By: John Riha Published: May 30, 2013 on houselogic.com Follow these seven strategies to get the most financial gain on your kitchen remodel. A significant portion of kitchen remodeling costs may be recovered by the value the project brings to your home. Kitchen remodels in the $50,000 to $60,000 range recoup about 74% of the […]
Read More →Storage Solutions for Kids Rooms
By: Jan Soults Walker Published: February 1, 2012 on houselogic.com From babies who adore you to teens who ignore you, kids change — and so do their storage needs. Here’s how to organize kids’ rooms from cradle to college. Toddlers and Elementary Age Look ‘em in the eye. Stow books and puzzles on a low […]
Read More →How to Paint a Room
With the new year upon us many of us are looking for ways to update a room with paint or with other decorative ideas. Many times this is to get the house ready to sell, but other times it is just because it is time to update or they are ready for a new look. […]
Read More →Making your Home a Cozy Place
By: Cara Greenberg Published: February 4, 2013 on houselogic.com Give your home some love, and it will love you back. Creating a stress-free and soothing home environment can mean hiring a contractor to install serious soundproofing or a spa-worthy steam shower — pricey upgrades that are likely to add property value. But just as often, […]
Read More →11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100
By: Cara Greenberg Published: November 5, 2012 on Houselogic.com Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door. 1. Clear the way for curb appeal. The path to your front door should be […]
Read More →8 Ways to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine When selling a home, you don’t want buyers to step foot in a room and suddenly feel cramped. They will quickly start questioning whether they’ll be able to fit their belongings in there and whether the home is too small. What can you do to open up some of […]
Read More →7 ways to Help Make your House Work for You
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: May 13, 2011 on Houselogic.com Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Trend #1: Maintenance-free siding We continue to choose maintenance-free siding that lives as long as we do, but with a lot less upkeep. But more and more we’re opting for fiber-cement siding, one […]
Read More →Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety
By: Dave Toht Published: March 18, 2010 Well-planned outdoor lighting improves curb appeal, safety, and security for your home. Mimicking moonlight Much of the success of exterior lighting hinges on its design. Hang around lighting designers long enough and you’ll hear a lot of talk about “moonlight effect.” That’s a naturalistic look that features light no […]
Read More →Spotlight on Architecture: The American Bungalow
The American Bungalow, or Craftsman home, grew out of the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th century. The movement rejected the Industrial Revolution’s increasingly ornate machine-made products and the overly decorated, impractical architecture of the Victorian era. The word “bungalow” originates in India and refers to a simple, low-built structure with porches on […]
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