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4 Exterior Home Improvements that Increase Resale Value for 2019
By: Allison VaccaroCurb appeal is king when it comes to resale value. That means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition to avoid leaving money on the table in a sale. By the numbers, 80% of prospective buyers say a homes’ curb appeal is an important (if not the most important) factor in their buying decisions. Even ...
Need Help Updating Your Ranch?
By: Allison VaccaroThere are many ways to update a 1950s ranch and affordable ranch homes are proving their potential. When they aren’t dismissed, torn down, and then replaced by larger McMansion-style homes, they get snapped up by smart buyers excited about their large lots, large windows and friendly layouts. There are so many cool ways to update ...
Why YOU Should Use an Exterior Designer
By: Cassie McDowellGreat spaces don’t happen by accident! They are carefully explored, planned, and designed by professionals. Hiring a home exterior designer is a smart decision. Your home is your largest investment, so it’s time to make your home the best it can be! Maybe you need a partner because you have no idea where to even ...
Prepare for 2019: 6 Exterior Design Trends on the Way OUT
By: Cassie McDowellNOW is an excellent time to do some home exterior improvements; however, be sure you’re doing improvements that add value to your greatest investment. Don’t fall victim to these home exterior design trends that are on the way OUT! 1. WIMPY COLUMNS: Small wimpy columns are way OUT! They don’t look as though they ...
Home Improvements that Add Value in 2019
By: Allison VaccaroMaking a few small changes (especially outdoors) can do much more than just help with curb appeal, in fact, when done correctly, an exterior renovation project can deliver a gorgeous home that is worth more money. These are the home improvements that are adding the most value in 2019. For example, replacing a front door gives you ...
5 Planter Ideas for 2019 and Beyond
By: Allison VaccaroFall is such a beautiful time of year and it’s very easy to bring that beauty right into your curb appeal with Fall planters. There are plenty of colorful flowers that will carry you right through Thanksgiving up to December. Here we will explore different ways to use Kale, Mums and other variegated, green and ...
Our Favorite 5 Landscape TIPS for Fall
By: Cassie McDowellFall back another hour… that means summer has officially come to a close and the fall season is underway. Beautiful leaves, cool temperatures, and the smell of bonfires fill your days! What can you do to prepare your outdoor landscape for FALL? We have 5 easy landscape tips to enhance your outdoor curb appeal. Tip ...
Want Curb Appeal? Start with your Fall Porch!
By: Cassie McDowellThe bottom line… it doesn’t matter the time of year, first impressions matter! Your front door and porch are a reflection of you. Your taste and your style. From a container with beautiful fall plants, to decorative pumpkins, door ideas, and stunning stairs, check out these fall front porch ideas for instant curb appeal. SIGNS: ...
2019 Exterior Paint Favorites from the Benjamin Moore Palette
By: Allison VaccaroMore than any other forecast that comes out when it comes to color, brick&batten mainly relies on the manufacturers to predict what will be on trend in the coming months and years. They have the most knowledge when it comes to tools/information to predict what colors we will gravitate toward next. We are always blown ...