When you embark on a large renovation project where you want to have more house, one of your first questions will be, “Should we do an addition to our existing home?” or “Should we demolish and start from scratch?” There are many things that need to be considered when making this decision, such as your […]
Do You Have A Love/Hate Relationship With Your Deck?
If you love lounging and entertaining on your wooden deck but hate the maintenance and effort it takes to keep it looking good, here are some tips for keeping your deck in tip-top shape. Be Realistic Begin by being realistic about a wooden deck finishing strategy. That rich, deep furniture-grade deck finish looks great, but […]
Simple Shadow Box DIY
Take a look around your workspace and living space. Are your walls missing a little something? Does it need a focal point or some personality? Instead of running out and trying to find something you think might work in the space, take a look at this quick DIY project. Designer Desta Ostapyk, who you know […]
Lowball Offers and What You Should Know
There are many scenarios where a lowball offer on a home can be a great buying strategy. You might find yourself in a buyer’s market, or face-to-face with a fixer-upper in need of some serious TLC, or dealing with a very motivated seller – all potential opportunities to get a home for less than asking […]
3 Strategies For The Move Up Buyer
Moving up to your “forever home” is exciting. When you bought your first place, chances are you were young, strapped for cash and prepared – if not warned – to make some concessions. The move-up buyer typically has some savings and home equity to work with, making this next move feel less like a compromise […]
