by Nancy Mershon | Jan 16, 2019 | home improvement, home maintenance
What kind of big ideas do you have for the new year? Chances are, you’ve made some self-improvement pacts during the early days of 2019. Most of us choose action oriented goals. Walk 10,000 steps a day. Replace the storm door. Volunteer more. What about...
by Nancy Mershon | Dec 5, 2018 | home improvement, remodeling
Are you making good use of all your storage nooks? If one of your closets is underused, it might provide the extra square footage you need to be more productive. Besides helping to keep our homes neater, cleaner, and better maintained, closets are master transformers....
by Nancy Mershon | Nov 1, 2018 | home improvement, pets
Pupdate a vintage TV console. You’ll love the picture perfect image. Don’t forget your furry friends when you’re planning a kitchen remodel. Dogs love to be part of kitchen life. Their own built-in alcove keeps them close but not underfoot. ...
by Nancy Mershon | Sep 25, 2018 | home improvement, home value, remodeling
Home improvement projects can range from a simple wall paint color change to an elaborate kitchen renovation. While remodeling can make your space more enjoyable to live in, you risk pricing your home out of the neighborhood. Before entering into any home improvement...
by Nancy Mershon | Aug 23, 2017 | curb appeal, home buying best practices, home improvement, remodeling
Enjoy your home now — and sell it for the best price tomorrow. Whether they expand a kitchen or add a patio, homeowners remodel because they want a nicer place to live. The problem comes when improvements to the property make the home fall outside of the norm for the...
by Nancy Mershon | May 24, 2017 | curb appeal, home improvement, home value
Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. We’re not talking about replacing vinyl siding with redwood siding; we’re talking about maintenance and beautifying tasks...