Posts in Category: Home Renovation Tips

Sunrooms add so much to a home. They provide you with additional space, so you can finally have that extra dining area, entertainment room or lounge you've always wanted. They allow you to expand your seasonal living space and enjoy the outdoors without the threat of bugs or inclement weather. Sunlight and nature surround you in a sunroom, extending your seasons so you can enjoy them while in the comfort of your home.

A sunroom is the perfect solution for adding functionality, value and space to your home. Sunrooms not only provide numerous sources of enjoyment, but will also increase the value of your home without putting a big dent in your pocketbook. Sunrooms are affordable, as they are by far one of the most cost-effective home improvement projects. This affordable addition offers numerous options that will greatly benefit your home.

In a world where crafting and DIY projects have become more prevalent than ever, it only makes sense that women have created a personal, modern-day sanctuary where they can bring their hobbies to life. The new term “she shed” has been showing up in home and garden magazines and home improvement TV shows everywhere. Think of it as a home away from home that is within walking distance of your house.

The first thing you should do before decorating your sunroom is determine how you want to use your new space. Will it be your new entertainment area, added dining space or a room for plants? The answer to this question can be one singular intention, or perhaps your new sunroom will serve more than one purpose.

Adding a porch or sunroom is a great way to gain extra square footage in your home. While this not only adds value to your home, it also is an easy and affordable way to enjoy your natural surroundings. However, simply building a sunroom shouldn't be where the process ends.

Is your porch looking old and tired? Front porch repair can be as simple as replacing a few weathered boards and adding a new coat of paint. With the right mix of furnishings, décor and other aesthetics, this can be your family’s favorite place to gather. There are other changes to consider that may make the front, or back, porch a more usable and comfortable space that your family will love.

Seasonal décor will make your home feel more welcoming all year round.  Decorating your home has a wonderful impact during the gloomy winter months when our souls are hungry for color and visual interest. Decorating the porch in winter can seem daunting, especially if you live in a cold climate where it’s impossible to keep outdoor plants alive from November through March.  Don’t worry about that though, even without live plants there many options to choose from depending on the type of porch you have and what inspires you.

Since your home is your biggest single investment, home improvements can add to its value. Any money you spend there is normally recouped in the form of equity. The housing market has not fully recovered and many homeowners who wanted to sell their home and move on are now stuck in a place that’s too small for their growing family. Combine those two facts and you’ve got the perfect reasons to embark on a home addition project.

One of the best ways to increase the value of your home is to increase the total amount of square footage. This is usually done by adding a room onto your home’s existing floor plan. In this post we’ll explore some home addition ideas. Given that one of the crucial elements of perfecting your new space is having a functional and well-built roof, we will look at the roof addition possibilities for each option. 

Do you like the home you’re in now? Do you appreciate your neighbors and are happy with your home’s location, but still feel cramped at times? Do you yearn for extra space to entertain company or relax and take a breather?

The solution is not to find boxes and rent a U-Haul truck to move to another location. We all know how frustrating that can be. The key is to turn that comfortable place that you love into your dream home.