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Outdoor Spaces
So, have you decorated your garage yet? Ok, so maybe you haven’t looked at it this way, but I think we can all agree that it needs to organized! I love this post from Jessica – a self-professed DIY and blog junkie about creating your dream garage. If the garage is not your area of responsibility, feel free to forward this post to your personal garage manager.
A well organized garage is every homeowners dream; unfortunately the garage is one room in the home that doesn’t always receive the love it deserves. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t use my garage for random items that have no place, excess storage and well, garbage. Just because we don’t spend as much time in there as we do in the kitchen, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t still be a space that can be enjoyed.
One of the main reasons my garage gets neglected is because I never go in there. It houses the boyfriend’s project car and the many, many tools he “requires” to work on it and therefore looks like this most of the year:
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Thanks to Alex for these great tips on how to improve your home’s curb appeal. While a new garage door can make a huge impact on the curb appeal of a home, many of these are gentle reminders to do what you KNOW you should be doing. A little elbow grease and diligence will go a long way!
If you want to sell your home you can greatly improve your chances of doing so by improving your home’s curb appeal. The better your home looks from the outside, the more enthusiastic any potential buyers will be when they come and take a look at it.
Check out these five ways to increase your home’s curb appeal and boost your chances of an early sale.
1. Replace your garage door
If you have a garage and the door is looking a bit the worse for wear, take the opportunity to get a new one installed. People will want to know they can park their car safely inside the garage, and a new door will look clean and fresh too. If the door works fine but the paint is peeling, give it a new coat.
2. Give your front door a new coat of paint
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Thanks to Christa for this very helpful guest post about something we may not always think about. Deck rails not only make a big difference in the aesthetics of an outdoor space, but goodness – they are doing a very important safety job as well! Form and function are key here!
If you are someone who entertains a lot, then you probably have a deck for added space. It is important that your deck be complete with deck railings as this adds safety for all your guests. I am sure you would want your deck to add to the overall architectural style of your home as well. If you are not sure of how to achieve this, you might need help. This is why I am outlining 9 tips below of how to choose deck railings that are not only safe, but complement your home architectural design.
1. Building codes
Before going out and purchasing the materials for your deck railing, it is important to check with your local Town Planning Department on what type of material is legal, as some materials are not legal in some municipalities. They should also be able to give you guidelines on measurements like heights. The average height of a deck railing is normally 36 inches and the space between the rail posts should be no less than 6 inches apart. This takes into consideration access for adults and children.
2. Deck railing types
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Enjoy this inspirational guest post from Jessica, a fabulous designer from the Balsam Hill Tree company. I love a great “do’s and don’ts” post – especially about seasonal decor! ~Susan
The rich colors of fall inspire even novice home decorators to take on a new project, and we at Balsam Hill Tree Company really get into the feel of the season, because it transitions into our favorite holiday, Christmas!
To us, the falling leaves means preparing for renewal, from hardship to ethereal beauty. For those who want to show off the beauty of autumn, we have these Do and Don’t tips to help you create an easy, beautiful front porch that greets visitors from last falling leaves until December rolls in.
Do: Use the rich, earthy colors of the season in your decorations.
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