4 Simple and Cost Effective Remodeling Tips

Courtesy: SaffronMarigoldImproving and remodeling your home does not have to be expensive and can be fun with simple tips. Going all out with a low cost budget, never felt so good. May is National Remodeling Month and as we close out this month, we wanted to share our simple and low cost tips to improve your home. Read More


Decorating Ideas for Your First Home as a Couple

Decorating IdeasGuest Blogger: Heather Roberts

Moving in together with your loved one as a couple can be a really exciting time. But it also carries a good amount of trouble you can get in when it comes to decorations and the need thereof. Where some may imagine a simple solution in terms of decoration such as antique furniture. Others may see a green solution or something else that fits the individual needs and vision of the person in question. Couples may have differing opinions on what is acceptable or desirable for decorations. So you would do well to find ways to work together to find a suitable middle ground. Compromises are key in any relationship, be it friendly or romantic. So you need to consider that ahead of time. The following tips will give you more information you can work with so you can achieve that balance: Read More


How Long Certain Home Improvements will Take to Pay for Themselves

Photo Courtesy of The Trusted ToolboxGuest Blogger: Gunner Kenyon

For homeowners, it’s an endless struggle: You know that you could save money on monthly expenses if you were to renovate your home, but those renovations cost money. So, the obvious problem is trying to determine which renovations are going to be worth the cost, and how long it will take for those renovations to pay for themselves. Of course, given that no two homes are the same, it’s impossible to say matter-of-factly which home improvements will pay off and when, yet that’s exactly what we’re about to do! Here are five home enhancements that will save you more than you spend to install them… eventually. Read More


Home Remodel Project: New Living Room Floor

Living Room FloorYou can freshen the look of many rooms by replacing old and worn out flooring with a new floor. With living rooms, it is common to choose either carpet or wood flooring. It is a good idea to measure the dimensions of the room to estimate the quantity of material required to replace the floors. It is also good to understand how many flooring transitions there are or will be with adjacent rooms. Read More


Four Cheap Fixes to Improve Your Home’s Value

Kitchen photoGuest Blogger: Joel Cordle

There are many possible reasons why you may be selling your house. Regardless of reason, be prepared for this uphill battle since this is no easy task. The real estate market is hard to predict and you never know when and how much you will be able to sell your house. However, there are 4 easy things that you can do to at least fix this and improve the value of your house. Read More