Do you and your family have fun in your yard — or is it just unused space that means you have a long list of chores every weekend? A well-planned yard gives you extra room to enjoy without adding a tremendous amount of upkeep. If your yard could use a little love, it’s time to make […]
READ MORERemodeling Projects That Pay You Back
Remodeling projects can make your home a noticeably better place to live — and if you decide to sell, certain projects will pay you back a good bit of what you put into them. So which projects are the best investments, in terms of their return when you sell? According to Remodeling magazine’s 2017 Cost […]
READ MOREExterior Paint Color Ideas
“What color should I paint my home?” is one of the most common, yet most difficult questions to answer for homeowners. However, choosing the exterior paint color for your home doesn’t have to be a daunting task. ACM Design is sharing some of their most popular custom home designs and highlighting the exterior paint selections for each. […]
READ MOREChoosing the Right Professional to Help You Stay in Your Home
While some home owners may dream about retiring to a tropical island or downsizing to a smaller home, an increasing number prefer to “age in place.” This means they want to continue living in their current home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age or limited mobility. As waves of baby boomers begin to consider […]
READ MORETop Design Trends of 2017
Curious about the latest home design trends? At the start of each year, the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) recognizes dozens of new projects from this past year that featured the most innovative layouts and eye-catching design elements. Among a wide variety of award-winning homes, several design trends are evident and will be […]
READ MORE3 Questions to Ask Yourself about DIY Remodeling
Dozens of do-it-yourself TV programs continually inspire consumers with new design ideas for their homes. Thousands of big-name home improvement retailer locations make it more convenient to find supplies. And millions of how-to videos online highlight seemingly simple step-by-step instructions that incite confidence in even the most novice of “handymen.” It’s no wonder why DIY […]
READ MOREWhat’s Hot in America’s Kitchen
The kitchen is the hub of the home and today’s designers are offering open space with areas designated for specific uses such as cooking, dining, conversation and relaxation. Adjacent areas to the kitchen such as the garage, pantry and laundry are also important to the flow of the house. During a Jan. 22 seminar at […]
READ MORERemodeling Savvy: Innovations in Paint
Significant innovations in paint over the past 20 years have lead to fascinating interior and exterior applications. Today home owners can use paint to generate solar power, light up a hallway, waterproof a basement and even draw on the walls with no fear. If you’re thinking about painting your home, knowing what’s new in paint […]
READ MOREDesign a Home Office that Works for You
Home offices are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity with more people telecommuting or running their own businesses from their homes. The number of Americans who work from home is in the millions, and with the rising cost of gas and increased traffic causing longer commutes, that number is likely to […]
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