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Basement Projects: What Most Homeowners Get Wrong About Moisture, Insulation and Materials That Actually Last
Basement Projects: What Most Homeowners Get Wrong About Moisture, Insulation and Materials That Actually Last A finished basement can turn a dim storage area into a guest suite, home office or family hangout. It’s also a project that can easily run past its budget and timeline. The culprit usually isn’t the drywall or the paint. […]
Outdoor Kitchens Are Replacing Man Caves (And We’re Here for It)
Outdoor Kitchens Are Replacing Man Caves (And We’re Here for It) Man caves used to mean a garage, a dartboard and a mini fridge. These days, the upgrade lives outside. You’re trading a folding chair and a cooler for a grill station, a prep counter and enough seating for the whole block. If you’ve been […]
Ranked: Pre-Sale Home Projects From ‘Money Printer’ to ‘Money Pit’
Ranked: Pre-Sale Home Projects From ‘Money Printer’ to ‘Money Pit’ When selling your house, you need to be selective about pre-sale renovation plans. It’s easy to convince yourself that spending thousands of dollars before listing is a good investment. However, the smartest upgrades are often small. Your goal should be to improve first impressions and […]
Why Everyone’s Turning Their Backyard Into Another Living Room
Why Everyone’s Turning Their Backyard Into Another Living Room Homeowners are turning their backyards into fully furnished extensions of their homes. Picture sectionals, coffee tables, area rugs and ambient lighting that can give you the same level of comfort as any interior room. This change shows why everyone’s turning their backyard into another living room […]
The Neighbor’s Guide: How to Manage Renovation Debris Without Drama
The Neighbor’s Guide: How to Manage Renovation Debris Without Drama Renovations can bring noise, dust, debris and traffic into the neighborhood. However, with a little planning, you can contain the mess, give neighbors fair warning and get the work done without creating unnecessary friction. Why Renovation Etiquette Matters When you plan a major home renovation […]
Instagram Made Us All Terrible at Home Design
Instagram Made Us All Terrible at Home Design If you scroll through Instagram for five minutes, you’ll probably see the same arched doorway, fluted vase and the same shade of “greige” on wall after wall after wall. Somewhere along the way, home design stopped being about how you live in your space and started being […]
How to Renovate Your Deck Without Tearing It Down
How to Renovate Your Deck Without Tearing It Down A weathered deck doesn’t necessarily need to be demolished. In many cases, the structure underneath is still solid, even if the surface has seen better days. If the frame is in good condition, renovating your existing deck can save you a significant amount of money […]
Removing That Dead Tree in Your Yard Before It Removes Part of Your House
Removing That Dead Tree in Your Yard Before It Removes Part of Your House Dead trees can pose a hazard to homes and lead to costly damage. They might cause problems due to their instability — branches might fall, and dry wood can be highly combustible. They also detract from a property’s aesthetic value. Learn […]
Smart Ways to Use Reclaimed Materials in Modern Design
Smart Ways to Use Reclaimed Materials in Modern Design Reclaimed materials have become a staple of contemporary home design. Homeowners and designers are finding creative ways to incorporate salvaged wood, brick, stone and metal into spaces that feel current while retaining a sense of craftsmanship and history. The appeal extends beyond aesthetics. Reclaimed materials can […]
Regional Design Vernacular Makes a Comeback in Outdoor Spaces
Regional Design Vernacular Makes a Comeback in Outdoor Spaces Somewhere along the way, the American backyard began to look like a showroom floor. The same gray pavers, modular sectional and string lights took the stage, regardless of whether you live in the deserts of Arizona, the Kansas plains or coastal Georgia. Regional design vernacular is […]
