According to Bankrate’s latest Financial Security Index Poll, Americans who have money to set aside for the next 10 years would rather invest in real estate than any other type of investment. Bankrate asked Americans to answer the following question: “What is the best way to invest money you wouldn’t need for 10 years or more?” Real Estate came … Continue reading "Real Estate Is Still The Best Long-Term Investment"

It is common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring-buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off on putting their homes on the market until then. The question is whether or not that will be a good strategy this year. The other listings that do come out in the spring … Continue reading "Thinking of Selling?…Now Is The Perfect Time"

Bright yellow, bold green and sea blue are a few of the colors that give these bathrooms pizazz. While bathrooms decked out in neutrals such as black, white, gray and taupe are trending these days, plenty of spaces are taking a different approach and inserting a shot of color into the bathroom. There are many examples among … Continue reading "Trending This Season: 9 Splash of Color Bathroom Designs"

Soft colors, durable furniture and a sense of calm make these rooms stylishly inviting. Most people have been to a house where the living room felt off-limits, either directly or indirectly. In this age, when space is tight and lives are busy, living rooms should be inviting, comfortable and able to stand the wear and tear … Continue reading "3 Easygoing Living Room Styles"

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If you’re looking to sell your home quickly and for full market value, don’t neglect your yard. Good landscaping will show buyers that you pay attention to details and that your home is properly maintained overall. How does landscaping your yard add curb appeal and increase buyer interest? No One Likes Weeds or Brown Grass … Continue reading "6 Ways Landscaping Your Home Affects The Value"

This natural stone fire pit features a fire brick interior and is capped in Pennsylvania bluestone, which can quickly turn into additional seating when more party guests arrive. View More Fire Pit Ideas!

Try some or all of these solutions to declutter and organize your kitchen cabinets, drawers and pantry items. 1. Utensil drawer insert. If you care about getting your flatware and serveware in order, check out designer and Houzz writer Yanic Simard’s column from this week. He looks at nearly two dozen solutions and tips for organizing drawers and … Continue reading "8 Kitchen Storage Ideas"

This is Part 2 of an answer to a question posed by a reader who lives in a popular vacation destination and wants to know how to properly set limits for the numerous houseguests she and her husband entertain throughout the year — often involving long stays, getting stuck driving guests around, visiting attractions numerous … Continue reading "The Polite House To Hosting Guests"

The living room’s predominantly neutral color scheme is injected with splashes of bold color such as the citron side chair and the orange grasscloth wall covering inside the media bookcase. Metal accents with a modern edge include the minimalist curtain rods, stainless-steel coffee table base, and the aluminum ceiling-fan blades. To disguise the room’s wall-mount … Continue reading "Smart Ideas For Built-in Home Efficiency"

Get inspired to tackle your laundry room with re-purposed storage tricks. Glass drink decanters are not just for backyard parties anymore! Use a beautiful drink decanter with a spout to hold your laundry detergent and fabric softener. It’s a breeze to pour bulk-sized detergent – or make your own in a few simple steps. With … Continue reading "12 Clever Laundry Room Tips"

Start by snipping flowers from your cutting garden or pick up a store-bought arrangement. Keep an eye out for interesting foliage such as ferns and geranium leaves too. Once you have your flowers and foliage, divide the blooms among an eclectic assortment of recycled bottles, jam jars and kitchen containers. When the container is small, you need … Continue reading "Celebrate Stunning Summer Flowers"

  Consider these inviting designs to energize your home and impress your guests. A few years ago, people were anticipating the demise of dining rooms. That hasn’t exactly happened. While homeowners have likely grown more comfortable having their regular close-family meals at more casual spots like kitchen islands and other kitchen eating areas, many still … Continue reading "3 Comfortable Dining Room Styles That Work"

See how to set up your outdoor areas for more enjoyment this year and make them a bit more earth-friendly in the process. Gardening can be a great way to accomplish common resolutions like eating healthier, getting more active and reducing stress while doing something you enjoy. To take your garden to the next level, […]

A spacious dedicated laundry room has a certain appeal, to be sure. But with closet-size laundry stations trending in 2019, designers and homeowners are coming around to the fact that a lot can be done in a surprisingly compact space — freeing up more square footage for other uses. Take a gander at these 10 little-but-hardworking laundry rooms and […]

Cabinets often take up most of the visual weight in a kitchen. A lot of homeowners paint their cabinets white to make them visually recede, then focus on injecting a little color and personality through smaller surface areas such as the backsplash or countertop material. But if you’re looking for a kitchen with big personality, […]

If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you need to save 20% or you won’t be able to secure a mortgage. The truth … Continue reading "The Benefits Of A 20% Down Payment"

Outdoor lights have a major impact on the atmosphere of a landscape. Multiple light fixtures — installed under the pergola, in the water and throughout the trees — give this space a resort-style feel that’s ideal for entertaining. Get inspired with photos showing how lighting can make your outdoor areas beautiful and functional.

We all seem to have that dark corner of our garden or porch that looks uninviting, cold, and in major need of color. Have no fear, here are some solutions for livening up that shady area, including insights into the best plant combinations that will thrive in low light. Whether it’s a wooded suburban lot or … Continue reading "Container Gardens Made For The Shade"

Haute Hardware Switch out your dated, dusty knobs and pulls and replace them with their chic, shiny counterparts. This quick, low-cost project (can you even call it that?) has the power to transform the entire aesthetic of your bathroom design. Proof: this, white double vanity with inky countertops and bright, brass hardware that oozes glamour. … Continue reading "Freshen Up Your Bathroom This Weekend"