh our home environment after a long, cold winter and move refreshed into a bright new season. But where should you focus your attention? Here is our Spring Cleaning 101 Guide.
Freshen your mats and rugs
Indoor and outdoor mats and rugs can collect a lot of dirt tracked into the house by people and pets over...
Outdoor spaces are especially wonderful when you live in an area where you can use them all year long. But there are alternatives you should consider if you want to spend time on your deck or patio regardless of the season.
Here's how:
Utilize the space beneath a raised deck
Do you have a raised deck that extends out over a basement in the backyard of your house? That area beneath the deck can be the perfect place to enclose for the sake of creating an all-season room.
After all, you already h...
