When building a house or adding a fireplace, there are lots of decisions to make. The most important decisions are structural or functional like placement of the fireplace (exterior or interior wall) and type of fuel (wood or gas). Many homeowners though, focus on the look of the fireplace, from …
Home Trends Changing for Multigenerational Households
Home trends are changing to support multiple generations living under one roof. We've had in-law apartments for years -- by finishing the basement, putting on a bedroom addition or converting existing space like the family room, when more bedrooms were needed. Home conversions used to be for older …
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Hurricane Cleanup & Planning for Repairs
Hurricane cleanup is your top priority after making sure your family is safe. While it will take time to contact your insurance company and get an adjuster to visit your home, you need to start the cleanup process as soon as it's safe. Our checklist will help you work through many competing …
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Kitchen Cabinets in the Closet?
Kitchen cabinets belong in the kitchen, but where else do you need lots of great storage? Closets are meant for storage but sometimes you need to add a few shelves, drawers or other gadgets you can find to help you get more organized (love The Container Store's ideas and organizing tools). Maybe …
Pinterest for Home & Homeowners
Pinterest for home planning makes a lot of sense. Our homes are first visual, and then functional in how they support our lifestyles. Pinterest is a great tool for collecting ideas of how we'd like our homes to look. Pinterest is also a tool for homeowners to share their dreams with builders, …
Prepare for Selling A Home
Selling a home is not as simple as putting up a For Sale sign. Having a baby takes 9 months, preparing for a wedding takes several months, so selling your home shouldn't be any different. Getting married, having a baby and/or buying a home are three of the largest events people go through in …