With temps rising and more time outside, many homeowners are considering ways to increase the value of their home now and into the future. Beyond basic maintenance of the property and any structures that sit on it – home, garage, or shed – what outdoor living trends can add value? Or even take value away?…
I’ll admit, starting this post is hard. I’m never one to wish the summer away but a new season also brings new beginnings and new routines. A change of pace that is often much needed. And, as New Englanders, we know there will still be quieter fall beach days to enjoy. If any of you…
Warmer temperatures mean summer is on the way. For many of us we are looking for any reason to be outside – either doing yard work, or relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. It’s not necessary to spend, spend, spend to create the outdoor oasis you have in mind. In fact, there are so many…
Do you find yourself surfing the channels, just to land on HGTV? Or are you starting a home to-do list for this fall when the weather gets cooler and we are all hunkering down once again? These shows provide great inspiration, and one of my favorites is “Good Bones.” This mother-daughter team’s style ranges…
When spring arrives, especially in New England, we are all ready to open our houses back up and let in the fresh air. This is true now more than ever. Spring also brings the task of “spring cleaning.” We may all be thinking that we’ll make this year’s task more of a deep clean.…
If you live in New England, you have mixed feelings about the leaves changing. While the colorful landscape can be breathtaking, we all know what comes next…the often dreaded chore of raking. As we watch the leaves change from green to brilliant shades or red, orange and yellow, we all know this will lead…
Homeowners, whether buying, selling, or staying put, are always looking for ways to increase the value of their home. After all, it’s often their biggest investment! As a homeowner, I typically turn to magazines and TV shows for ideas. In these resources I find more aesthetic ideas – from decorating to remodeling. However, with smart…
Small pops of color are all the rage, but what about diving head (or house) first into this trend and making your home’s exterior truly pop? When you think of colorful homes, you may think of beach-side communities in Europe or Mexico. Or maybe the small beach huts we see along the New England…
So many of us love the idea of having a garden, especially as we move into the warmer spring and summer months. From flowers and plants to vegetables and fruit, garden spaces add character to our homes and, in some cases, our dinner table. What if you have no yard? Limited space? Or little…
We are all whispering to ourselves, or shouting from the roof tops…RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY! Spring is here and we New Englanders made it through another winter. We are ready to get outside. If you are like me, you are ready to take on some spring yard projects that create an outdoor oasis for…
