Homeownership Blog

As the heat of the summer beats down upon your home, you’re likely dreaming of the perfect, cool space to relax. If you don’t have an air conditioning unit or ...

Kitchen cabinet drawers and shelves are no longer used to simply hide dishes, pots and pans, and flatware from view. For homeowners who have little prep space, or for those ...

The process of hiring a contractor, and the right one, for your home remodeling is critical. However, many first time home renovators find the bidding process difficult. To be honest, ...

Construction sites generally tend to be accident-prone zones, and your home during a renovation is no different. The presence of dangerous items like large equipment, power tools, dust, and debris ...

When it comes to home improvements, understanding the return on investment can be complicated. The U.S. home improvement and repair industry makes up 1.8 percent of U.S. economic activity, and ...

When you have a guesthouse for friends and family to use, you want it to be the definition of comfort. Your guesthouse should epitomize the old saying, “Home away from ...

Knowing how to measure a room, and accurately at that, helps with many home improvement projects, especially flooring and painting. Moreover, when you know the right size, it’s easier to ...

Once you decide to begin renovations on your home, you likely can’t wait to get started – it’s exciting to give your home a facelift. As you begin budgeting for ...

When designing habitable spaces, light is one of the most important elements to consider. Adequate natural sunlight in a house reduces lighting and heating bills (helping the environment), brightens your ...

Are you ready to pick out your cabinet knobs and handles? After picking out the cabinets and doors for your dream kitchen, many homeowners second guess their choices. They may not ...

Storage is one area of your home that, while unseen, can save you a ton of stress… and build a solid amount of equity. Homeowners that have built in storage ...

The way we illuminate the spaces in which we live, work, and play can have an important impact on the quality of our lives. As anyone who has ever worked ...

Who doesn’t desire sprawling bungalows with extra rooms, space, and storage? But, with more people wanting to live near city centers, small space living is becoming the norm of the ...

There’s something really warm and welcoming about a wooden deck. It connects with the outdoors in the most natural way (quite literally!) while adding to your house’s beauty.  However, keep ...