As a mom of 3 young girls, I tend to be extra conscious of the items I choose to fill my home, to make it feel lived in and not sterile (especially so the littles don't break precious heirlooms). Having lived in 3 different apartments in the first 3 years of our marriage, my husband and I bought our first home 4 years ago. On a budget, we've been fixing it up over the years to add our own touches here and there, as much as possible. In my free time, I love to find little DIY projects to add my personal touch to old furniture.
Siding & Exterior
New siding can improve your home’s look and function, and two great options to consider are brick and stucco. What’s the better material for your house? Learn the basics of brick and stucco, plus explore options such as half-brick, half-siding homes, in ImproveNet's comprehensive guide.
Electrical & Lighting
While every homeowner is familiar with their circuit breaker box to some extent, you might not know how to wire one from scratch. This can be a dangerous task, so unless you're 100% confident, we'd recommend hiring a contractor to assist you.
General Expertise
A backyard fence can transform the look of your home. But how can you do it on a budget? We have the answer.
HVAC
Learn how to cool down a house without traditional air conditioning. Use portable units, window fans, and whole house fans to stay comfortable in the summer heat.
Interior Design & Decorating
Discover the hottest trends in 2020 for summer decorations. Make your home a chic haven of tranquility by adding some simple touches to your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Flooring & Tiles
From backsplashes to flooring, tiles can be used throughout your home. Make sure your home looks up-to-date with the latest tile trends of 2019.
General Expertise
Tackle exterior home improvement projects like installing an asphalt driveway, exterior siding, a wood deck, or a patio with outdoor lights to ramp up your curb appeal and home value.
Interior Design & Decorating
From décor additions like gold-framed mirrors to bronze cabinet hardware, there are so many unique ways to bring a little bling into your home.
Potpourri
Whether it's creating a mummy door or a witch on a broom, there are endless possibilities for decorating your home for Halloween. Here are 10 homemade/DIY Halloween decoration tips.
Flooring & Tiles
Carpet is warm on the feet and cheaper to install, but hardwood flooring is durable and easier to clean. Carpet can get dated and hardwood can be loud and cold. Clearly, there are unique advantages and disadvantages for both.
Electrical & Lighting
Power outages are never fun, but they are a fact of life and every homeowner will have to deal with a power outage sooner rather than later. Whether it’s a blown fuse, a power outage across the block or inclement weather, your home’s power is not 100% immune to natural causes or every day wear and tear.
Roofing & Gutters
The gutters and downspouts attached to your roof are two of the most important, yet most overlooked components of the home. Sadly, if either are improperly installed or damaged, you are left with a very large repair bill.