When looking for a new home to purchase the neighborhood is often one of the first things you consider. You want to relocate somewhere that you and your family will feel most comfortable. So, you look at factors like the types of people that make up the community, crime rates, school systems, and job opportunities. Though these things should certainly be at the top of your list, it also doesn’t hurt to look at the type of residences within a particular area. 

Across the country, there are so many places filled with beautiful architectural structures that make up a community. From townhomes and colonial properties to condos and ranch-style properties, there are stylish properties with aesthetics and features that are sure to wow you. Below, is a look at some of the most beautiful areas to live in the US.  [Read more…]

Making upgrades within your home can improve the value, but more importantly, it can improve your comfort. This is especially true in a frequently used area such as a bathroom. If you want to make this room feel more comfortable and luxurious, like you would experience at a spa, there are many upgrades you can choose from. Those listed below are the best to get started with. Although some of these are small, the impact they make on this room will be notable and appreciated.

1. Heated Floors

During the winter, stepping on cold tile floors can be brutal on your feet. One of the best ways to avoid this is by having heated floors installed by a contractor. These will provide unmatched warmth throughout the length of the bathroom so your feet are never cold again. [Read more…]

Farewell Winter! Daffodils and tulips are here, lambs are leaping around in the fields and getting up first thing on a morning isn’t quite so depressing – it’s official, Spring has sprung! Spring usually has us feeling all fresh and wanting to make a change, and it just makes us feel energized and ready to start something. So, why not put some of that energy into refreshing your home?

Winter really takes its toll on the family home; the excitement and intensity of the festive season alone seems to take an age to clear up after…not to mention muddy boots in the hallway, wet coats dripping onto the tiled floor, dirty pawprints all over the carpet and that’s just the inside. The outside of our homes takes a battering too! [Read more…]