Anyone who knows anything about real estate will tell you that curb appeal is crucial to your home’s value. The way your home looks from the outside gives prospective buyers a first impression – good or bad, and can make a huge difference in sale price. Even if you’re not selling your home, coming home…
Painting walls like a pro is not for the faint of heart. There are hours of prep work that needs to be completed prior to picking up a paint brush and roller. My 18+ years of experience as a professional painter has taught me so many lessons but the one I can’t stress enough is…
Almost every kitchen renovation involves 4 areas of concern: the kitchen cabinets, the countertops, the backsplash and the floors. Of course there are easy kitchen upgrades you can do in a weekend for a quick update, but to completely transform the look and feel of the room you will want to take your transformation a step…
Choosing new countertops for your kitchen or bath remodel can be overwhelming. There are so many choices on the market and so many factors that need to go into your decision. When I was shopping for the countertops for our lake house fixer upper, I made a list of pros and cons to each of…
Modern design is a style of decor that utilizes neutral colors, clean lines and environmentally-friendly materials. Homeowners who love the simplicity of modern design decorate with basic shapes, function, and materials like metal, chrome, and glass. They also use natural materials such as wood, leather, teak and linen. I have put together a gift guide for those…
Painting your front door is one of the easiest ways to boost the curb appeal of your home and make it more inviting. I saved this project for last for a couple of reasons: 1) I didn’t want it damaged during the construction process, 2) I didn’t want us to knick the paint while moving…
These board and batten shutters are a perfect way to up your curb appeal and you won’t believe how simple they are! It truly could be someones first DIY project and they will be successful. I love sharing projects like these! I am putting these shutters and the cedar flower window box on the lake…
Curb appeal is so important. Did you know that most people judge what your house looks like on the inside by how it looks on the outside? And seriously, who wants to drive up to an unappealing house or look out your windows at an ugly yard? So up your curb appeal or back yard…