6 Outdoor Decorating Trends

01of 06Low-Maintenance Gardens According to Cate Singleton, director of design for Tilly’s, people are opting for lower-maintenance gardens and backyards these days, making it easier to simply enjoy the space. “Picking local native flowers that will flourish in...

Renovation Trends

Home Renovation Spend Hits New High: Renovation spend has surged in the past three years, with the median spend* increasing by 60% between 2020 ($15,000) and 2023 ($24,000). The top 90th percentile of spend rose as well, increasing by 77% between 2020 ($85,000)...

Secrets to Successfully Remodeling a House Together

1. Find Photos That Illustrate Your Point It’s much easier to show your partner a photo that depicts what you’re imagining for a space, rather than relying on descriptive powers alone. Create a shared ideabook on Houzz and you can both input inspiring pictures. Then...

Nine Things You Should Fix Before Listing Your Home

9 Things You Must Fix Before Listing Getting your money’s worth on a home sale is best achieved by proactively addressing the major issues. Here are some problems that real estate experts agree you absolutely have to repair before listing your home.  1. Water...