When looking for a house, it is hard to find ones that stick out and are different from the others. These houses have no problem doing that! Included in these homes that are the most memorable for sale in 2016 are the Hollis House, a home in Massachusetts that looks like it came straight from […]

Cold drafts in the winter can be uncomfortable and can make you feel like you have to spend a fortune on heating your home. Luckily, there are some cute and cheap alternatives that can save your home and your wallet. These include window insulation film, stylish draft stoppers, portiere curtains, and many others. Make your […]

Upon entering the apartment, you’re presented with the living and dining room on the left, and the kitchen on the right. The living room and dining room both share the same space. Behind the dining table, a wall of cabinets has a couple of small cut-outs that are used as shelves, and a map of […]

You’ve probably heard it from your mother a million times, but making your bed every morning is a must. It makes the entire bedroom look neater and more organized, and slipping between the sheets will seem far more inviting come bedtime. Making your bed may sound like a simple task, but doing it neatly and […]

From tiny Christmas trees to clever displays, we’ve got easy ways to bring holiday flair to even the tiniest of spaces. No room to display your holiday collection? No problem! Group and showcase similar seasonal objects together in a decorative tray. When multiple items are arranged within a tray, they’ll appear more uniform. Key Takeaways: […]

Removing drywall may be necessary when renovating a room, repairing localized damage, or when gutting a house after a flood. Learning to approach the job properly will help it go a lot faster. Learn to prep the walls for removal and a few simple steps to get through the process efficiently. Key Takeaways: Drywall anchors […]

Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to prepare your home for cold weather. These steps, most of which you can do yourself, will help lower your utility bills and protect your investment. If your home had lots of icicles last winter — or worse, ice dams, which can cause meltwater to back up […]

Every year around this time the color experts at Pantone predict which color will be popular in the year ahead. For 2017, it’s a zesty yellow-green called Greenery. Pantone, which markets itself as a global color authority, says the color is revitalizing and symbolic of new beginnings. If you’re looking to refresh a tired room […]

Bedbugs are small, oval, brownish insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. Adult bedbugs have flat bodies about the size of an apple seed. After feeding, however, their bodies swell and are a reddish color. If you suspect an infestation, remove all bedding and check it carefully for signs of the bugs […]

We all dream of maintenance free homes, so that we can enjoy our precious free time on activities we love. Want to find a way to enjoy a nearly maintenance-free home? Take a careful look at chores you really do dislike. Two that come to mind: paying utility bills and cleaning gutters. Here is how […]