It’s your home, why not make it unique? Color can say a lot about you and can even help your mood. It can be fun and a little stressful to try to find the right one, but with a little information the decision might be easier to make.

Be patient, try to choose the style you want the room to reflect. Choose decorations for the room first, rugs, wall hangings, and furniture. It will be easier to match a paint color once you know just what you are looking for.

If you aren’t sure where to start, start small, in a powder room, or laundry room. Make sure you like your color choice. Paint is relatively inexpensive to change, but it a look less daunting if you chose a small area. (more…)

Categories: Basement Remodels, Dream Homes, Home Remodeling, Home Renovation, Home Upgrade Ideas, Ideas for Home Remodeling, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Uncategorized

Tags: choosing paint, decorating with paint, exploring paint colors, paint selection

There is optimism for the housing market in 2012. It may not reach the pre-recession numbers, but the theory is they are on the rise. At this point any improvement in the real estate market would be welcomed with open arms. Housing prices will stop sinking this spring. The process will be gradual and we won’t see much of a change in the economy in 2012.

Home prices have dropped an average of 31% and will drop an additional 2% in early 2012, but they should recover by the year end. In 2013 it is anticipated that the market will increase around 3% – 4%. (more…)

Categories: Building a New Home, In the News, Trends in the Industry, Uncategorized

Tags: housing market, new home construction

This is the time of year when it seems like our money just goes out the windows, and doors. With the coldest time of year yet to come, it is crucial to help keep the warmth in, without breaking the bank. There are some low cost and no cost solutions that can make a big difference. (more…)

Categories: energy efficiency

Tags: draft solutions, prepare for winter, winterizing your home

The guests are gone and the holiday season is coming to an end and you have realized one thing, it is time for a remodel. Your home used to have plenty of room but as the years go by, your family is growing and the space is diminishing. Now is a great time to get things done and be ready for next year.

Your Kitchen is most likely the place you have seen the most issues, the kitchen is the heart of the home and everyone wants to be there. Do you need more counter space? Do you find yourself needing a larger stove or maybe a double oven? These are great reasons to give your house a belated Christmas present. A kitchen remodel could be just want the doctor ordered to help make next year’s celebrations run more smoothly. (more…)

Categories: Dream Homes, Home Remodeling, Home Renovation, Home Upgrade Ideas, Ideas for Home Remodeling, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Uncategorized

Tags: Bathroom remodel, bathroom renovation, home upgrades, kitchen remodel, kitchen renovation

You work hard to make your home just that way you want it. As the winter months arrive so do thoughts of house fire. There are many things that can cause them and the risks seem to have increased with the Holiday season.  According to the United States Fire Administration, over 990 million dollars in damage is caused each year by fires during the Holiday season.

It is easy to get carried away in the season and forget about some of the simple things you can do to help prevent a house fire. Before guests start to arrive and you find yourself overwhelmed with the details of the Holiday, remember a few things to help protect your home. Carelessness causes most fires in the home. The Red Cross offers a few tips to help keep your home safe this season. www.redcross.org (more…)

Categories: Home Safety

Tags: Fire Safety, Home Safety, House Fires