For many years, a home's basement was left unfinished. It was just a frightening place your kids didn't want to go, a place for laundry hook-ups and a workshop. On the contrary, the trend is to take advantage of this underutilized space and expand your homes living space. A basement is a blank canvas. This creates the opportunity to transformed...
What is a Scullery Kitchen? A scullery is another small kitchen in itself. This gem of a kitchen within a kitchen provides a hidden space to store dishes, linens, dry goods, small appliances, and more. For busy families, a scullery is part pantry, part prep kitchen and part storage space. Here are key advantages of having a scullery kitchen....
Chapel Hill, NC, is a community with diverse and bustling with people drawn from all over the country. It ranks as one of the best college towns and residential places in the United States. This reputation comes from the diverse cultural, social, and professional opportunities available between the campus and town. The new and highly desirable...
Five effective smart home devices to get you started with having a smart home. We lean on technology to improve and help manage our daily life. Let’s take a look at the following smart home devices that could turn your house into a smart home. 1. Smart Speakers Smart speakers is a stand alone device powered by a digital assistant. These...
If you're unable to make it to your local gym, why not bring a similar experience right into your own home. Turn the garage, basement, attic or even a spare bedroom, into your own personal workout space. Creating your own home gym offers many benefits. Having a personal workout space designed with your own personal specifications makes it much...
When you're considering an upgrade to your laundry space, there are many questions to ask yourself during the planning stage. This guideline is designed to help you think through the process and achieve the outcome you're looking for. Determine Your Priorities The first step in any remodeling project is to identify the primary goals you...
We all look to add more function to spaces within our home. The bathroom is often a place we look to maximize the space and need to keep it organized. With shelves, nooks, cabinets and other organizing systems there are many options. Here's a short list of ideas to help you get started and gain much needed storage in your bathrooms. 1....
Many of us have kicked off fall cleaning and refreshing our home décor to welcome the new season. Container gardens are a fun and fairly simple way to enjoy seasonal splashes of color. There is no need to become a master gardener and really anyone can create a colorful container garden. Try these quick and easy ways to create a container garden...
Whether you're a home-based entrepreneur or a professional working remotely, a home office is becoming the standard. Now more than ever a home office is essential as many companies offer the flexibility to work from home. As we learn to manage work-from-home life, it's important to carve out your workspace. Doing so takes a little time and know...
Cleaning and organizing your garage can be one of the most avoided tasks for people. Many garages have turned into a catch all for storage. We typically have items that we don’t have much use for an don’t want to part with. Into the garage they go. After a while, things pile up. Before you know it, you can't even walk without tripping over...
Your deck and patio are an extension of your home and you can take advantage of this great space. Your creativity and a few tips will help you design an inviting place where everyone wants to spend time. Here are ideas to keep in mind while you are planning. 1. Outdoor Lighting Nothing makes a warm evening more relaxing than the ambiance that...
If you are like most homeowners, you probably haven’t put much thought or spent much time in the attic though it's an extension of your home. The attic serves an important function to your home’s ability to keep cool or warm, and basic attic maintenance can improve both comfort and safety. Here's a guideline and tips to consider for your annual...
Do you want to create a cozy hideaway? A space to find serenity in the midst of your busy schedule. Consider a she shed. Whether it's remodeling an existing shed or building one with a kit, a she shed could be a perfect addition for your home. What is a she shed? A she shed is simply a retreat not a man-cave, but a retreat just for her. Here...
Relocating? Upsizing? Downsizing? Your new home search will take some time and planning. Before you get started, here are a few tips to help you along the way. As you contemplate your home search consider touring model homes. Home tours offer you the opportunity to see first-hand a variety of floor plans and community site plans. You can gain...
Moving offers a range of exciting new opportunities. You'll have a new home, potentially in a new geographic region. With all the excitement of moving to a new home, you’ll want to be prepared for your move. Here are a few tips for packing and what to consider when planning your move. Prepare for the Cost Planning your move? Start by setting a...
Traditionally, people set personal improvement goals such as eating healthier, starting a new hobby or rekindle old friendships as their New Year's resolutions. The ultimate purpose of any New Year's resolution is usually to improve your quality of life. Since you likely spend more time at home than anywhere else, why not consider a New Year...
Utility bills can represent a costly expense for a homeowner. Saving energy in your home doesn't have to be a challenge, nor do you have to suffer from the excess expense of wasted energy with your energy bill. When you're considering how best to tackle the utility bills, there are several strategies you can use to decrease your utility usage,...
Purchasing a home is exciting life event and is a time when you will have, what feels like, a million things to do. From packing up to moving in and getting your kids off to their first day of school, there is a lot to consider. To get started here’s a checklist to help get you through your first year of being a homeowner! 1) Review Your...
Winterizing your North Carolina home is a smart move. These tips aren't just for homeowners in colder parts of the state like the mountains. Residents on the coast and other areas where winter is milder will find ways to prepare their homes as well. Since it's best to winterize before the season's first snowfall, November to mid-December is the...
Fall is just around the corner, which means the leaves will start to change into colorful, warm hues and the weather will begin to cool down. The fall season is all about being cozy and comfortable. And since it's fast approaching, it's a great time to transform your home into a warm, inviting haven for the colder months. 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU...
