Decorating Your Rock N' Roll Man Cave: 4 Easy Steps You've spent your whole life collecting Pink Floyd posters that you can no longer hang. You've saved every concert ticket stub you've ever been to and can no longer tack it to your oversized corkboard. Enter the Man Cave. (dreamcasa.org) > Read More
Soften Your Walls with Textiles Because interior design elements have so many flat, hard surfaces, textiles are essential to beautiful home décor. Fabrics and other textiles are generally introduced into room styling via upholstery, window coverings, and pillows. (housetipster.com) > Read More
5 tips to secure a successful short sale Short sales have become the only way out for some sellers who owe more on their mortgages than their houses are worth. For struggling borrowers, it's a chance to avoid foreclosure. (bankrate.com) > Read More
Fix it or not? What to ask when prepping your home for sale. When you make the decision to sell your home, it can be tricky to know which changes would make your home sell more quickly or boost the sale price - and which would just be a waste of your time and resources. Learn how to decide whether a repair is worth making before you put your house on the market. > Read More
3 Beautiful Built-In Kitchen Hutch Ideas Sure to Turn Heads Do you ever have people over for dinner and, after receiving countless compliments on your beautiful handcrafted kitchen table and striking countertops, you reply with the words, "Oh, thank you! Except for that - just ignore the mess over there." (HouseTipster) > Read More
Ideas for a Stylish TV Wall With plenty of seating, the living room is the perfect spot for a television, but the look of a large screen in the room is far from ideal. We've got the tricks to make it meld with your decor. (bhg.com) > Read More
How to Pick the Right House For You You've done your research, saved up for a down payment, and found a Realtor you adore. Now comes the next step: Find your dream house already! This is the really fun part, although it does come with its own unique challenges. (Realtor.com) > Read More
Why the Harmon Hinge is Our Latest Hardware Obsession A magic gadget to make your doors glide open (and out of sight) (Architectural Design) > Read More
7 Exterior Home Improvements That Can Increase Resale Value Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling your home, and that means your home's exterior needs to be in optimal condition.So, we've laid out seven exterior home improvements that can increase resale value and help sell your home even faster. Check out the list and info-graphic. (Lawn Starter) > Read More
7 Small Bathroom Remodels That Totally Wowed Us When it comes to the tiniest of spaces, even the tiniest amount of added storage helps, and it doesn't have to be expensive. Here are a few of our favorite small space bathroom overhauls. None of these ideas disappoint. (apartmenttherapy) > Read More
Take it From Me: What First-Time Buyers Should Know About Fixer Uppers When you're a first-time home buyer growing dizzier by the minute walking through dreamy homes outside of your budget, it's only natural to consider adding a home that needs a little "TLC" to your short list. (apartmenttherapy.com) > Read More
Bring the Outdoors In: 10 Naturally Gorgeous DIY Projects If you're itching to get outside this summer (seriously, who isn't?), help bridge the time between nature walks by bringing the most beautiful parts of the outdoors inside. (apartmenttherapy.com) > Read More
Removable Cabinet Inserts Learn how to give your kitchen a mini-makeover with quick and easy cabinet door inserts. DIY guru Michele Beschen demonstrates the process. (BHG) > Read More
Keep Your Cool - Here's What Really Happens at Closings After all of the components of the home buying process - negotiations, appraisals, inspections, and insurance - it's very exciting to (finally) get to closing. But do you know what really happens during this final appointment? (houselogic.com) > Read More
What Is a Right of First Refusal in Real Estate? Getting First Dibs on Making an Offer How does it work? Let's take a closer look at right-of-first-refusal agreements and what they mean for buyers and sellers. (Realtor.com) > Read More
20 Before-and-After Curb Appeal Makeovers With overgrown landscaping and a disappear-into-the-background white paint color, this California bungalow was generally considered one of the least attractive homes on the block. (HGTV) > Read More
Smart Home Office Designs No matter the size, your family's home office can be functional and free of clutter. Tour these home offices to find pretty and practical design ideas and simple solutions for staying organized. (bhg.com) > Read More
