The Secret to Elevating Your Deck Design
When you think about your dream deck or patio area, what do you see? Multiple levels with beautiful lighting? A design that works with other elements of your backyard? Perhaps your garden has a stunning view you’d like to enjoy? Of course, safety is a big factor, but...
Tips For Preparing Your House For Sale
Highlights: When listing your house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens! Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your...
25 Cozy Covered Patios & Porches With Fire Features
Few outdoor amenities add ambiance, warmth and coziness like a fire feature, especially when paired with comfy furniture and overhead cover. If it’s already turned too cold for outdoor living where you are, consider taking inspiration from the enclosed porches for...
Light & Airy Home With A Playful Spirit & Durable Details
After more than six years in their Austin, Texas, home, this couple envisioned creating stylish midcentury-inspired interiors that lean heavily on natural materials and tones. With two young kids and a dog, they dreamed of having finishes that were playful and, above...
Most Chosen Laundry Room Designs
With the right details and features, a laundry room can become so much more than just a place to wash and dry clothes. You’ll find plenty of inspiration for statement-making finishes, clever storage ideas and stylish color schemes in this countdown of the top 10...
10 Most Admired Kitchens
A look at this countdown of the most-saved kitchen photos on Houzz this year makes one thing abundantly clear: Pairing wood and white elements in a kitchen is a winning combination. But upon further study you’ll also notice that homeowners and design and remodeling...
Your January Home Checklist
January is the time, if you haven't already, to protect your home from harsh winter weather and get a jump-start on your top projects for the year. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up plans for the year ahead....
Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008
With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008.
Two Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheating housing market leaving some people wanting to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the right time to buy.
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know.
As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start.
The Cost Of Waiting For Mortgage Rates To Go Down
Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans.
To-Dos: Your October Home Checklist
The leaves are falling, pumpkins are showing up at market, and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in preparation for winter.
Think Home Prices are Going to Fall? Think Again!
Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall.
Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?
Defining the American Dream is highly personal…does it still include homeownership?
Reinvigorate Your Living Spaces With These Simple Changes
Simple changes you can make to reinvent your current spaces.