Ready or not, spring is here, and with it comes the urge to open up your home to fresh breezes and sunshine. The trouble with that, as some homeowners lament, is that the furnishings may look a little tired. Continue reading 7 No-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home This Spring
Though Frank Lloyd Wright popularized the aesthetic relatively recently, natural light in the home has been coveted for centuries. Lighting design today combines both natural and artificial sources to mimic the appearance of ample natural light. Continue reading How to Up Natural Light Levels in Your Home
Whether you plan to install new or refurbish an existing structure, utilizing sustainable materials (and conducting eco-friendly maintenance after the fact) can green your deck, ensuring long-term enjoyment for the members of your household. Continue reading A Practical Guide to Green-Building a Deck
Residential remodeling across the nation increased by 9 percent between December 2014 and December 2015, and has increased 40 percent since 2010, according to BuildFax, a company that delivers data-driven insights for smart property decisions. Continue reading Revealed: Top 20 Cities for Residential Remodeling
Going to the spa is an expensive proposition—not to mention costly in terms of time. Bringing the relaxation of the spa to your own home, however, means that you can kick back and relax whenever you like. A simple bathroom redesign can be enough to completely change the way your bathroom feels, leaving relaxation just a few steps away when you need it most. Continue reading 7 Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom
Yearning for the outdoors? We’re with you! Spring’s almost here, and quality outdoor time isn’t far behind. To get the most enjoyment out of your outdoor space, now’s the time to consider an upgrade (or two) while the weather’s still in between seasons. Continue reading 30 Ways to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space
Generally, homeowners undertake home improvement projects for one of two reasons: to enhance their quality of living, or to increase the value of their home. The best improvements, however, pay off whether staying or selling. Continue reading Selling or Staying, These Home Improvements Are Worth It
When you first moved into your home, the walls may have been white with beige carpeting. Although this decor choice is classic for nearly every rental and brand-new home, you don’t have to live with the neutral colors. In fact, there are simple ways to improve your home’s ambiance with just a few creative changes. Take a look at these exciting ways to transform your home and customize your space with flair. Continue reading 5 Creative Ways to Improve Your Home’s Ambiance
Housing millions of images and thousands more each second, Pinterest is a playground for those seeking inspiration. Which home décor trends will make a splash on Pinterest feeds this year? Interior designer Taniya Nayak, of HGTV and Food Network fame, points to six major décor movements: Continue reading 6 Ideas for Pinterest-Worthy Home Decor
Repainting a room in your home? Don’t overlook the psychological impact of color. Studies have shown that different hues create different moods, and can even affect behavior, says Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert at the Paint Quality Institute. Continue reading How Paint Colors Set the Tone—and Mood—of Your Home
More activities than ever take place in the kitchen—so much so that a new movement has emerged. “Super kitchens,” coined by Houzz.com and revealed in its recently released Kitchen Trends Survey, blur the lines between the heart of the home and other living spaces. Continue reading Homeowners: Make Way for the Super Kitchen
Landscape design has reversed course over the seasons, as the indoors further move outward and the outdoors become an extension of household living. The trend, ever evolving, shows no signs of slowing down this year, either. Continue reading 6 Landscape Design Trends to Bloom in 2016
