Your mortgage company, Realtor and friends may have recommendations for the best home inspector in your neighborhood. Usually these referrals are spot on. However, before hiring the first inspector you call, there are a few things to keep in mind.…
The Kitchen Design Mistake That Could Cost You $1500
It was an honest mistake. Just a slight change here and a different cabinet over there – that’s all. But, it ended in an abrupt shouting and crying mess. Not the best way to finish an amazing project. What happened?…
America’s Most Wanted Kitchen Gadgets
Living like the Jetsons has always been a fantasy of mine. I daydream about kitchen gadgets that can anticipate my wants and needs, complete my shopping online and have my dinner prepared after work. Imagine the day when our homes…
5 Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Colors
When I entered the compact rambler that just sold for a record price, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. At the center of the home was a small kitchen and it was beautiful. Efficient and clean, but with plenty…
Has the Next Housing Boom Started?
Are home values on the rise again? Will you finally be able to recover your lost home equity? A new report from Barclays Capital says ‘yes’. Almost 5 years after the housing bubble burst in 2007, home values have yet…
5 Extreme Renovation Tips from the Property Brothers
Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, are known for taking extreme fixer-uppers and turning them into the ultimate dream home. Their show on HGTV has become a major hit with DIY homeowners. It’s simple to see why. They have a…
What Exterior Paint Colors Make Your Home Look Bigger?
Just because there are thousands of exterior paint colors and combinations to choose from doesn’t mean they’re all available to you. In fact, most should be forbidden to any well-meaning homeowner. Our suburban landscape is littered with regrettable house colors…
The Frank Lloyd Wright Guide to Designing Your Dream Home
In the humble beginnings of my Architecture career you could find me in a dark classroom viewing slides of iconic buildings found throughout history. I loved hearing stories about the crazy conductors we call Architects. One of which was Frank…
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