Are White Floors Worth It? The appeal of white wood floors-relaxed but refined, a not-too-blank canvas for showing off one's furnishings and antiques-is stymied only by a justified fear of keeping them clean. (architecturaldigest.com) > Read More
6 Tips to Make Your Shower Doors Sparkle You take a shower and you get clean. Your shower door? Not so much. Read on for our top tips on how to clean glass shower doors -- and keep them clean. (bhg.com) > Read More
What Makes Chardonnay a Chablis? It's all in the details. (JustLuxe) > Read More
New Decor Trends in Hardware: 10 Inspiring Mood Boards Check out these mood boards based on new decor trends in hardware tones and finishes and how they're combined. (Home Depot Blog) > Read More
How Do You Know If You're Ready to Sell Your House? Whether you're thinking about relocating for work, down-sizing, or expanding your living space - the decision to sell your house can impact your finances significantly if you're not well prepared. (DreamCasa) > Read More
How Designers Make Roller Shades Look Super Chic Don't write them off! (AD) > Read More
Do Travelers Really Love The World's Best Luxury Hotels Or Is It All Just a PR Myth? With so many global brands positioned as luxury, Luxury Branding wanted to unearth how well and how consistently they deliver on this promise. Can so many brands really be luxury? (JustLuxe) > Read More
Why Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets Are the Best Of All Possible Worlds Picking a kitchen paint color is difficult. It's something you'll live with for quite awhile, so you want something classic. If you choose a white or neutral, however, you run the risk of it being too boring, or even too cold... Here are some great strategies to get a kitchen in a couple of colors you love. (apartmenttherapy) > Read More
The First Apartment Checklist: Things to Buy Now, Things to Buy Later So you've just graduated from college and you have your own apartment, for the first time, or at least the first time on an adult budget, and it's super exciting and you can't wait to spend your first paycheck on all the things you've admired from design blogs for all these years but never been able to buy. > Read More
Should You Look for Your First House Or Keep Renting? Tired of working so hard just to build your landlord's equity instead of your own? Been dreaming about paint swatches and obsessing over Pinterest projects? Making that leap from renting to owning a home comes with many perks - both financial and emotional. (houselogic.com) > Read More
6 Simple Ways to Brighten Your Bedroom Getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night means spending close to 60 hours a week in your bedroom. That's a lot of time! And it's a good enough reason to turn your bedroom into a place that makes you happy, too. Here are a few ideas to help you get started. (Homeadvisor.com) > Read More
10 Things You Need to Know Before Building a Walk-In Shower Walk-in showers accommodate efficient morning scrubs and relaxing spa-style treatments. With proper preparations, thoughtful space planning, and wise material choices, you can build a walk-in shower that perfectly suits your bathroom space, getting-ready needs, and design preferences. (BHG) > Read More
7 Beautiful Tile Ideas To Consider Putting Up A Bold Bathroom Interior From rustic looking bathroom tiles to hexagonal floor tiles, give your shower a statement wall and add splash of colours to match one of these eye-catching tiles to uplift a minimalist bathroom design to one with a bold interior décor. (Luxuo) > Read More
Replace Wire Shelves with Wrap Around Wood Shelving If you're ready for an upgrade in the kitchen, you should start with that pesky wire shelving that you've never liked! Here is a detailed step-by-step by a gal who did the calculations for you. She turned 21.56 square feet of wire shelf space into 21.36 square feet of much more usable space. (lucydesignsonline.com) > Read More
Real Estate: 5 Most Common Myths Unveiled Over the years, you've heard at least one of the many real estate tips that have circulated based on the experiences and research of homebuyers. Whether you choose to believe these real estate myths is up to you, but do any of them actually hold any truth? (DreamCasa) > Read More
The Five Golden Rules of Home Staging on a Budget When you show your home's best features by staging it effectively, you help increase your final selling price without breaking the bank. In fact, on average, sellers receive $2 in increased sale price for every $1 they put into staging a home. (RISMedia) > Read More
DIY Workbenches If you are a person that likes to work with wood, or tinker with building things, this can make it really tough to find a place in which to... well, tinker! (www.decoratingyoursmallspace.com) > Read More
