Did the shutdown leave you hankering for a trip to the movies? You remember, that bygone era where you could see each other’s entire face, grab some popcorn, and get lost in an adventure, drama, or comedy for a short period of time. Well, my wife and I sure wanted that kind of freedom. So, while swimming in the uncertainty of the shutdown, I decided to do something about it … [Read more...] about Bypass the Box Office With Your Own Home Theater I turned my basement into a wonderful movie room, and you can too!
Home Improvement
Bathroom Remodel for Under $2,000? Yes You Can!
Ugly bathrooms with old, outdated tile, dirty grout, and old fixtures can become a roadblock to selling a home quickly and for a great price. So many people “invest” in a bathroom upgrade with the hope of recouping the costs when they sell the home. Yet if you are not careful, that "investment" may cost more than it pays. But it's possible to make money on a bathroom rehab … [Read more...] about Bathroom Remodel for Under $2,000? Yes You Can!
Recommended Plants for the Wildlife Garden
One of the best parts about home ownership is having the opportunity to create wildlife-friendly spaces. If you own a condo, that might mean planting some flower pots to feed butterflies, and if you own land, you can create your very own private wildlife sanctuary. You can see photos of mine on Flickr. That’s what I have done with my yard. When I first moved in, the grass … [Read more...] about Recommended Plants for the Wildlife Garden
Cabinet Options: The World Between Re-facing and Replacing
If you’ve ever been torn between simply re-facing your old kitchen cabinets and just replacing the whole lot, make sure you explore a third option. While touring an open house in the neighborhood recently, our neighbor had taken advantage of the services offered by KitchenSaver® Custom Cabinet Renewal. They don’t replace all of your cabinets with new ones, and … [Read more...] about Cabinet Options: The World Between Re-facing and Replacing
Architect Advice Part 2: Avoid Remodel Planning Mistakes
Welcome to our second installment of architect advice. In this earlier post, architect Liz Craver of Craver Architects provided some remodel recommendations, whether you’re remodeling before you move or plan to enjoy your new digs. This time, Liz opens up about mistakes you want to avoid. Ultimately it’s a matter of money. If selling, you want to make sure you don’t spend … [Read more...] about Architect Advice Part 2: Avoid Remodel Planning Mistakes
