Factors That Determine the
Value of Your Home
By E. E. Kane
 A quick sale of your home may depend on not overpricing your property, especially in a competitive market. To determine the value of your home, ask your realtor for a comparative market analysis (CMA). Here are some factors that your realtor will consider when pricing your home to sell.
The most important factor that affects your home's value is location. A house in a desirable neighborhood will be much more valuable than... Read More |
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Avoiding Common Landscape Problems
By James Isaac
 Every homeowner has ideas about the perfect exterior landscape. This ideal landscape usually includes a combination of the perfect lawn, lush greenery, a beautiful patio or even an enchanting gazebo. Landscaping is not easy, but the rewards of creating the perfect landscape are worth the effort.
To get the most out of your landscape design, it is important to avoid a number of common mistakes. Some of these common mistakes are... Read More |
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Wood Floors & Kitchen Design
By ARA
 The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is predicting there will be more than 7 million remodels this year involving the room where people spend the majority of their time these days. And nowadays, the latest trend in kitchen design is to express your personal style.
This means a move away from the expected towards more unique looks, particularly when it comes to flooring. "Wood floors have traditionally been installed in bedrooms and living rooms. However, since they add so much warmth and comfort to a space and are so easy to take care of people want them in the room where they are spending the majority of their time as well," says Chris Sy of Carlisle Wide Plank Floors.
For a traditional, contemporary or retro look in your kitchen, Sy recommends a wide plank floor. They offer a more natural look and are easier to install.
For more information about Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, visit WidePlankFlooring.com or call (866) 595-9663. |
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How to Install Exterior
Window Shutters
By Ellen Russell
 Shutters can be functional weather blockers, or they can be used to add much needed character to a home. Shutters provide a decorative accent that helps break up large, blank wall spaces. They can also help enlarge the look of exterior windows by casting a larger footprint.
Faux exterior window shutters are constructed from rot resistant, easy-to-clean vinyl. Installation is simple, requiring no more than a hammer and drill. When functionality is of no concern, faux window shutters can be easily hung without perfecting measurement and fit, and without the concerns of blowing, banging, and wind damage.
Today, most vinyl shutters are hung with shutter-loks, a hybrid-fastening product that combines the ease of a nail with the holding power of a threaded screw. Shutter-loks are available... Read More |
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A Creative Child's
Playroom on a Budget
By Allison Whitehead
 Kids grow up fast, so it isn't the best investment to spend a lot on a small child's play room. Here are some ideas to design a creative playroom on a budget.
Fun Wall Design - Instead of using expensive patterned wallpaper to cover the walls, go for paint instead. This way you can create your own designs. You don't need to be an artist – simply draw a simple shape scene on the wall in pencil before you begin (clouds and a rainbow or a circle sun with sunshine rays), and then choose bright colors to paint your shapes. You can buy inexpensive white paint for the walls, and two or three primary colors for painting the simple shapes.
Mats & Rugs - If you can't afford new carpeting, look out for a child's play mat that you can use as a rug. These often have roads and buildings... Read More |
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