Author Archives: Kelly Wilson
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Home Improvement
Sometimes it seems like everything in the house needs to be repaired or improved. This can be overwhelming for someone who has never undertaken a task like that previously. It can also seem like an impossible mountain to climb because the tasks seem endless. Although, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single [...]
Before Replacing Kitchen Cabinets, Try Cleaning
New Year, new you, right? You’ve got Christmas out of the way and your thoughts have turned to the coming year. Maybe you’ve decided on an image or a new way of looking at life, and are taking advantage of the Christmas and New Year sales to change your wardrobe. You’re taking all that trouble [...]
Broken Appliances: The Cost of Repair vs. Replacement
When you own a home, appliance breakdown is inevitable. Once it happens, it can be difficult to figure out whether to replace or repair the broken appliance, especially when factoring in the economy and the desire by many homeowners to be energy efficient. Part Select has created a helpful infographic that troubleshoots potential problems and [...]
8 Steps to a Cleaner Kitchen
Just about everyone has a friend or family member whose kitchen is always immaculate. No matter what time of the day or night you might pop in and try to catch them with dirty dishes in the sink, or splashes of pasta sauce on the stove top – the kitchen is always clean. While it’s [...]
4 Areas of Your Home to Remodel to Increase Property Value
For many people, one of the major reasons to remodel their home is for it to sell someday. They know that they may need to move in the very near future and want to get the work done while there is time. Then when it is time to sell, everything will be ready for the [...]
Eight Tips For Renovating Your Kitchen
If your kitchen is too small or if it is simply not a functional space then you should think about renovating. The kitchen really is one of the most important rooms in the house as you spend the majority of your time there, both preparing meals and spending time with the family. It is usually [...]
Camping in Vintage 1960′s Style
On a recent camping trip, I discovered a whole subculture of people who travel and camp in vintage trailers. On our particular loop in the campground, there were five vintage trailers representing a group who were traveling across the state together. Every summer, a group of my neighbors and I camp together – it started [...]
Five Tips on Choosing a Custom Home Builder
You don’t get much closer to your dream home than when you have a custom home designed to your exact specifications. Whether it’s that extra-large master bedroom or a much-needed backyard patio for entertaining and relaxing, a custom home has all the potential to truly be a refuge. Yet before you can enjoy the benefits [...]
Tour of Affordable Homes Spotlights Comfort and Elegance
The Street of Dreams typically showcases the latest in home luxury and design, and while many of us can enjoy the tour each summer, few can afford the opulence on display. Keeping in tune with the economic downturn and the need to build more sustainable homes, the Street of Affordable Homes in Portland, Oregon offers [...]
Renovations With the Best Resale Value
Which DIY Home Improvement projects offer the most bang for your buck when it’s time to sell? This infographic from eLocal spells it out clearly! Source: eLocal.com
