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Bathroom Vs. Kitchen: Which Should You Remodel?

Bathroom Vs. Kitchen: Which Should You Remodel?

It has long been told that the best remodeling you could do was the kitchen.  However, according to cost vs. value studies, we found it’s actually the bathroom remodel that adds the most value to a house. According to recent studies, it makes the most logical sense to redo the bathroom because with a bathroom…

The Top 4 Winter Home Projects

The Top 4 Winter Home Projects

The chilly winter months are a great time to finally complete those interior home projects you’ve been considering! Residential contractors are a bit slower this time of year, so you can likely get a better deal, and your home will look great in time for spring. The National Association of Realtors recently released a report evaluating the resale value…

This Is The Hottest New Trend for Bathrooms

This Is The Hottest New Trend for Bathrooms

Looking to instantly make your bathroom chic and elegant for under $40? Consider painting it black! Described as the hottest new trend for bathrooms, designers are loving the dramatic hue and blending a black palette with bold metallic fixtures, industrial accents, and funky prints. Painting your entire master bathroom black isn’t for the faint of heart.  To…

3 Tips for Keeping Your Heating Bill Low

3 Tips for Keeping Your Heating Bill Low

It’s no secret that keeping your home warm and cozy can get pricey! Whether you have gas, electric, or oil heat, these three tips will help you keep your heating bill low:   Supplement gas or oil heat with a decorative electric fireplace — and you won’t believe how inexpensive they can be! We love…

Should You Love It Or List It?

Should You Love It Or List It?

It’s hard to decide whether or not to love your current home and renovate it to fit your lifestyle, or list it and start fresh in a great new space.  HGTV’s hit show, Love It or List It, features interior designer Hilary Farr and showcases her amazing ability to beautifully remodel a family’s existing home….

Easy & Fun DIY Chandelier with Stephanie Newcomb

Easy & Fun DIY Chandelier with Stephanie Newcomb

Stephanie Newcomb is EveryHome’s expert of all things creative, so it’s no surprise that she managed to take an old chandelier from drab to fab in a couple of easy steps. If you don’t have one of these brass chandeliers in your basement or your parents’ attic, be sure to head to your local thrift…

Downsizing Your Home Easily and Painlessly

Downsizing Your Home Easily and Painlessly

Looking to downsize or clean out your current home? Look no further! EveryHome agents Joe & Nick Santoro are the proud owners of Personal Property Managers, a local company designed to help families, estates and homeowner’s transition and move from their current living environments. They offer a one-stop solution, for downsizing your home, home cleanout, de-cluttering, estate…

Formal Dining Room: Don’t Call it a Comeback!

Formal Dining Room: Don’t Call it a Comeback!

Think Millennials don’t care about having a formal dining area? Think again! More and more young buyers are requesting a separate dining area to entertain family and friends, despite industry experts who predicted that the formal dining room would become functionally obsolete.  In fact, you would probably be surprised to know that many buyers in their…

Should You Finish Your Basement?

Should You Finish Your Basement?

We love finished basements, and it’s not uncommon for clients to question whether or not a basement is “finish-able.”  After all, this extra square footage can add a ton of living space and increase your home’s value (but please note that some finished basements count towards your home’s official square footage, and some do not. Ask…

Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist

Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist

Autumn is right around the corner! In order to keep your home in tip-top shape during the harsher winter months, we recommend the following autumn home maintenance checklist: This is the best time to get your heater serviced and inspected! A properly serviced heater will run more efficiently (saving you big bucks!) and it will…

Home Builder Confidence Soars to Ten Year High

Home Builder Confidence Soars to Ten Year High

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index has climbed to its highest level since 2005! The confidence index now sits at 61 points, which indicates slow but steady progress and an optimistic outlook among builders across the nation. Additionally, construction on new single-family homes soared 13% from June to July and has now reached…

Furnishing A Tiny Space

Furnishing A Tiny Space

Whether you’re in a studio apartment, a tiny home, or heading off to a dorm this fall, we’ve got you covered! Here are a few of our favorite picks for furnishing A tiny space: West Elm’s Reeve Dining Table is petite & trendy! 1. West Elm features a collection of furniture made specifically for small…

Adding Value With An In-Law Suite

Adding Value With An In-Law Suite

With an increasing number of baby boomers caring for elderly parents, it’s no wonder that in-law suites are rising in popularity! Homes with private quarters for aging parents or extended family members have become a hot commodity in our region. Here are the most important factors for creating an in-law suite with a great resale…

Keeping Your Home Safe While On Vacation

Keeping Your Home Safe While On Vacation

Who wants to worry about their home’s security while on vacation? Consider these five tips to ensure that you’re keeping your home safe while on vacation. 1. Be careful what you post! Did you know that Facebook and other social media websites are one of the top ways for thieves to learn of an empty…

Help! My Home Has No Storage Space

Help! My Home Has No Storage Space

What happens when you have too much stuff and not enough space to put it all? While we’re tempted to suggest donating and trashing half of your things, we know that’s not always realistic. (We can’t bear to part with our grandmother’s Russian doll collection, either!) Plus, it’s true that some homes are severely lacking…

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