Do You Know These Commonly Used Real Estate Terms? It doesn't take long to notice there are many terms specific to the real estate industry, when buying or selling your home. While you can ask your real estate agent what these words mean, it's important to take time to learn real estate terminologies on your own... (DreamCasa) > Read More
Buy Your First Home in One Year: A Step-by-Step Guide A real yard. Closets bigger than your average microwave. The freedom to decorate however you darn well please! Making the switch from renting to owning is exhilarating, but many rookie homebuyers find the process trickier to navigate than they expected. (houselogic.com) > Read More
15 Ideas to Make Your Tray Ceiling a Focal Point The type of tray ceiling you opt to go with all depends on what kind of mood and atmosphere you're trying to bring to any given room. There are many different ways to go about creating the impact you desire, but before you go any further with your home renovation project, check out the best 15 ways to make your tray ceiling a focal point. (HouseTipster) > Read More
Tips for Troubleshooting Toilet Flushing Problems Even if you buy the right toilet, someday it's probably going to have toilet flushing problems. Toilet flushing problems are at best inconvenient and at worst frustrating and stressful. (HouseTipster) > Read More
30 gorgeous kitchens to inspire you right now For many households, the kitchen is where all the action is. It's the heart of the home where everyone comes together to eat, talk, work, relax, and just be in the presence of each other. (Curbed) > Read More
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price Home not selling? That could happen for a number of reasons you can't control, like a unique home layout or having one of the few homes in the neighborhood without a garage. There is one factor you can control: your home price. These six signs may be telling you it's time to lower your price. (houselogic.com) > Read More
The Worst Decor Trend From The Year You Were Born Every single year, a new load of trends circulate our homes and to be honest, not all of them are the best. While some old-school trends we love and want to revisit (hey, mid-century furniture!), a few others should remain in the past. > Read More
Kitchens That Make You WANT To Cook Open shelving, wooden counter tops, and stainless steal appliances would give any home chef chills! > Read More
20 Beautiful Kitchens With Butcher Block Countertops You won't think of butcher block as old hat after you take a look at this gallery full of beautiful kitchens. (www.thekitchn.com) > Read More
Designing a Stylish Entryway When family, friends, or other guests visit, the entryway provides the first impression of your home. Because an entryway doesn't take up a lot of square footage, homeowners often overlook the importance of design in this area. (HouseTipster) > Read More
Decorate Your Space in the Style of Midcentury Modern Nostalgia is a powerful thing. There's just something about the past that brings us a sentimental longing, even for periods we weren't even alive to see. It's one of the reasons mid-century modern style homes are becoming the latest big trend across America. If you'd like to give your own place a look inspired by the 50s and 60s, consider the following decoration tips: (dreamcasa.org) > Read More
Remodel Your Way to Tax Deductions You know that kitchen remodel you just had to have? Sure, it will impress buyers when you decide to sell, but it could also cut your capital gains tax burden. (hgtv.com) > Read More
Color Lovers Rejoice! 4 Easy DIY Projects to Transform an All-White Room Inspired by tropical trends and natural woven decor that screams summertime, we've created some simple DIY projects that work room-altering magic. (Apartment Therapy) > Read More
Is This the Year You Buy a Home? 4 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself You've been setting aside money for a down payment for a few years and you've met your goal. Your online browsing has turned to semi-regular weekend open house hunting, and now you're thinking about getting an agent of your own. Is it time? (apartmenttherapy.com) > Read More
Four Outdated Bathrooms Meet The New Year In Style If you thought you needed to rip out every piece in order to have a successful bathroom remodel, think again. This fun article from domino.com is a great example of how to spice up the bathroom without replacing every square inch. (domino.com) > Read More
5 Ways to Make a Front Porch Summon Buyers It's a mistake to become so preoccupied with staging the interior of a home that you neglect to spruce up the front porch. But even though it's the first space buyers will see during a showing, many overlook the front porch (realtor.org) > Read More
