Making the Most of Your Small Bedroom

If your bedroom is more “bed” and less “room,” there’s still hope. While it can be hard to get comfortable in a small space, finding home improvement projects that help you utilize your space well will make your bedroom feel more like home.

Do You Need New Siding?

If your home or business isn’t looking as good as it used to, it might be time for a siding installation or repair. New siding is a drastic home improvement that can turn a frequently overlooked property into the highlight of the neighborhood. In addition to increasing aesthetic appeal, new siding protects your home from the outside elements and adds value to your property.

The Palette of 2013

What started as a simple printing company has now turned into a powerful, cultural force—especially in the fashion and home design industries. In fact many of the colors that you’re wearing or decorating with were likely influenced by Pantone, LLC.

Painting Your Home’s Exterior

The thought of choosing paint colors for your home’s exterior can seem somewhat paralyzing. You certainly don’t want to choose a color that will make your house an eyesore and you a laughingstock. So how do you go about choosing your home’s perfect color? We’ve provided a few suggestions for your next home improvement project.

Painting with Neutrals

Although you may feel attached to your home’s bright colors, when it comes time to put your house on the market, bold statements of your personality and tastes need to go out the back door. Moving into a new home is a stressful task, and a lot of buyers just don’t want the extra work of having to repaint before they move. Hiring a professional painter is a great way to reduce your stress and ensure your house has a … Continued

Red-Hot Remodeling

Even though neutral color schemes such as browns, creams, and muted shades are a growing home improvement trend, don’t be afraid to enhance the tones with a bold statement color, such as red. Using red and other warm colors creates positive energy throughout the home. When you decorate with the right combination of base and accent shades, the color red will definitely add a “wow” factor to any room. Make sure you use the bright color correctly to avoid an … Continued

Cottage Inspired Home Remodeling

A recent home remodeling trend that has been popping up across the country is using cottage-inspired décor.  Because of fond childhood memories, cottage-styled rooms, particularly kitchens, create a relaxing and open feel in your home. Whether you want to add cottage-style elements gradually to your kitchen, or go all-in with a major home remodeling project, you’ll love this breezy, weathered, simple look. Here are some features you can use to create this modern cottage design in your kitchen.

Grandma’s Kitchen Remodeling Tips

Turns out that the modern trend sweeping kitchens throughout the country are things Grandma always told us to do.  The warm weather we’re experiencing in Virginia this summer makes it the perfect time to start taking Grandma’s old-fashioned, advice for simple, cost-effective living. Combining the self-sustainable lifestyle encouraged by older generations, with modern equipment, creates an eco-friendly, affordable kitchen remodel.

A Little Light Goes a Long Way

When you hear bathroom remodel, is your first thought replacing the sink or refinishing the tub? If so, you are overlooking one of the most important adjustments one can make to a bathroom, it also happens to be one of the least expensive, the lighting. Not only does a dimly-lit bathroom hinder your grooming abilities, it also gives off a small, dreary and out-of-date feeling. Having the correct light fixtures in your bathroom is a very literal way to, “brighten … Continued

Transform your Laundry Room

Unfortunately in most homes one of the more frequently used rooms, is also the most neglected. We are talking about your family’s laundry room. Laundry rooms are often located in the basement, and many times in a part of the basement that is not finished. They can be dusty, cluttery, spidery spaces. Making an effort to transform this area into a clean, efficient space will make the time you do spend there, which is on average of six hours per … Continued