A lot of homeowners are looking beyond the basic deck or patio to a complete outdoor experience. They're designing and building homes with multi-level decks, patios connected to decks and pools, screened porches, arbors and outdoor kitchens. According to a May 2019 article on Zillow.com,...
The days are longer and the weekends are busier. So many of us here in the Midwest enjoy the warm weather and sunshine the summer offers and if we could only figure out how to keep these warm, positive feelings all year long without moving...
You’re ready to start building the house of your dreams… how exciting! But first thing’s first. It’s time to narrow it down to find your personal style. This can be easy or challenging, depending on how well you already know what you like and don’t...
Wireless lighting controls are likely in your future. Here's why. Mention home lighting trends and what comes to mind is the growth of LEDs. But the incandescent bulb isn't the only thing about to disappear—the wall switch may be going the same way. The Rise of...
“Let’s go hang out in the basement!” Admit it. You instantly pictured a dark and dingy partially finished basement with zero natural light, furnished with worn out couches that should have been tossed years ago. When proper lighting and building materials are chosen by the...
A roadmap to guide decisions toward the best outcome Most homebuyers want assurance that their new home will offer a healthy, comfortable environment and lower energy bills, but many don't know what questions to ask the builder to get that outcome. Help has arrived from Erase40, an...
Regardless of whether you’re a professional chef or your culinary creations look like something from the Netflix show Nailed It, you need the space to flex your cooking muscles and create something delicious. The modern kitchen is typically designed with extra space but there are...
Being a family with teens or young adults in 2019 often feels like a fleet of ships passing in the night. Between a full workday, countless after-school activities, transporting kids to and from said after-school activities and the ever-present handheld technology in the home, family...
When choosing flooring material for your kitchen, you want something beautiful but you also want something durable and easy to clean. When cooking, baking, or sharing a meal with family and friends, the kitchen sees many spills and messes, so you want to make sure...
Getting a child to sleep at night is no easy task for any parent. The boundless energy, the need for one more story before bed, and the constant demand to come to sleep in your bedroom are all relatable challenges most parents can relate to....