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So you wanted to create cabinet drawers or maybe perhaps you want to retile the kitchen floor. You say to yourself that you can do it and you just cannot pay the extra buck for the help you “know” you do not need. The only problem is, you are wrong. It is true that quite…
Making a house a home is something that many of us like to do. Even if you aren’t a housewife or a stay at home mom, you probably still enjoy making your home look good. After all, you probably work hard each day in order to afford the rent or mortgage payment, so why shouldn’t you…
Home renovations are expensive. Some of the pricier projects include bathroom renovations, kitchen re-dos and outdoor deck additions. If your home could use a little TLC, don’t fret! You actually don’t need to break the bank to make your home look more expensive. Instead, opt for a project that will refresh your space, for cheap….
If you haven’t been paying attention to this year’s home design trends, then you’re missing out! But don’t worry, it’s not too late to get on board with this year’s top 5 home design trends because they work well no matter what season it is. We got a head’s up on the most loved trends for…
For the most of us, home cleaning is a dreadful subject. We all aspire for a clean home where the flooding sunlight does not bounce from floating dust and debris every time someone moves. We want to sit down on the bed and the couch without raising a cloud of dust around us. We do…
Having a family comes with its demands on your finances. In 2017, the cost of raising a child until age 17 was pegged at $233,610 and home prices had increased by 6.5 percent. From paying for childcare and school fees to mortgages and health care premiums, Americans are spending more and saving less with households saving…
One of the toughest things about owning a home is your not-so-affordable decor taste. Home decor can indeed be expensive, but not if you get creative and are a little patient! You can always go for various discount sales or make use of Hayneedle Coupons to save more on home decor. Your home reflects your…
Whether you’re selling your house, improving a newly-purchased home or just looking to upgrade, some projects offer you more bang for your hard-earned money. Money spent on kitchens and bathrooms often offer the best return on your investment. However, there are several other locations where homeowners can generate a very good return on their…
Family homes can become landfill sites in the blink of an eye. You spend hours cleaning up after your little ones only for them to make a mess again. Soon, that mess becomes part of the aesthetic. What’s the point in even making improvements to the house? There are too many people living there and…
In any home, the most often used rooms are also the most often considered when it comes to making a sale to a potential buyer. They’re also the rooms in which we spend the majority of our waking hours, and they’re the rooms which will see the entire family, friends, and neighbors. Neck and neck…
There are a myriad of reasons to rejuvenate your home, most of which will come back to you two-fold in terms of comfort or return for your money. For homeowners who are on the fence, consider the top 5 reasons to remodel your home this year. 1. Going Green The Earth is…
You do not have to spend tens of thousands of dollars renovating your home in order to increase its value before sale or applying for a mortgage against the property. There are some simple things that most people can do to significantly increase the value of their home without going overboard. Here are nice things…
My bedroom was a major renovation zone getting painted, a new mattress, a new headboard from Wayfair, etc for most of July. It’s just now starting to look like a bedroom again, but it is far from finished! I haven’t decided what I want over the bed yet, nor have I selected new night stands. I…
As the loved ones around you get older you may begin to wonder how they are going to be properly cared for on a regular basis. This is something that families struggle with all of the time as they want to be sure that their elders have a nice, comfortable place to stay that is…
We’ve all done it. We’ve scrolled through photos and articles about Kitchen Remodels and other home makeovers on Pinterest and here at BlogHer and thought “I bet I could do that.” Here’s a tip: don’t. At least don’t try to go it alone—especially if you don’t have any contracting or construction experience yourself! Doing minor…
I recently updated my dining room decor with a gorgeous southwestern inspired stoneware dinnerware set from BrylaneHome. I absolutely adore these dishes! The colors are fresh, vibrant and colorful. Perfect for spring and summer parties or for anyone that enjoys a little spice in their dining room decor. The Hand-Painted Santa Fe Collection at BrylaneHome.com…