How to choose an exterior home paint color you will love »

Have you ever driven by a house that was painted in a hideous color? One that made you cringe? Many times, the owner just didn’t realize what the color would like when it was covering their whole house, and once they’d bought the paint they couldn’t afford to do it over again. These are not […]

Holiday Mini-Renovations: Lighting Can Set The Mood »

Paying attention to your lighting this holiday season will keep your Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations festive and bright. The right lighting can do wonders for your home, making rooms look bigger and the décor seem fresh and inviting.

10 Deck Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Deck Looking Great »

There are a few things that when done periodically will keep your deck not only looking good but in great shape as well. A sharp looking deck adds a whole new dimension to a fine home, while a deck in poor repair or in need of a simple cleaning can markedly detract from the home’s […]

Can Cheap Granite Countertops Help You Sell Your Home? »

A cheap slab of granite can make a nice upgrade to help sell a home in certain circumstances, but are you sure it’s really as cheap as you think?

March Monthly Household Checklist »

Our March installment on tasks you can do to keep your household running smoothly.

High-end Finishes, Part 3: Baseboard Moldings »

In Part 3 of our series of short articles about what we think qualifies as high-end finishing for homes, we look to the floor for a detail that can really add a quality look to your interior. Large Baseboard and Simple Shoe Moldings One of the differences between a custom home and a home that […]

High-end Finishes, Part 2: Moldings and Trim Detail »

When it comes to installing moldings and trim the better the craftsmanship, the better the look and the better the wear and tear.

High-end details: Line up Window and Door Trim »

This is the first article in a series about high-end details in a custom home. Our first nit-pick is to make sure the trim on windows and doors line up with one another. It takes a little planning, but it is one of my pet peeves if it is not done.

January Monthly Household Checklist »

These reminders can keep your household and major systems running smoothly.