Installing shiny new ceramic tiles can really perk up a room, be it a new backsplash in your kitchen, flooring in the entryway, or in the bathroom – there’s nothing like new tile to make an old bathtub or shower look nearly new again. (It...
By Gemma Alexander From the Boston brownstone to the California bungalow, historic homes have incredible appeal in a world filled with cookie-cutter developments. But whether you’re buying, renovating, or selling, historic homes come with an extra set of...
A bathroom should be a place of comfort – the optimal environment for a relaxing soak or getting ready efficiently during a harried morning. “You’re going to spend time in there every day,” says Sarah Hurd, part of the mother-daughter team...
Selecting the proper air conditioning system for your space involves weighing several factors: the type of room, its total cubic footage, the number of people typically using the space, and the room’s exposure to sunlight. A professional heating, ventilation and...
Summer may be lazy and hazy, but in many areas of the country, it’s also a time of sweating and sweltering in scorching temperatures. To cope, homeowners employ a variety of methods to ensure a steady supply of cool, fresh air. These cooling solutions include a...
Blending interior design styles with a roommate or partner is all about including personal touches and pinpointing a shared interest or aesthetic. The floor-to-ceiling frame wall we created for a special couple on the West Coast is a perfect example....
It has often been said that a weed is merely a plant that is growing where it isn’t wanted. The thing about weeds is that they are aggressive enough to grow in all the wrong places – competing with other plants by spreading out via long stems or rhizomes,...
Pricing a home for sale is more of an art than a science. Each home’s value falls within a range, and the price the buyer and seller agree on determines the exact value of the property. If priced competitively from the very beginning, a home will sell at the...
You’re excited because you just found the perfect home. The neighborhood is great, the house is charming, and the price is right. But if you’re a first-time home buyer, you might find out that the price is pretty far from perfect. If you’re shopping...
Boosting your home’s value doesn’t have to mean a complete remodel. In fact, quite a few home improvement projects aren’t worth the effort if you’re hoping to quickly increase your home’s value. However, there are plenty of do-it-yourself...
