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Spring is the perfect time to start checking off those home maintenance tasks you’ve been putting off. It’s important to make sure your home is in pristine condition for the upcoming summer months. Here are some important elements of your home to inspect and update this spring: Home Maintenance To-Do’s for Spring Take Care of the Roof Any damage done to your roof in the winter could lead to leaks...

Color is one of the easiest and most effective ways to express your personality, set the tone of a room, and enhance your interior living space. It's important, however, to maintain consistency throughout the home for a cohesive look. You can easily achieve this by following a few simple rules which will help you color coordinate your home like a pro. Be Consistent Choose a consistent, neutral...

You put hours into making sure your bathroom is designed perfectly. The right lighting can majorly enhance your design. Check out these bathroom lighting tips to determine the right amount and type of lighting to best complement your bathroom design: Choosing the Right Lighting to Enhance Your Bathroom Design Types of Lighting Task Lighting As the name suggests, task lighting is used to assist in...

Replacing windows can be an expensive project. Before spending the money, start by deciding if your windows can be repaired instead. Here are some signs to look out for to determine if your windows need to be repaired or replaced. How to Tell if Your Windows Need Repairing or Replacing Old Windows Window that are old and worn could be costing you money. Holes and cracks allow air to escape, which...

Tasks are accomplished faster and more efficiently when the space in your home is utilized properly. Many people maximize their space by designating one room for more than one activity. To effectively give a room dual purpose, here are some quick tips: Tips to Efficiently Divide Your Space and Give Your Room Dual Purpose Use a Room Divider A physical divider or partition can easily divide a room...

Is winter weather getting you down? You may not be able to change the weather outside, but you can create your own bright environment indoors. The following are some tips for a brighter home this winter: 4 Tips to Brighten Your Home 1. Make Bold Updates If you want your home to feel brighter year-round, consider investing in some sizeable changes throughout your home. Replacing dingy carpet with...

February is the month of love. While you might be thinking of ways to show love to the most important people in your life, there's one more valentine that could use some TLC - your home. Don’t neglect it this season. Ways to Show Your Home Some Love This Month Clean it Up Start your spring cleaning early. Taking time to deep clean your home can be therapeutic and will create a more peaceful...

Whether you're cooking for one or baking for a crowd, having an organized kitchen makes things easier. Both large design changes and small decorative additions can make your kitchen feel large, organized and efficient. Here are some tips you can easily incorporate into your kitchen design: Space-Saving Tips for an Organized Kitchen Maximize Your Island If your kitchen is large enough for an...

Home improvement and design professionals recommend people test paint colors on their walls before committing to one. However, the colors you fall in love with on swatches can often look different once you apply them to your wall. Testing paint is more than just comparing swatches and slapping different colors on a piece of paper to see which one looks best. To properly test paint, you’ll need to...