It’s That Time of Year, 2017 Pantone Color of the Year … Greenery

2017 Pantone ColorThe Pantone organization is at it again and they have decided that 2017 is brighter than 2016. They offer us the color Greenery or 2017 Pantone color 15-0343. This is a fun, bright and almost neon style green. Why Greenery you ask? The Pantone organization states, “A symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.” The stated that a feeling of hopefulness is in the air.

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How to Finance a Home Remodel

remodelGuest Blogger: Carter Wessman

Often times, when you buy a home, it’s not perfect. Fortunately, the magic of remodeling allows you to craft your current residence or a prospective property into your dream home. However, unless you’re flush with cash, you won’t be able to pay for your renovation project out of pocket. When faced with this dilemma, there are several ways for you to go about getting the funds. Read More

Top 5 Ways to Make Your Kid’s Playroom Spectacular

playroomKids’ playrooms are so much fun that they remind us adults of what it is like to be a kid again. If you have children, you can add some simple tasks or items to your kid’s playroom to get them more engaged in enjoying this space. Here are our top 5 tips to give your kids the best playroom experience. Read More

Lighting the Night with Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting can give a yard a clear path from one section to another and can provide an ambiance that showcases the yard’s characteristics. There are several ways to add outdoor lighting to a yard to create a specific look. Standard wall lighting or overhead lighting provides visibility and gives off a glow with can lights, spotlights or wall sconces.  This lighting is great to see the activity around your home, however it could be harsher light than what Read More

Five Simple Ways to Shade Your Backyard

Shade Your Backyard

The ability to shade your backyard can be a fun project if you open your mind to some new ideas. Building shaded areas can be a simple as planting trees to as extensive as hiring contractors to build structures. We are going to share with you some of the most simple ideas to tackling the sun.  Read More