Make that 11 signs that you need to get organized! When you realize on the 20th that you forgot to get gifts for 2 people! Seriously though folks, this year in particular I've had a lot of move up, move down or move away clients that have had needed organizations thrust upon them [...]
Be Safe and keep this a Merry Christmas Not to be a Grinch but there are at least 4 or 5 topical warnings in the article that are exactly the sorts of things we are doing during the holiday season so please read this excellent article, don't do things like plug in too [...]
12 Ways You May Be Wasting Closet Space Where the heck will we keep it? Storage for condo's, TH's and especially older detached homes is typically at a premium. But all is not lost. Here's a great article about how you can create more space for the things you already have or for [...]
Where do we put the TV? I've seen a surprising number of expansive open rooms with so many doors and windows (and lack of walls) that it can be hard to make good use of them. Here's a great article about the proper balance between open and wow and flowing and functional. Call [...]
Don't feel too bad if you see some stuff in your house on this list! I actually love honey oak cabinets but this is a post about what is not in demand right now in the marketplace (and conversely what is). We often have things in our homes that we like and enjoy [...]
Guess who is getting some new garage doors? It's Spring and I've been having many, many conversations with clients about updates and improvements both to add value and to prep for sale so here's another in a series on the topic. Looks like I've got my next exterior improvement project.
Time to up your Curb Appeal game! It's amazing how many clients form some level of opinion about a property before the front door even opens. Over the years I've become a big believer in all things exterior, both personally and professionally. Blame my friend Cathleen at DesignScapes. She got me started. Here's [...]
How far to go updating for living or selling? Here's a great article about how renovations of all scale can go to transform a home. There are so many mistakes homeowners make in this process, often going either too far or not far enough in their renovations and ignoring the exterior. Call me to [...]
The Hot, Trendy Home Feature for 2019 is........The Laundry Room??? It appears that pragmatism reigns in 2019. Here's a cool and informative article about the most desired home features as well as info about kitchen and bath remodels.
Basements offer unique opportunities!! Here's some epic ideas for basement configurations. Because they are on their own level you can often design them in a style that is a stark departure from the rest of the home. My favorite spaces I've seen over the years have always been in the basements or on [...]