In real estate showings, the Sunday open house is the gold standard. As the name implies, a property is open to just about anyone who learns of the showing in an online or print ad, drives by and sees the agent’s A-frame sign, or receives a notification postcard in the mail. But not everyone who
Every bit of breeze makes a difference in the heat of summer. A ceiling fan can not only increase your personal comfort but also reduce your monthly utility costs by supplementing (or even substituting for) your hardworking air conditioning unit. To reap the full benefits of your room’s soon-to-be new addition, you need to know
Installing shiny new ceramic tiles can really perk up a room, be it a new backsplash in your kitchen, flooring in the entryway, or in the bathroom – there’s nothing like new tile to make an old bathtub or shower look nearly new again. (It may even increase your home’s value.) One of the first steps to consider
By Gemma Alexander From the Boston brownstone to the California bungalow, historic homes have incredible appeal in a world filled with cookie-cutter developments. But whether you’re buying, renovating, or selling, historic homes come with an extra set of challenges that can take significant time and money to resolve. Owning a piece of history might be
A bathroom should be a place of comfort – the optimal environment for a relaxing soak or getting ready efficiently during a harried morning. “You’re going to spend time in there every day,” says Sarah Hurd, part of the mother-daughter team behind Short Story Renovations, a Baltimore-area design, rehab, and staging company. “You should not
Selecting the proper air conditioning system for your space involves weighing several factors: the type of room, its total cubic footage, the number of people typically using the space, and the room’s exposure to sunlight. A professional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist can help you evaluate your space and suggest the most suitable
Summer may be lazy and hazy, but in many areas of the country, it’s also a time of sweating and sweltering in scorching temperatures. To cope, homeowners employ a variety of methods to ensure a steady supply of cool, fresh air. These cooling solutions include a wide variety of fans and in-home ventilation systems as
Blending interior design styles with a roommate or partner is all about including personal touches and pinpointing a shared interest or aesthetic. The floor-to-ceiling frame wall we created for a special couple on the West Coast is a perfect example. Homeowner Lauren and her fiance Greg are taking a big step: cohabitation. They’re recently engaged, and Lauren is
It has often been said that a weed is merely a plant that is growing where it isn’t wanted. The thing about weeds is that they are aggressive enough to grow in all the wrong places – competing with other plants by spreading out via long stems or rhizomes, or by dispersing an abundance of
Pricing a home for sale is more of an art than a science. Each home’s value falls within a range, and the price the buyer and seller agree on determines the exact value of the property. If priced competitively from the very beginning, a home will sell at the higher end of the value range.