Where to Save Money on a Landscape Renovation

1. Simplify Your Wish ListIt’s easy to get carried away when it comes to creating your dream landscape wish list, with elements from patios to outdoor kitchens and pools to fire pits, but costs quickly add up. Focus on the elements you really want and will use often....

How To Remodel A Bathroom

Step 1: What Are You Trying to Achieve?It seems like a simple enough question that should have a simple answer: “Well, I need a new bathroom.” But when embarking on a journey that will take a good chunk out of your time and bank account, you want to get it right. And...

6 Must-Have Kitchen Design Features

 1. The Right StorageYour kitchen cabinets make up the bulk of what you see in your kitchen, so your choice of cabinet color and style is a major, consequential decision. But the components inside your cabinets are equally important, if not more. Your...

10 Times To Hire A Landscape Contractor

1. You Have a Site Plan From a Landscape ArchitectA landscaping contractor executes garden and hardscaping plans that have been drawn up by a landscape architect or designer. Once you have the design in hand (known as the “site plan”), you can hire a landscape...

10 Things to Do for a Smooth Renovation

 1. Assemble a Good TeamDon’t jump to hire the least expensive designer, architect or builder unless they also come highly rated, well-regarded and positively reviewed. Have a thorough chat with their past clients to make sure there are no red flags. Ask to see...

6 Reasons to Hire a Home Design Professional

Residential designers (architects, interior designers and others) bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to make sure all aspects of remodeling and custom home projects go as smoothly as possible.Talk with almost anyone who’s ever tried to do a construction project...

5 Design Trends That Have Emerged During The Pandemic

The pandemic has influenced so many areas of our lives these past few months. It’s not surprising that it’s also affecting the design of our homes. Let’s look at some of the biggest home design trends influenced by the pandemic. 5. The waning appeal of open floor...

How to Sneak In a Study Zone Without Creating Clutter

Is it any wonder that kids’ schoolwork seems to get done more often on a comfy sofa or at a bustling kitchen island than in a dedicated hidden-away study space? Being closer to the action of the household means it’s easier to ask questions and get help — a decidedly...

4 Ways to Set Up Your Home To Reduce Stress

Since our homes are no longer just a place to relax and recharge, many of us are struggling to stay organized. Read on for tips on keeping clutter under control as your finite space has taken on more roles. 1. Set Up Your Space Properly for Working From Home Back in...