Ah, September. The weather is changing, and we’re getting back to our normal, post-summer routines. It’s also a great time to give the house a little extra love and maintenance. Stain the Deck Image: Mark and Luzy Gunter-Smith Check Fire Extinguishers Image: CSA Images/Mod Art Collection/Getty According to the Red Cross, fires increase in the fall and winter. […]
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These 5 Real Estate Trends Have Emerged From COVID-19
Today’s real estate trends reflect the reality that, after months of quarantine, Americans who have not been economically impacted by the pandemic are looking at their homes and realizing that they want something bigger and better. “Everybody that ever wanted to do anything is doing it now,” says Stacey Oestreich, a saleswoman for Douglas Elliman in Westchester County, New York. “There […]
You’ll Want to Steal These Amazing DIY Ideas for Your Front Yard
From Houselogic Landscaping done right can put as much as $4 in your pocket for every $1 you spend, according to the “Remodeling Impact Report” from the National Association of REALTORS®. So what are you waiting for? Grab a shovel, and let’s go. #1 Mix Rocks with Bark Mulch Image: Dundee Concrete & Landscaping Surrounding bark mulch […]
14-Day Declutter Guide
From Goodhousekeeping Our 14-Day Declutter Guide Will Transform Your Life in Just Two Weeks Clear out your closet De-junk the junk drawer Tackle kitchen cabinets and counters Overhaul your pantry Maximize your linen closet Organize shoes Tidy up the fridge Transform your drawers Boost bathroom storage Cut desktop clutter Click here for a step by […]
Millions of Americans Could Soon Become Homeless as Protections Expire
From realtor.com By Clare Trapasso | Jul 28, 2020 Millions of renters could soon lose the roof over their heads in the midst of a deadly pandemic, now that the clock has run out on a federal rule shielding them. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act moratorium on evictions, which protected about 1 in 4 renters, […]
Home Shoppers are Trending Toward Buying Sight-Unseen, Selling Virtually
By Zillow Research on Jul. 17, 2020 36 percent of Americans would be more likely to try to buy a home entirely online during the current coronavirus outbreak; 43 percent would be more likely to try to sell a home entirely online In a departure from traditional practice, 1 out of 3 would prefer taking a virtual […]
12 Edible Plants – Perfect in Late Summer
A gardener’s work is never done. Even though August is the high point for the summer vegetable garden, with ripe tomatoes and peppers, freshly picked corn and never-ending zucchini rewarding you for your hard work in the spring, it’s time to start thinking about what vegetables you want for fall. The following are 12 edibles you can plant now that will extend […]
Residential Construction Offers New Job Opportunities During Economic Recovery
Here is the latest article from the NAHB about new opportunities in the building industry can that benefit from the economic recovery. After the devastating job losses experienced across the country in March and April, construction hiring surged and job openings increased in May to 365,000. In a positive sign, home builders and remodelers added 83,200 jobs […]
Stuck at Home But Not Stuck Inside
Hello July! With summer months upon us, it is the perfect time to switch gears and move our focus from inside projects, to outdoor ones. As we grow more accustomed to living life a little closer to home, have your backyard goals changed? Here are a few things to consider: Landscaping options, including making a […]
What Buyers Are Looking For in a Post- COVID19 World
We know that the corona virus pandemic has had a profound impact on nearly every economic industry. House design and construction is no different. As many workers move to WFH hybrid situations, housing design is due for a few changes. Some of these changes include: Indoor and outdoor recreational areas. Pools, barbecue areas, outdoor dining, […]