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“The most important thing you can do is to make your home look welcoming when people drive by,” says Kimber Powell, Realtor and sales manager for Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group in Altoona, Iowa. “You want to invite them in. Make sure your front door looks nice. Trim and landscape your yard. Accent your entryway with […]

“We are wiser than we know.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

There’s no need to ignore your last-minute itch for travel. Try a few travel tips and planning strategies to ensure your trip is not only memorable and stress-free, but saves you cash, too. 1. Skip air travel and save at the pump Last-minute plane tickets are costly, so for spontaneous trips, consider hitting the road

I love fireplaces! I was inspired to write about this topic today while incorporating a new fireplace design into a home renovation project I’ve been working on. Nothing makes you feel more comfortable and cozy than a crackling roaring fire on a cold winter day. A fireplace instantly infuses character and charm into any room

(BPT) – When it comes to simple, low-cost home improvements that can add value and completely change the look of a room, you just can’t beat painting. From giving a room a whole new look to protecting the walls and boosting the value of your home, painting delivers many benefits – all at a fraction

(BPT) – Soon, all things pumpkin spice will be here, including the home visitors that bring them. In preparation of the door bell ringing, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You don’t have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales – below are tips and projects for sprucing

“Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future,challenge the improbable and attain the impossible” ― William Arthur Ward

1. ANALYZE THE SPACE. Walk through your home and look at each room in the context of the overall property. – Is your kitchen very dark and compartmentalized with an inefficient floor plan and layout? – Are the cabinets just worn out and refused to stay closed? – Do your appliances only work when they

(BPT) – Most Americans over 50 want to stay in their home as they age, but few are making the renovations they need to ensure easy and comfortable living for years to come. In fact, 80 percent of people older than 50 say they would prefer to remain in their home indefinitely, according to an

(BPT) – Busy has become a way of life. Between work, household chores, time with family and friends, people often don’t have time to complete that entire wish list of home updates. Luckily, there are several simple kitchen and bath projects that you can conquer in minimal time that deliver maximum style and functional impact.