Have you ever wondered how to add some luxury to your home, without ruining your budget? Let’s say you love your home. It’s warm and cozy, and, for the most part, it’s just the kind of place you want to be every day. It’s got everything you need, and it’s your own creative space to…
A happy home environment is a good part of any winning lifestyle and we all want to unlock the full potential of our properties. However, while many simply follow interior design trends, true success comes from making the property feel like your own. A little personalization goes a long way to building a better home…
There’s something special about renovating and decorating a home you intend to stay in for most of your retirement. This is where the full force of our creative experience, our free time, and our willingness to shape our homes are expressed in our decision-making. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy all of your fun personality…
If you have a patio but don’t often use it because it lacks shade, privacy, or is just not quite what you’d like it to be, read on for a few tips to help you get the patio you want. Add Some Shade One of the biggest complaints about patios is that homeowners are unable…
So, you’re planning to host a Christmas dinner party? I’ve got some tips to make sure your party is not just another dinner, but a memorable, festive celebration. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can host a Christmas dinner that will become a cherished memory. Here are 7 tips for an unforgettable Christmas…
There are smarter ways to get your home ready to sell than just adding a new coat of paint and clearing some clutter. These days, preparing a home for sale is a bit more complicated than that. There are many strategies you can use to realize your real estate goals, as you will see below….
Moving into a new home isn’t easy. There are a lot of things you need to put in motion and organize to help things run as smoothly as possible. This goes for your current home, as well as the home you are moving into. A little over 6 years ago, we moved from a home…
Do you love butterflies? If so, there are some ways you can bring the beauty of butterflies into your life every day, both inside and outside of your home. I’ve always loved butterflies. At our previous home, we had a butterfly bush that attracted many butterflies during the summer. Our current home has no such…
We all want to have a beautiful home that we will feel proud to invite people over to, but those homes take a lot of hard work and maintenance, right? Well, maybe not as much as you think. If you love a great looking home, but you don’t want to spend half your life maintaining…
Preparing your home for the change in seasons can be a great way to get rid of the old and get a fresh new look. It’s also a good time to tackle those bigger jobs you’ve been putting off all summer. Prepare for autumn now, and get your home cozy and cared for before winter…
No matter where you live, making sure your home is secure is obviously a priority. We all want want a calm, safe home. The problem is that in reality, even the safest of neighborhoods isn’t always one hundred percent safe. So, it’s wise to take some time to make sure your home really is as…
I would guess every one of us wants to maximize our home’s square footage. Perhaps one of the most fortunate limitations of home design is how we’re all limited to a certain amount of square footage within our homes. But why would this be a fortunate limitation? Well, Michelangelo only had one Sistine Chapel roof…