Homebuyers rank closet space pretty high on the list of must-haves when shopping for a new home. If you decide to build a custom home, you can enjoy the process of adding lots of extra closet space, and not just in the bedrooms. No matter what size or number of closets you have to work …
With spring finally here, you can now get to work in your yard. Here are a few tips to create long-lasting curb appeal and beauty on your property. Going Professional Before you start any landscaping project, decide whether you want to hire a professional or do it yourself. If you enjoy outdoor work and don’t …
Spring has arrived, and whether that means rain or more snow (will winter ever end?), there will be mud. Mudrooms have their roots in rural living, back when country roads weren’t paved and everyone — not just farmers — came home dragging dirt on their heels. At the time, a mudroom was a simple, small …
Granite and quartz continue to be two extremely popular choices for countertops in both the kitchen and bath. Both offer plenty of color variations, which means you can probably find something that works with the other finishes you’ve chosen and your overall design aesthetic. But once you’ve decided that you want a certain look and …
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The most adorable pictures, sometimes, are those of a curious toddler in the most unimaginable places. Parents do not always have eyes in the back of their head, and so you need to take precautions once a baby or toddler learns how to crawl and walk around the house.
Keep More Than Looks in Mind If you are shopping for flooring for a new or existing home, you might be overwhelmed by all of the options. The room itself will help dictate the best type of flooring for that space — moisture resistant materials in a kitchen or laundry room, for example. But …
So you finally have the elegant hardwood floor of your dreams in your new Paragon home. Or you’ve saved up, shopped around, and had a new wood floor installed. And it’s lovely! So lovely, in fact, that you might cringe when the kids walk over it with their shoes on, or when the dog comes …
Extra Warmth Can Pose Risks One major benefit of living in a newer home is energy efficiency. Your family is cool in the summer and warm in the winter, with no outrageous utility bills. When it comes to home heating during frigid winter months, though, there are potential safety issues to keep in mind if …
Convenience is Key to a Fitness Routine We all know the benefits of working out — reduced stress, better health and hopefully a longer, more active life. But we also know how hard it can be to fit in a trip to the gym. Building a home gym can get your whole family on a …
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Get it Sold and Still Enjoy the Season As if the stress of shopping, baking and traveling weren’t enough, you might be in the position of trying to sell your house heading into the winter holidays. The good news about selling your home during the holiday season is that there is typically less competition, and …
