Get Festive, Stay Local
Temperatures are dropping, rainy days are rolling in, and radio stations are starting to play holiday music—it’s officially that time of year! Whether you start putting up the tree and lights November 1st or you follow the rule that décor needs to wait until after Thanksgiving, before you know it, it’ll be the new year and we’ll be planning for 2025. So, let’s enjoy these last two months of 2024 to the fullest, because if this year has taught us anything, it’s that time flies by in the blink of any eye.
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How to Boost Curb Appeal This Season
With a new season comes new inspiration to make the type of changes to your home that will impress visitors (or potential buyers if you’re listing) before they even step through your front door. If first impressions are everything, and we think of your home’s curb appeal as its way of saying “hello, nice to meet you,” then ensuring it’s looking its best is an important part of a seasonal home makeover. Our friends at Builder have inspired us with their article, and we’re sharing the top 5 ways you can level up your home’s exterior this season.
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Designing Your Dream Home With Stone and Brick
The change of seasons always seems to usher in some needed inspiration for a change in scenery. Cooler weather and shorter days might spark the urge to book a trip to a new locale, or perhaps you’re looking to keep your changes local. So local, in fact, that they stay within your home. Autumn is an excellent time to evaluate your current home or dream up your new one with fresh eyes. Lately, we’ve been interested in some of the oldest and most classic materials you can incorporate into your interior or exterior: brick and stone. Read on for ways to use these in your design or emulate the aesthetic without breaking the bank.
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Best Features to Include in Your Remodel or New Build
If you’re planning a big remodel project or building a new home, here are some of the ideas that have emerged in the last couple years as top design features home owners are looking for. Adding these elements will not only create a more comfortable home for you and your family, they will boost the resale value of your home.
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Your Guide to Buying a Fixer-Upper
Finding the right home is challenging, but seeing the potential in a property that needs some TLC can be even more difficult. We’ve broken down everything you need to know about buying your first fixer-upper, from how to tell if a home has potential to which projects will make their money back for you and which projects are worth saying no to.
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Transform your Temporary Workspace into a Permanent Home Office
The once temporary work from home space is becoming a permanent option for many employees as working from home has proven to have many benefits, including a better work-life balance. While there are still challenges that come with working from home, a well-designed office will make it easier. If you’re looking to upgrade your temporary workspace into a permanent home office, here are my tips.
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