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The Secrets to a Low-Maintenance, High-Style Back Yard
By: Alexis B.We love a beautifully designed back yard. Outdoor dinners under twinkling lights, some comfy patio furniture, and a fire pit for good measure? Yes please! The part that we don’t love is all the mowing, pruning, weeding, and watering that goes into maintaining it. Luckily, you don’t have to choose between style and your sanity. ...
How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Exterior of a House in 2025?
By: SarahUpdated: 12/30/2025 We’ve found that many of you out there who are researching an update to your home’s exterior begin with one thing: paint. Dreaming and pinning and mood-boarding is fun, but there’s also a budget to consider! Which is why the following question often gets asked early on in the process: “How much does ...
8 Tips for Increasing Home Value Before You Sell
By: Hannah WarneIf you’re looking to sell your home in the near future, you may be looking into increasing your home value. And while there are nearly countless ways you can up the listing price, some improvements are more work than others — and may or may not pay off in the long run. Read on to ...
Energy-Efficient Exteriors with Smart Home Innovations
By: AmiAs homeowners continue to embrace sustainable living, the focus on energy-efficient exteriors has never been more relevant. By incorporating smart home innovations, you can create an outdoor space that is not only environmentally friendly, but also convenient and modern. From automated lighting and irrigation systems, to smart pool monitors and solar power features, these advanced ...
9 House Staging Tips for Your Outdoor Spaces
By: Cassie McDowellHouse staging is an important step in preparing to sell your home. While homeowners previously focused most of the effort on staging the interior of their house, in the current real estate market, that might not be enough. Today’s homebuyers have elevated expectations regarding the exterior of a home too. Functional and visually appealing outdoor ...
Top Home Exterior Trends of 2024: Forecasting
By: Cassie McDowellWe’re excited to share our favorite home exterior trends for 2024. To compile this list of trending design elements and ideas, we reflected on the top exterior home design trends of this year and considered what we plan to recommend more of in the year to come. Some of these updates are fairly simple, while ...
Designer Tips for a Beautiful House Exterior in 2024
By: Cassie McDowellA beautiful house exterior is something most homeowners desire but not all know how to achieve. Some have ideas of various things they could do to make their exterior more attractive but aren’t sure if all the updates will look cohesive. Others are simply unhappy with the look of their home and are unsure of ...
How to Achieve a Quiet Luxury Aesthetic in Your Exterior Home Design
By: Cassie McDowellQuiet luxury is a style movement that started on the runways and is making its way into home design too. Never heard of it before? Don’t worry. In this post, we explain what quiet luxury is and share some of the hallmarks of this design style. Keep reading to learn more about quiet luxury and ...
Fixer Upper Homes: Exterior Design Ideas and Inspiration
By: Cassie McDowellTurning a fixer upper home into your forever home can feel like a daunting task. After all, fixer upper homes are often in rough shape, and the list of necessary updates can appear never ending. But with assistance from experts like us, transforming a fixer upper into a showstopper is simpler than ever. Keep reading ...