3 Easy Ways to Choose the Best Paint Colors
The impact of color in a home can be subconscious yet significant. Paint color can guide our moods and dispositions, while also setting the tone and foundation for additional decorating. Choosing paint colors doesn’t need to be stressful, even though it can seem daunting at first. Showing off your color style can be fun with one of these three approaches. 1. Monochromatic Shades: Variations on One Color This approach tends to be easiest for the color-shy. With a plain room, like the […]
New Home? Do These Projects First
If you’ve recently bought a new home, you may think all the hard work is over. That’s mostly true, but there’s still a lot to do in the first year of homeownership to make sure you and your family are comfortable, safe, and secure for years to come. New homeownership may seem daunting, but don’t […]
Choose a Lighting Focal
Not all fixtures—chandelier, lamps, sconces—should be the same size. Otherwise, the eye searches for visual clarity without landing on anything specific. For a large space, such as a dining room or family room a chandler makes a great focal point in a smaller-scale room, think about a distinctive floor lamp or vintage-inspired sconces flanking a […]
How to Create the Best Environment for Homeschooling
Due to coronavirus school closings, many parents have suddenly taken on the role of homeschooling teachers, whether by choice or necessity. This new experience can be challenging, but it also offers the opportunity to create memorable, rewarding moments as you connect with your child or children through learning together, building a lifelong bond. Similar to […]
15 Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Home’s Lighting
1. Choose a Lighting Focal Point 2. Consider Scale When Selecting Light Fixtures 3. Layer Lighting for a Balanced Effect 4. Use Dimmers Wherever You Can 5. Use Lighting in Unexpected Ways 6. Get a Lighting Control App 8. Find a New Ceiling Fan 9. Fix Your Media Room Lighting 10. Change the Oldest Lighting […]
What You Should Expect From a Roofing Warranty
What You Should Expect From a Roofing Warranty A new roof is a big investment. If something goes wrong, you don’t want to hand over thousands of dollars for repairs. Understand the warranty coverage that comes with your roofing materials and installation before you scratch a check to your roofer. Roofing warranty basics Roof warranties […]
5 Upgrades Your Home Deserves Before Summer Ends
5 Upgrades Your Home Deserves Before Summer Ends Let’s face it: we all just want to bask in the final rays of summer sunshine. But the end of summer is the perfect time to upgrade your home in preparation for the cooler months ahead, too. So, in between trips to the pool, pick-up games of […]
How to Choose a Floor Color This is a guest post from Earl Choate, founder and CEO of Concrete Camouflage. Your floors are your home’s foundation. Well, that’s pretty obvious, right? But take a minute and think about this. Your floors are a defining point in your home. If they feel dirty, the entire house feels dirty. This also applies to businesses – clutter on your desk is to be expected, but clutter on your floors looks disorganized and unkept. And studies show that clutter increases feelings of anxiety.
How to Choose a Floor Color This is a guest post from Earl Choate, founder and CEO of Concrete Camouflage. Your floors are your home’s foundation. Well, that’s pretty obvious, right? But take a minute and think about this. Your floors are a defining point in your home. If they feel dirty, the entire house feels dirty. […]
Home Security System Q&A: What Every Homeowner Should Know
When it comes to keeping your home and family safe and secure, it’s important to be informed about the best security and alarm systems on the market today and know which one is right for you. Gone are the days of expensive, one-size-fits-all alarm and home security solutions: customizable systems, automation, and a variety of […]
June Maintenance Guide
Enjoy your home this summer by focusing on these projects first. Is your home ready for summer? June is a month filled with longer hours of sunlight, making it ideal for getting projects done out in the yard. You may find that your home’s exterior needs some TLC like pressure washing, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, or painting. […]