Curb appeal is key to an exterior renovation. The smaller touches like a bold front door, new address numbers that have a modern edge and a lantern or two can make the exterior one that can't be missed. But there's some large ticket items like a roof, windows and siding that you may need to address too. These items can take up a sizable part of a renovation budget. If you're fortunate you may … [Read more...] about Exterior Renovations Three Ways – Best Ways to Upgrade and Save
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Flip Reveal: Rambler Re-Imagined (and a Bonus Space)
The latest flip included a first in the 13 years I have been working on houses. This project was the first time we included building an addition. And while it was a small addition, there were some lessons to be learned about the process and the cost. This house was purchased in September of 2020 and although the process for permits immediately, there was a series of events that … [Read more...] about Flip Reveal: Rambler Re-Imagined (and a Bonus Space)
Design Tip – How I Choose the Materials for a Flip House
I do not have a formal education in interior design. In fact, I didn’t even know that I liked it or was good at putting spaces together until just 10 years ago or so. You don’t need to be a design professional to choose great colors and tiles for homes. In fact, you can keep it really simple, especially when you are just getting started. There are a few things you can do that … [Read more...] about Design Tip – How I Choose the Materials for a Flip House
Extreme Makeover Exterior Edition – Done Three Ways
Curb appeal is the fun part of an exterior renovation. The less exciting part is the roof, windows and siding. Not only is this a huge financial part of the project but sometimes materials like siding may be in good condition but are just in a color choice that is not on the top of a buyers list. I put together a few different options for combinations, of replace and keep, of these … [Read more...] about Extreme Makeover Exterior Edition – Done Three Ways
Choosing the Right Interior White Paint
Seems pretty easy, right??? You walk into pick up some white paint...done. Well, not quite so easy. If you remember the earlier article on picking a great paint color either for your interior walls or your exterior, you need to test some samples. White paint colors, believe it or not, can be even more affected by their surroundings and the amount of natural light the room they are … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Interior White Paint