Flipping houses has become a popular investment, but don’t mistake popular for easy. All too often, people buy a property to flip and find themselves losing money instead of making it! There are a number of things that can go wrong, but the first step in profiting from a fixer upper is choosing the right […]
We have had a couple of gorgeous, sunny days lately, and it’s been making us crave time outside! Spring can’t come soon enough, and for many of you, this is the time of year to start thinking about your garden and flower beds. Although we have a number of chilly days ahead in Southwest Missouri, […]
There are few greater pleasures than pulling up old carpet in a house to find original hardwood flooring. Wood has served as a functional and elegant flooring material for hundreds of years and will never go out of style. Even so, most modern home builders aren’t installing hardwood floors. There are a number of wood […]
One of the hottest trends in home design right now is built-in shelving. Floating shelves, recessed shelves, built-in shelves, fixed bracket shelves…Personally, I’m so thankful that storage is in style! It seems like we can ALWAYS use more storage space in our house! If you’re in the same boat, read on. From bedroom corners to […]
There’s something special about an old house. The slope of the floor, the intricacies of the molding, the quirkiness of the floor plan. Every old house has its own charm. That’s what makes us fall in love with them, right? The question is: How do you maintain an old home’s original character while updating it […]
Small bathrooms can be just as charming as the rest of the house. You can make a small space feel bigger with a few strategic design choices. The best part? You don’t have to tear down walls to make it happen! Check out these 6 steps to make a small bathroom feel bigger. **No demolition […]
For years, designers and marketers have turned to the Color of the Year for inspiration. This year, like any other, color and home design experts have come up with selections that reflect the next step in color design. Check out 2021’s Color of the Year to get inspiration for your home remodel, room makeover, or […]
There is one thing every homeowner dreads in the fall: Leaf removal. If you’ve got a leafy lawn, you know this chore puts your body to the test every year. Here are a few leaf removal hacks to make getting rid of those leaves a little bit easier. The Importance of Leaf Removal Maybe you’re […]
Although we’ve had a warm October in Southwest Missouri so far, we all know that cold weather is on the horizon. Are you ready? We always recommend giving your home heating systems a test run now to make sure you don’t find yourself without heat in the middle of a cold snap!! Getting to know […]
Carving pumpkins is one of our favorite fall activities, but once the carving is over, you’re left with a mess! The smell of rotting pumpkins still lingers in our dumpster from last year! How can you embrace your love of pumpkins without the overwhelming mess? There’s lots of ways! We have 12 creative ways you […]