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Which camp do you fall into: Team Gray or Team Beige?

A person can drown in moments before you even realize what is happening. Read on to educate yourself and be prepared to keep everyone safe with this vital information.

Dangerous Misconceptions About Drowning It’s an unsettling topic but one that must be confronted: Children can drown. Let’s dispel some myths about drowning and increase safety for everyone.

Browsing online for homes is a huge time-saver for buyers. But what are the limitations of virtual shopping? Here’s why you should still see a home in person before you sign on the dotted line.

Should You Buy a Home Sight Unseen? Online real estate marketplaces are amazing tools for sellers and buyers alike. Is it wise to make a purchase decision solely based on website photos?

In housing, everything old is new again - and the farmhouse style is no exception. Today’s modern farmhouse style combines vintage elements with modern minimalism to create homes that are comfy havens.

The Comfy Minimalism of Modern Farmhouse Design The modern farmhouse style is one of today’s hottest trends in residential design. Is a modern farmhouse living the life for you?

Which of these natural colors inspires your home design?

If large carpenter bees are hovering outside your house, they could also be tunneling into your home. Here’s what to look for.

Carpenter Bees: Should I Be Concerned? When it comes to carpenter bees, homeowners tend to see these giant bees as a menace or as pollinators. What camp would you join?

When you’re shopping for a home, you may hear jargon like “contract pending” or “days on market.” There’s no need for these terms to go over your head - use this primer to arm yourself with knowledge.

Be in the Know on Real Estate Terminology There are terms common to the real estate industry and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Here’s a quick primer on typical MLS and real estate terminology.

Should you use faux paint finishes when staging? Read this primer for tips on styles and uses to get the look you want.

Faux Paint Finishes: In or Out? Are faux paint finishes in or out? Most interior designers would agree, it is based on the application technique used and the skill with which is applied.

Showers with no glass enclosures? Weird? Or less to clean?

Desperate for a more organized home? Perhaps you’re a candidate for using the KonMari method!

Is the KonMari Method for Me? Here’s a breakdown of what the KonMari method of decluttering entails and how to answer the question Is the KonMari method for me?

We all know what architects can do, but did you know that you can also hire a professional residential designer to carry your dream home from concept to plans to reality? Here's how to choose the right one for you.

Residential Designer Versus Architect: Which is For You? People often think of hiring an architect when designing a house or a big remodeling project, but a residential designer may be able to get the job done.

Houses with furnishings in place sell better than those whose rooms are empty. Physically staging a house with actual furniture can be expensive and time-consuming, but with "virtual staging" it’s easy and economical to make a house look like home!

Using Virtual Home Staging to Sell Your House Bringing in furniture to stage empty rooms is expensive. Get that benefit without the work and cost by using virtual home staging to enhance your listing.

Virtual home tours are all the rage. Would you buy a home sight unseen?

Living space within barns used to be purely functional. Now “barndominiums” are fashionable. Is barn living the life for you?

Enjoy Space, Style and Savings With Barn Living Barns are no longer just spaces for livestock and farm equipment. Here’s what you need to know about the growing trend of barndominium living.

If you are choosing new windows for your home, the choices in types and materials can be confusing. This guide will make your window choices clear.

A Basic Look At Windows Knowing about your home’s components will help you make good decisions when it comes to your biggest investment. Here’s our crystal-clear guide to windows.

Moving is exhausting, and most will agree that packing up your kitchen is the hardest part. Here’s how to make it a little easier.

Your Survival Guide to Packing and Moving Your Kitchen Moving is hard, stressful work, and packing a kitchen may be the most difficult task of all. Here’s how to ease the stress of wrapping up all those dishes!

What do you see... beauty or clutter?

Converting a garage into a room can be less expensive and time consuming than adding on a full room. Here are some important considerations before you begin construction.

The Ins and Outs of Garage Conversions Although generally less expensive than building on a room, garage conversions require careful thought. Let's sort through what's involved in this project.

Dormer windows add interest to any roofline and admit natural light and ventilation to upstairs rooms and attic space. Read this guide for what you need to know about dormers.

Dormer Styles and Construction Dormer windows are a common in American homes. If you are building a new home or want to add dormers as part of a renovation, here’s what you need to know.

Whether you are staging your home for sale or simply wanting to achieve that look of perfectly placed furniture and accessories, here is a handy guide for you!

Measurements for Home Furnishing Placement When furnishing your home, you may have puzzled over numbers. Here’s our handy guide to measurements for placing your furnishings and designing your space.

Monochromatic room design is on trend. Beautiful or Boring?

Homes need water, but only in the right places. Here's how you can proactively prevent costly water damage around your house.

Preventing Water Damage in Your Home Water damage at home can be costly. Review these tips to troubleshoot your house from top to bottom to prevent a budget-busting nightmare.

Learning about the construction choices for your home starts with the foundation. Do you know the three types of foundations as well as their pros and cons?

Understanding House Foundations in New Construction Knowledge is always a good thing, so let’s begin at the beginning: the house foundation. There are three types: slabs, crawl spaces and basements.

Letting your home’s buyer take early possession of your house carries significant risks. Here’s what you should know to protect yourself.

When a Home Buyer Wants Early Possession of the House Sometimes in a home sale, the buyer asks to take possession of the property before closing. Here's what you need to know to protect your interests.

Which is more your style...a pottery wheel or pottery barn?

Opinions vary on how often to wash bed sheets. Read this guide on how to practice good bedding hygiene.

How Often Should You Wash Your Bed Sheets? Is there any place on earth cozier than your own bed? Here’s our guide to keeping bed sheets clean from all that microscopic stuff in the bed.

When you’re buying a home, certain telltale signs can warn you of expensive repair issues ahead. Your due diligence now could spare you thousands of dollars in future repairs.

Danger Ahead: Warning Signs of a House’s Condition You may have found a home you’ve fallen in love with, but you must assess the house’s condition before the purchase decision. Check for these warning signs.

You go downstairs for a drink of water, flip on the light and…yikes! There’s a snake in the house! What should you do? Consult this guide for avoiding close encounters of the slithery kind.

Slithers and Shivers! Removing a Snake From Your House No one wants to get up close and personal with a snake. What should you do when one slithers into your home? Take a deep breath and use this guide.

Do you prefer an open, inviting kitchen space or are you the one that screams "Get Out of My Kitchen!"?