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May Is National Moving Month: Let’s Get Your Home’s Exterior Ready
By: Cassie McDowellLooking to sell your home and ready to make a great first impression? May is National Moving Month, so now is the perfect time to discuss how to get your home exterior ready for buyers — or even just for guests. Most potential home buyers decide within seconds if they want to go inside the ...
Embracing Your Circular Driveway
By: SarahCircular driveways offer a ton of functional benefits: plentiful parking for hosting, easy in-and-out access for homes off of busier roads, extra space for your high schooler to park their car, and more. However, from a curb appeal standpoint, they can prove challenging. After all, it’s quite a bit of visual real estate that’s dedicated ...
Solutions for Woodpecker Damage to Your House
By: BrittenyYour home is an investment, and any damage to it — interior or exterior — can wreak havoc on your stress levels and bank account. Woodpecker damage to a house can be a particularly frustrating problem for homeowners because, if not addressed, it can get progressively worse. The good news is there are several ways ...
How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Exterior of a House?
By: SarahWe’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 it cost ...
Faux Copper Gutters: A High-End Look for Less
By: BrittenyWe love copper gutters and use them in our exterior designs all the time. They’re durable, unique, and create a striking aesthetic. But they can be expensive and aren’t always within our clients’ budgets. The great news is you can still get the beautiful look of real copper gutters without breaking the bank. Keep reading ...
Why You Should Use an Exterior Designer
By: Cassie McDowellBeautiful home exteriors are carefully planned and designed by professionals. That’s why hiring a home exterior designer is a smart decision. Your home is likely your largest investment, so it’s worth giving careful consideration to any updates or renovations you’re planning. Maybe you need an exterior design partner because you have no idea where to ...
Exterior Design Style & Designing for All
By: SarahDefining one’s exterior design style isn’t easy — even for experts like us. We worked for months to develop a style quiz that would help our clients, prospective clients, or even casual blog readers have some language to use in talking about what they like, what they don’t like, and how they might want to ...
4 Ideas for Creating a Backyard Oasis
By: SarahThese days, we’re spending more time than ever at home. Whether you work remotely, or simply have grown to appreciate the comfort of spending time at your house, upgrading your outdoor space to make it more relaxing and enjoyable can have major rewards. Here are four ways to design a backyard oasis that you and ...
5 Curb Appeal Ideas for Increasing Your Property Value
By: SarahCurb appeal and real estate go hand in hand, especially when it comes to selling your home at top dollar. First impressions matter to prospective buyers, and selling quickly (and for a good price) will matter to you. So, before you list your home on the market, take the time to make some improvements to ...