Home Improvement

By Megan Wild, author of Your Wild Home Blog Landscaping is all about thinking outside the box to create social areas that are also gorgeous to look at. Hardscaping is the perfect way to take your outdoor spaces to the next ...

When you stop to consider just how much time a person spends using the bathrooms in their home every day, it makes sense that this is not only one of the most frequently remodeled rooms in the home, but also ...

If you are one of the joyous folks of the world expecting a bouncing baby boy or girl in the near future, then your decorative mode is in full swing. Perhaps you are opting to be surprised by your baby’s ...

If you love your pet but hate the mess and odor that comes along with them, follow these ten tips to help keep your home clean and fresh.   1. Control pet danderTo keep fur and dander from accumulating, run an electrostatic ...

Selling your home is an exciting and bustling time. Likened to baiting a hook and waiting for the catch, we must patiently wait as prospects come and go. We stage, we list, and we wait. The piece of this process ...

Imagine yourself in a world where your closets looked like the ones in photo shoots or staged homes. You see a handful of blouses draped on stylish hangers, perfectly spaced and color coordinated to the décor. Designer bins are positioned ...

Are you ready to install that home theater system you’ve always dreamed about? Whether you’re purchasing a home theater kit or designing your own custom system, you will have to decide what to do with all those wires. Even the ...

It's now easier than ever to make the switch to eco-friendly flooring. The most popular “green” flooring options are made from recycled and natural materials that have the ability to regenerate, such as cork or bamboo. For those skeptical about ...

When it comes to selling your home, time is of the essence. Peaked interest in a new listing happens within the first thirty days; the longer a house sits on the market, the less appeal it has to potential buyers. ...

When you walk into your kitchen, are you happy with what you see? Is your kitchen outdated, out-of-style, or just plain boring? Before you shell out thousands of dollars for a major remodel, try some of these do-it-yourself fixes to ...

In a small space, everything stands out. Make it stand out your way with these ten tips for sprucing up on a small scale.1. A place for everything...It is helpful to view problems from a new perspective. That’s why you ...

Want to add instant glamour and style to your bedroom? Back your bed with an upholstered headboard. Trending now, upholstered bed heads are available in a wide range of sizes, fabric choices, and designs. For a truly one of a ...

Whether it be the flavors of cheese and wine, the aroma of apples with cinnamon, or Christmas with Santa Claus, some things just mesh well. The same goes for the colors you choose for your home’s most popular hangout spot: ...

Tiny houses, single family dwellings of 500 feet or less, have been growing in popularity over the past decade, particularly among retirees looking to downsize and hold on to their pensions, and millennials trying to get out from under the ...

Style is cyclical, and everything old becomes new again through fresh eyes. New generations may embrace what the previous generation rejected. The appeal of retro decor has always been in combining historic nostalgia with a modern context. If you’ve been bitten ...

If you are ready to bust through the clutter and embrace the art of organization, you will love these fun do it yourself tips!1. The multiple uses of tension rodsTension rods are a wonderful trick to expand closet space, but ...

Whether you are preparing to sell your home or just looking to make some smart renovations as an investment, there are certain upgrades that may have a bigger impact than others. Today’s home buyers can be quite persnickety when it ...

As the seasons flow throughout the years, we all anticipate one of the most comforting seasons of all: fall! Family and friends will be welcomed into our homes for meals and merriment. Are you prepared to make an impression with ...

You’ve finally reached the home stretch, and Closing Day is right around the corner! Before taking another step, though, be sure to tackle and complete these five tasks.1. Maintain your credit & employmentWhile it is certainly important to have a strong ...

Showing your home to potential buyers isn’t just about square footage. You’re selling the idea of life in your home as much as you are selling any features or amenities. Here are some simple ways to get your home ready for ...

We all want a guest bedroom that will make our friends and family feel both pampered and impressed. But let’s be honest: guest rooms are often overlooked and overloaded. Is it time to transform your guest room into a cozy, ...

Homeowners are frequently engaged in that old fight between timelessness and technology. One such example of this struggle is the choice between natural hardwood and engineered wood flooring. Each product has its pros and cons, and your choice should ultimately ...

Whether you are selling your home or just want to have the best looking house on the block, you don’t have to invest in expensive or time-consuming projects. Try these quick and easy projects that will dress up your home's ...

Free-spirits and nonconformists have always had a way of capturing our imagination. Now you can bring the artistic, carefree style of modern boho fashion into your home by following these simple tips.Modern Boho flawlessly blends today’s sleek, toned-down minimalism with ...

Home design trends ebb and flow throughout the years. In the 50’s, we saw pastels like pink and mint green splash walls. The 70’s brought us wall-to-wall shag carpet. The 90’s was the decade of “the bigger, the better.” Let’s ...

With the rapid advance in technology, there are always amazing new gadgets entering the market. While you can improve your home greatly with the use of new smart home products, some of the new technologies coming out are costly. Although ...

Our homes are more than just a canvas for decoration; they are our biggest expense. The average household can spend $5,575 on utility expenses in just five short years. Investing in sustainable features will save you money, shrink your carbon ...

Renting out a property can be a rewarding and profitable experience, but may be difficult if the right steps are not taken. Renting out your property does not have to be a challenge! Follow these 5 simple steps for a ...

If you have cable television, you are most likely familiar with all of the popular reality shows involving taking a practically dilapidated old house and upgrading or “flipping” it to turn a profit. This trend has become very mainstream in ...

Preparing your house for resale can be challenging, but the final touches make your home look its best and provide a valuable return on investment. To keep yourself from getting overwhelmed, try this big-picture approach. Your home will be in ...