Sam Sparks Realtor

If you're furnishing a new home for the first time, picking out items worth investing in can be difficult. Thankfully, there's guides like these to let us know when to go the secondhand route.

The Home Essentials You Should Always Buy New (Plus, the Ones to Get Secondhand!) We're all about shopping vintage and scoring secondhand treasures, but some home items are simply worth buying new.

Gallery walls are a fun way to add a pop of personality to your home. You need to hang them correctly, though -- if not, they can border on messy and unorganized.

How to Hang a Gallery Wall: Ideas and Tips A gallery wall is an artfully displayed collection of photos or objects. We have tips on how to hang a gallery wall that adds a modern look to your room.

Carpet is making a comeback! There are some great ways to make use of it in your home.

Carpet Flooring is Back — and It's Better than Ever The latest carpet flooring ideas are modern, easy to install, low-maintenance and eco-friendly. Here are 10 of the best carpeted room ideas we've found.

Are you looking for ways to incorporate the season into your decor? Using fall colors in your bedroom palette is a great way to capture the essence of autumn in your sleeping space.

47 Cozy And Inspiring Bedroom Decorating Ideas In Fall Colors A fall bedroom should be very cozy and at the same time stimulate you to get up. Here are great ideas to design it in this way.

When you think "cozy," the color purple probably doesn't come to mind. These interior designers think otherwise, because there are many warm shades and hues to this color.

This Unexpected Color Is an Instant Mood Booster, Says a Paint Expert Tired of gray walls? Looking to add a little color to your space? We asked experts to share the best purple paint colors for every type of room.

You don't have to fight smudges and fingerprints on your glass surfaces with harsh chemicals. Natural ingredients that can be found in your pantry will do the trick just as well!

DIY Glass Cleaner Clean glass with natural materials you likely already have in your pantry. Smudges and fingerprints on windows and mirrors don't stand a chance.

Having to negotiate is par for the course when purchasing a home. There's a right way and wrong way to haggle. If you're doing it the wrong way, you could be costing yourself a house.

6 Ways to Lose at Negotiating a House Price Negotiating house price can be a stressful time in the home-buying process. These real estate negotiation tips and real estate negotiation strategies will help you make the best offer and get the best house price.

Who says your bathroom can't look and feel like a high-end spa? If you're in search of calm and relaxation in your home, you may try stealing a few of these room makeover ideas.

25 Bathrooms With Breathtaking Views Soak in the scenery while you're soaking in the tub.

You may be surprised, but jewel tones are a big hit this fall! Make your home pop with any of these four colors.

You might not be a hyper-competitive player, but even the casual tennis player could use this checklist.

The Ultimate Pre-Match Checklist There's often a thin line between competitive success and failure. Here's everything you should do before a tennis match to improve your chances of winning.

Modular couches can shift from a couch to a bed, depending on your need. Traditional couches can't shift shapes, but they are more widely available and are seen in more homes. What's your preference?

An organized home office is a place where you can get way more work done in a more efficient manner.

5 Quick Tips for Home Office Organization Is your home office sharing space with the family or living room? Professional organizer Vicki Norris gives tips to help you organize your home office no matter what room it's in.

Curb appeal is really important when selling your home in the fall, so be sure to include simple seasonal decor in your front porch.

What do you think are the most important things a tennis newcomer should know?

Would you rather go to dinner at your favorite fancy restaurant or make a delicious home cooked meal?

Drying herbs is a great way to preserve fresh herbs for kitchen use. This drying rack makes it a stylish venture, too!

Make an Herb-Drying Rack From an Old Lampshade Upcycle a lampshade frame and turn it into a great device for making garden herbs last.

It's easy to bring a stressful work day into your home. Creating this "Third Space" can help you relax better once you walk through the door.

How a 'Third Space' Can Help You Get Grounded After a long day, sometimes all you need is to unwind.

A home as charming as this one is something all of us want. What's one way you can spark joy in your house?

This Magical Vacation Cottage Sparks Major Joy Enchanting is an understatement. Designer Kate Marker’s quaint Michigan masterpiece is filled with an eclectic blend of old and new pieces. HGTV.com takes you on a tour.

Here's a test: how much do you know about siding? Before you upgrade the exterior of your home, consider all the options you've got available.

Siding Basics Siding refers to any kind of material that is placed on the exterior of a home. Learn about the basics and the different types available for your home.

If your kitchen was designed around functionality and flexibility, would you be more willing to cook from home?

Smart Tips for the Ergonomic Kitchen Get expert advice on the right counter height, the best flooring and where to put your appliances.

You already want to spend all your time outside this summer, so why not make it even more comfortable? If these were in your home, you'd never go inside again.

Everything You Need to Relax Outdoors This Summer Every summer, you promise yourself that you'll spend more time in your outdoor space. Make it happen this year! We share 10 must-have items that'll make you want to spend all your time outside.

Is there an area in your life that you could take to the next level and make it extraordinary?

Having an updated kitchen is a great way to draw in potential homebuyers.