Trellises, arches, arbors, and pergolas: These four garden structures are often confused. After all, each can be used to give your outdoor space privacy, shade, and filtered light, as well as serve as a support for climbing plants. If you have a hard time remembering which structure is which, here are mnemonics to help you: Trellises are for
For renters planning to buy a home, preliminary steps like creating a budget and saving for a down payment are obvious. Here are five more advanced steps toward moving out of your rental and into a dream home of your own. Understand the full cost of homeownership As a renter, a single rental fee covers your monthly
Few people spend time thinking about air rights – unless they’re in the New York City real estate scene, where developers can pay up to $300 per square foot for space over a low-rise building. Still, every homeowner should have a basic understanding of his or her rights to this space. Do you own the
Has your pet been moping around the house since your kids went back to school? It’s very common for both dogs and cats to suffer from “empty nest syndrome” and feel lonely when the summer vacation is over. During the summer, there is always extra activity in the home with friends coming and going, and
Renting a home with other people can be stressful. But with careful planning and clear communication, living with others doesn’t have to lead to passive aggressive Post-it notes and arguments. Whether you’re living with your sibling, your bestie, or your significant other, here are some tips for making smart use of those shared spaces. Closets
It’s always exciting when you have the opportunity to redo a space that already has beautiful bones and a spacious layout. That doesn’t often happen, especially in a kitchen remodel. But with the good comes the bad, and this kitchen renovation is a perfect example. The bad came in the form of dated everything, from appliances
These days, our homes seems to be full of more belongings than ever before. Family photos, memorabilia, and collections of heirlooms, glassware, and LP albums can threaten to take over all your available storage space. To keep these items under control, your camera is your secret weapon. Keep it at the ready to snap photos of
With their large, central chimneys and weathered wood shingles, classic Cape Cod homes offer plenty of charm. Originating with early settlers in New England, Cape Cod-style homes enjoyed a surge in popularity as starter homes for young families after World War II. They’re still perfect for first-time buyers and empty-nesters – or those who don’t want the cost (or hassle)
When was the last time your study station or workspace inspired you? For most people, the answer is, “Not recently.” Whether you’re setting up a spot for young scholars to study or prepping an area for your work-from-home days, you can kick inspiration into high gear with home office solutions that will get your creative
It’s every home buyer’s worst nightmare: Finding a house within striking distance – of your price range and work- that quickly turns into a money pit. On the flip side of the fixer-upper experience is someone like Jordan Brannon, a director of digital strategy in Spanaway, WA, near Tacoma. Although he’s sunk considerable money into