Photo by rawpixel via Pixabay Did you know buyers are willing to pay nearly 3.5 percent more for a home that features green or high-performance features? And while that may not sound like a lot, it factors out to be a whopping $8,750 for every $250,000. The key to getting the most for your green upgrades, however, lies...

Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger from Pexels Natural stone siding is not always the best choice. Depending on your budget and the climate where you live it might be wise to choose an alternative. But what if you have your heart set on the look of a stone house? There are lots of material options for home exteriors on...

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When buying a home, you can either build a new residence from scratch or buy an existing home already built. This can be a tough decision to make. Here are a few pros and cons of each to help you move forward with your decision. Buying an Existing Home There are several advantages to buying a home that’s...

When you hear the word catnip, you probably think of the herb used in cat toys. Also called catmint, the catnip plant has many uses and helpful properties beyond exciting felines. Here are some reasons you might consider growing catnip in your garden: An Attractive Companion Plant One great way that growing catnip can benefit you and your...

Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay A mortgage pre-approval can be a valuable tool for understanding how much you can afford to spend on purchasing a home. It can also make you seem much more attractive to sellers and help to identify any potential problems that may make it difficult to get a loan. In fact, many lenders claim...

Image by Lisa Simmons from Pixabay While house hunting, it’s always a good idea to drop your pets off at doggy daycare or get a pet sitter for the afternoon. If you have no choice but to leave them at home, you can keep them safe by properly preparing the space ahead of time. Here’s a look at...

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Creating a container garden is more than just beautiful design. In order for your container garden to thrive and look its absolute best you need to make sure the plants are happy and healthy. Here we’ll go over some of the most common mistakes and problems in container gardening and how to avoid them. Combining Plants With Incompatible...

Photo by Armin Rimoldi from Pexels When you upgrade your bath to create a soothing spa environment at home, you may never want to leave the house again. Here's what we suggest for turning your ordinary bath into a relaxing home spa. Add a Chromotherapy System A chromotherapy shower system adds a relaxing light show to your shower...

An absolute, one of a kind house on an incredibly gorgeous property! You simply have to come see this oasis with award winning Briarcliff Schools - (situated in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, so lower taxes). The property borders hundreds of acres of Town land, so the privacy and peacefulness is amazing - and the features outside are breathtaking! Your own private pond, stream, and waterfalls..A huge, park-like front yard..And an expansive wooded area in back for hiking, exploring, setting up a rope swing or fire pit! Inside, there are SO many options - the owners' Primary Bedroom upstairs has privacy and the door out to the deck..But there are...

A home unlike any other in this neighborhood! In 2003, the current owner completely transformed a typical 1950's Ranch into her dream house! The Master Bedroom was extended to almost twice the original size to allow for TWO walk-in closets and a large sitting area. The modern Master Bath has radiant heated floors, beautiful tile work, a large vanity with double sink, and Jacuzzi tub. The Eat In Kitchen boasts an upscale area for cooking; and a separate, beautiful space for meals, complete with vaulted ceiling and door out to a Trex deck to enjoy outdoor dining, or just morning coffee overlooking the beautiful property. The view towards the...