You can easily upgrade and improve your living room for less than you may think. The following tips will show you where to start.
Use Curtains, Not Blinds
Blinds may be inexpensive, but they can also look cheap. White plastic blinds give a sterile, low-quality look to the room. Remember, window treatments are a type of decoration and they can set the whole tone for the room. Switching your blinds for curtains will help soften up a room’s edges and add a pop of color.
Paint the Trim
Is painting an entire room too much work or too expensive? Just paint the trim instead. Painting only the trim will allow you to save on both… Read More
Want to know how much a home’s value will increase for specific remodeling projects? The Cost vs. Value 2013 report, released by Remodeling magazine in cooperation with Realtor Magazine, shows a nationwide average cost for the job, resale value, and the percentage recouped. The report is based on a survey that culled the opinions of 3,900 brokers, appraisers and agents. If a home needs a new roof, the homeowner can see how much he might earn back (62.9 percent). Or, a homeowner can choose the most cost effective improvements rather than basing remodeling projects… 
If you’re having trouble selling your cookie-cutter house, then it may be time to up the ante by creating a unique selling point that will have buyers lining up at your door. Since house hunters often talk about their need for storage space, why not give them something that covers that base but also adds a touch of class? In other words, why not give them built-ins?
Despite its negative reputation, the number 13 doesn’t always have to be unlucky. Take these top decor trends for 2013 from design experts, manufacturers and trend forecasters across the country. They’re fresh, fun and sure to bring good fortune to any home.
Test your home’s aroma by going outside for at least ten minutes, and then re-enter with your olfactory senses on high alert. What strikes your nose first? Visitors make snap judgments, sometimes subliminally, based on what they smell as they walk through your front door. Any effort to improve the visual greeting will crumble a bit in the face of unpleasant odors. Read on for the best way to create a welcoming aromatic atmosphere.
Many home- owners want to escape Blah Beige, but lack courage to choose color. Narrow the gap between nervous indecision and a satisfying finish: find inspiration, file your ideas, then test them. This creative process takes a bit of time, but it sure beats “winging it” in the paint chip aisle, and will guarantee a faster path to the perfect palette.
Some carefully placed props or ornaments can add charm to your garden. But, the key word here is “careful”; haphazardly adding items around your landscape will make your garden into a cluttered mess. To avoid a chaotic look, stick with a consistent theme or style. Here are some style ideas.
If you’re tired of your bathroom’s decor, but don’t want to spend a fortune, try one of these six ideas to take your bathroom from failing to fabulous.
Want a beautiful garden but think you don’t have the time? These quick and easy landscape tricks will improve the look of your garden in as little as five minutes a day.
There’s one in every neighborhood – the house with the bright green grass, perfectly trimmed shrubs and flowers in full bloom. As you look at your own lawn, plagued with weeds and sparse patches, you wonder how your neighbor is able to achieve such a beautiful outdoor space. The secret isn’t in how much time or money can be invested, but rather taking the right steps at the right time to eliminate lawn and garden problems.
