If the constant stream of home improvement shows on television is any kind of indicator, there’s probably a pretty strong contingent of do-it-yourselfers out there with big plans to turn their house into the home of their dreams. Maybe it’s taking out a wall to add a little more space to the bedroom. Maybe it’s tearing up old rugs and replacing them with some shiny new hardwood. Most of the time we’ve already seen it done on TV and think, “I can do that!”
Modern design is all about simplicity and minimalism. Straight lines, sharp angles, and details are reduced to an absolute minimum. Even though modern may appear cold and sterile to some, if you style modern interiors correctly, they have an air of luxury around them that has a distinct appeal to many.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), burglaries occur in America every 15 seconds. To make matters worse, residential buildings record 73% of the total number of these robberies. However, this shouldn’t deter anyone from buying a new home in areas of their choice. But, how do you protect your new home?
It’s no secret I’m a numbers geek. I believe if done correctly, stats tell us a great deal. So, I was quite surprised to see these results. After I collected all the data to determine the best month to sell your house I was blown away. Curious?
When selling your house, targeting a particular month or two can reap major rewards! | Photo: Tre Pryor(more…)
If you are a fan of Home-Improv shows, you will understand how coveted natural lighting is to practically all home buyers. While some homes are ‘born’ with natural light, others are made to be one.
Wireless home security cams can now enrich the homes of almost anyone with easy-to-use security settings. This makes more relaxing spaces for you and your belongings. These new cams have features like online checking, custom alarm settings, and much more.
Seamless gutters are indeed a necessity for every home or building but no one really wants them to intervene in the overall beauty of their home. A proper sewerage and drainage system is a necessity for any building and this is where seamless gutters play their role efficiently. Plus, maybe you’re looking to clean your gutters far less often.
A home is a place that should be cozy and so intricately designed and schemed that one wishes and desires to go back to that place again and again. It all depends on your own taste, aesthetic sense, vision, splendid and stellar choice of products, and last but not least the amount of investment you can afford to put in to make your house look exceptionally exquisite and classy.
American homes have changed over the years so it may be time to upgrade and add some interesting focal points to your home’s spaces. Did you know that just under half of all new American homes have fireplaces? Although it may be the go-to feature for many sitting rooms, the fireplace may have had its time. Instead, modernize your home with some of these innovative features.
Using a modern fireplace creates a great focal point for your main living space.(more…)
It’s time to check in and see how the other half lives. This article is our yearly piece to see the most expensive homes in Louisville that have sold so far in 2017. We’ll also see how this year compared to the previous couple of years. Let’s do this!
It’s so much fun to see these incredible homes that are right here in Louisville.(more…)
Welcome! Home design trends aren’t always easy to spot. Some hang on for years then slowly fade away.
Other trends appear out of nowhere, so hot, then exit just as quickly. Then there are those interior design principles that are permanently good—they will never go out of style because they are simply so strong.
In this article, I’ll cover three types of trends. First, we’ll look at trends that are definitely IN! Next, we’ll hit a few that are out and not likely to return for some time.
Lastly, we’ll hit a few that are currently receiving mixed receptions. Some believe these are smokin’ hot trends while others disagree. Those will ultimately be up to you because, in the end, your home design is truly up to you.
Definitely IN Design Trends
Let’s jump right in! Here are 7 home design trends that are hot in 2017.
IN Trend #1: Mix Multiple Textures
One trick that great designers fully grasp is mixing multiple textures. Wood, metal, fabric, and stone can be combined in a myriad of ways. When done well, the result is spectacular.(more…)
With two major hurricanes largely past and more on the way, it’s very important that you learn all you can about flood insurance. There are a lot of myths out there so we’re going to set the record straight. Even if you are not a good candidate for flood insurance you should, at least, understand your options before deciding. In this piece, we’ll cover what you need to know about flood insurance.
Read this article to learn what you need to know about flood insurance.(more…)
Your house is not tumbling down around you, but rather you can’t resist the urge to feel there is a “yet” attached on there. There are a couple of reasons you could end up thinking about home renovation tasks. It might be that you have lagged behind on your current home’s maintenance and are now piled up with an extensive amount of work to get it back to standard. Start with a helpful home renovation guide. Before you give up on your current home, maybe fix everything that is bothering you in the first place.
Renovating older homes give you many options to choose from… just make sure you have the right priorities.(more…)
The roof of a house remains one of the most important “make it or break it” factors for prospective homeowners. Those interested in purchasing residential real estate or current homeowners considering selling their house need to consider their roof. Is it built to last and designed for the region’s weather? Regardless of whether you’re heavily invested in real estate or someone looking to flip a project home for profit, here are five signs you need a new roof, especially if you want a quick sale.
Each year I update the data required to determine, where is the best bang for your buck in Louisville real estate. I began this practice back in 2014. I’ve added a couple of new Louisville real estate areas to the mix but what has been most striking was the contrast between the most expensive areas and the best values.
With this handy map, we can quickly see where your Louisville real estate dollars go the farthest.
