Finding great used furniture takes some digging – yard sales, consignment stores, antique malls, and more. Some items aren’t worth the trip home, so before you plunk you’re your money, consider some tips on what makes a smart buy in … Continue reading →

If you’re a homeowner with a gas grill, you probably are already looking forward to having your first barbeque of the season. Since most people tend not to use their grills over the winter, your grill has had time to … Continue reading →

Older neighborhoods often feature bungalows – small homes that are full of charm. Among the most popular is the Craftsman bungalow, designs that celebrate the wood, stone, iron, ceramic and glass craftsmen of the early 1900s to about 1930.  Inspired … Continue reading →

The Prairie style for home design is one of the few truly American designs in architecture.  Considered “modern” in style, it is the creation of an organic style by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright.  The name derived from the publication … Continue reading →

If you’re a homebuyer, you either love ranch-style homes or you think they’re hopelessly out of date. Either way, here are a few tidbits you didn’t know that will help you appreciate them a lot more.  Eighty percent of existing … Continue reading →

Few homes have more charm than the Medieval revival style of architecture affectionately known as the Tudor. Defined by steeply pitched and gabled roofs, prominent chimneys, and decorative timber, the Tudor style is equally attractive in cottages or palatial estates. … Continue reading →

Is your home’s mudroom or entryway a cluttered mess of coats and boots that makes it hard to see the floor? Don’t sweat it. You are not alone. By bringing organization to this space in a house, you can provide … Continue reading →

Too many clothes, not enough closet space? Where to put your clothes can be a problem, especially if you’re planning to buy an older home or a smaller home. What can you do? A. Buy a bigger home, with a bigger … Continue reading →