Homeownership Blog

You’ve decided to sell your home, and now the real work begins. Preparing your home to be sold is a long and difficult task but when done right, your home ...

Teak is a tropical hardwood timber that is beautiful, durable and has long been a popular choice for designer outdoor furniture. Teak’s high oil content naturally protects this dark, golden timber ...

Long and narrow and often, dark corridors are one of the most problematic decorating areas in a home. However, with some great ideas and application of awesome creativity in your ...

Before you apply for a loan, it’s critical to know just what type of loan or how much you can actually afford. You need to calculate your loan payment keeping ...

A great room is a space in a home where the functions of more traditional rooms (living room, family room, dining room) are combined. Different great room designs combine different functions; some, ...

Want to create a cozy ambiance in your house? You can go all out with indirect lighting. Keep your light sources invisible and let their illumination spread evenly across the ...

A cottage style kitchen has a comfortable and cheerful look that celebrates the imperfections of everyday life. It exudes a comfy, casual vibe that invites everyone to gather and share ...

Taking a few moments to read the following questions to ask a painting contractor could save you both money and frustration by avoiding a bad contracting experience.  The fact is, ...

Looking to give your bathroom a new look on a budget? Read these 4 creative budget-friendly ways below to spruce up your bathroom. If you are remodeling your home, chances ...

Are you planning to raise the roof line of your house? Or, are you craving dramatically high ceilings that bring a splendid touch to your place? Whatever the reason, raising ...

Is your dated and impractical kitchen bothering you with its design, limited prep and storage space, as well as functionality? You need to seriously contemplate moving kitchen to another part ...

While trends can be fun to ride, the problem is that they’re, well, trendy. And, unlike a pair of pants from the 1970s, you can’t exactly hide kitchen cabinets, flooring, ...

Even the loveliest of homes can be a disaster scene in the making if its occupants are well past their prime. According to a recent AARP report, 90% of U.S. ...

It’s fairly commonplace to hear about someone taking a nasty spill in the bathroom. Floors are often slippery, so it’s easy to slip and fall. If you’re absent-minded and stub ...