Where did the Split-Level get its start? The split-level home is thought to have evolved from the ranch-style home promoted by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects. The design became popular in the mid-1900s as a way to take the modest bungalow-style home and add a more stylish feel. Many homeowners also liked it because...
A lot of people love spending time in the outdoors during the spring, summer and fall. But when winter sets in, it is difficult to spend a good deal of time enjoying your scenic view. If you long to spend all of your down time outdoors, you may want to think about building a four...
With a new year, you may be looking at your home in a new way. One way that you may want to make changes in your home is in your kitchen. You may really want to make changes if you have been spending an inordinate amount of time working in your kitchen as the at-home...
Perhaps more than any other year in memory, people want to make their holiday season merry and bright. This desire to really deck the halls this year extends not only to the inside of the home but the outside as well. If you are looking for ideas on how to really brighten up the exterior...
Looking for ways to update that drab staircase? There are actually a lot of ways to make your old, boring staircase look amazing and showplace worthy. If you are looking for inspiration, here are some great ideas for updating your staircase. Need to Update Your Staircase? Here Are Our Tips First, you can update your...
When you were younger, you may have watched shows such as “The Jetson’s”, or even the “Smart House” movie on the Disney Channel, and you dreamed about what your home would look like in the future, when all of your home appliances, security and HVAC services were connected. All you would have to do is...
Thinking about remodeling your home? You’re not alone. At least 1 in 5 homeowners are either thinking about remodeling their homes or are in the remodeling process. If you’re one of those folks, we have some tips for remodeling with the purpose to add value to your home. What Should I Remodel? There are remodeling...
If you’re getting ready to remodel your home, you probably already have a remodeling checklist. However, you may not have a pre-remodel checklist. This checklist is just as important, as it will help you stay organized and relaxed during the remodeling process. For some pre-remodel checklist ideas, keep reading. Your pre-remodel checklist should contain a...
You may love the home you currently live in, but you need more space to accommodate your family or your lifestyle. Instead of moving, you can extend your home. For tips for a successful house extension, keep reading. The first step in getting a house extension is checking with the local council. Different locations have...
Even though home renovations cost money, they can increase the value of your home. These renovations can pay for themselves. However, not all home renovations improve the value of a property. You can learn which home improvement projects have the best value for buyers and sellers by continuing on. Consider starting with the exterior of...