If your outdoor living area is looking dated and dreary, you are in good company. In many homes, this is a heavily used space that endures considerable wear and tear. It is likewise exposed to the elements year-round. You may also have other challenges to contend with in this space, such as an area that […]
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Staging Your Backyard for a Sale
Image Source When you’re sprucing up to sell your home the interior undoubtedly takes center stage, but it is the exterior that will create that all-important first impression for every potential buyer. This is why a well-appointed backyard is crucial, since it may be the thing that will seal the deal. Knowing this, many homeowners […]
5 Low-Maintenance Plants Perfect for (Almost) Any Garden
5 Low-Maintenance Plants Perfect for (Almost) Any Garden By Jean Summers Source When it comes to yard work, Americans are divided. There are those who love spending time in the garden, getting in touch with the Earth and feeling the benefits of being out in the sunshine. For the rest of us, it’s one […]
First Impressions: 4 Ways to Create an Inviting Front Yard
First Impressions: 4 Ways to Create an Inviting Front Yard There’s nothing more relaxing than coming home after a long day and opening your front door to walk into a relaxing, welcoming entryway. It helps the stress of a busy day melt away and welcomes you into your home. However, why start your home’s relaxation […]
Summer Prep: 4 Tips for Building the Best Deck for Entertaining
Want to add a bit of luxury to your backyard? Building a deck is a great way to spice of your outdoor living space. Decks can be anything from a simple platform a few inches off the ground or an intricately designed, multi-tiered structure with steps and other amenities. Keep reading for four tips for […]
6 Budget-Friendly Ways To Boost Curb Appeal
If you are planning to sell your home or want your home to have more pizzazz when you pull into the driveway, you may have asked yourself how you can boost your curb appeal without breaking the bank. Many home upgrades are expensive, costing more to complete than they can provide in return on investment. […]
Planning to Sell Your Home? 4 Important Improvements to Increase Curb Appeal
First impressions are extremely important when meeting new people, and the same goes for meeting a new house. Home buyers today often make the mistake of saving the best for last, keeping the interior of their home preened to perfection while leaving the exterior plain and unattractive to the potential buyer. When a buyer first […]
4 Landscaping Strategies for Homeowners with Large Front Yards
Homeowners with the good fortune to have a large front yard are often overwhelmed at what to do with all the extra space. Many of them have grown up in homes that were situated near the street in order to maximize the backyard so that there would be enough room for swing sets, swimming pools, […]
How to Bring Great Landscaping to Your Home
Kelli Gardener recently reached out to 100+ professional landscapers and asked them to share some ideas on simple landscaping projects that would have the biggest impact on the look of a house. She got a wide range of answers- things she had not heard before and some tips that were completely new. There were a few gems! All that info was […]
Landscaping Trends That Add Value to Your Home
Landscaping Trends That Add Value to Your Home By: Cat Murphy Investing in curb appeal is an integral part of attracting potential buyers to tour your home. Not only will a modern landscape help to create interest in your home but it will also show that you have cared for your entire residence over the […]