The fireplace in these photos was one of my favorite before-and-after transformations. It was years ago, but the example is still so pertinent. And who doesn’t love a “before” picture with a cat featured? The contractors removed all the dated… Read More »Fireplace Makeover
Where to Spend and Where to Save For years I worked closely with a group of investors who were flipping houses. This was during the “foreclosure years” of 2009 – 2012 when homes were being sold in foreclosure auctions and my… Read More »Bathroom Facelift
Clear the Clutter, Reveal the Home! We’ve all heard that less is more, and it’s so true! We see that in every staged home — there is so much appeal to a room that is uncluttered. But we live in… Read More »The Art of Subtraction
The house we lived in when the kids were little was every bit as cute (and as small) as they were. During the winter months it often felt cramped, and I found myself wishing for more space. Then spring would… Read More »Your New Favorite Room Has No Roof
Curb Appeal Starts Here! Garage doors don’t always get the attention they deserve, but they should. On many homes, the garage itself can be a third to half of the front-facing exterior, which means it plays a huge role in… Read More »The Power of a New Garage Door
You take that simple black dress and add a statement necklace and earrings and suddenly it is elevated into a more interesting outfit . . . the same thing happens when you add hardware to your kitchen cabinets. Ok, sure… Read More »Hardware Makeover Magic – It’s the JEWELRY!
I have already featured PAINT as my favorite biggest-bang-for-your-buck update — but today I want to focus on the exterior paint color. Because a home’s curb appeal is truly the first impression. The photos below show the house (left) as… Read More »It’s All About Curb Appeal – Exterior Paint Color: Same House. Whole New Personality
In the example photos, we replaced the wall-to-wall carpeting and tile kitchen tile with an affordable luxury vinyl with a hardwood-floor look. Changing the flooring in a home can be truly transformative. Replacing carpet with luxury vinyl, in particular, can… Read More »From the Ground Up: A Flooring Transformation
You get only one chance to make a first impression, so it’s important to make it a good one. When your home is on the market, showings will gather at the front door, spending time to open the lockbox before… Read More »Front Door Facelift: Creating the Best First Impression
Replacing the kitchen countertops is one of the quickest ways to elevate style, add functionality, and give the heart of the home a refreshed, contemporary look. In the photo above, our clients replace their granite countertop with quartz and the… Read More »Surface Appeal:How New Countertops Transform the Whole Kitchen