Are you tired of pledging yourself to a gym every single January, only to drop off a few months in? Maybe you’re tired of saying that you’ll spend less money because, well let’s face it: prices on everything are almost always going up.

Let’s try something new this year: a resolution for the home.

Breaking them up into monthly tasks is a much more manageable way to accomplish your goals, and it's great for those lacking in the attention span department (*cough cough*... me).

Here are a few r...

While the thought is scary, some of us may have gotten stuck at the last minute with hosting this year’s family holiday dinner/party.

You might even still be recovering from Thanksgiving, if you got stuck with that, too. Oy.

But don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to make the dinner run a little smoother than it has been in your nightmares dreams.

Clean up the house. This is important, no matter what! Even if only your closest family and friends are coming over, you’ll want to make sur...

One of the real joys this time of year is to say thank you to all of our readers--thank you for being a part of this journey with us!

All of us at Curb Appeal just want to take the time to wish you all the very best of the season. May your Christmas be very merry, and may your holidays be especially bright!

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be your resource for all things real estate and home.

While we celebrate with our own families, we will be thinking of our readers and t...

Homeowners insurance can be confusing—What do I need? What am I covered for?—but it is necessary.

Before you settle on a policy, there are a few things you need to understand.

Let’s Break Homeowners Insurance Down

You don’t have to get insurance on your home, but you should. In fact, most likely a mortgage lender will require you to insure your home. Besides, if something happens to what is likely the largest investment you’ll make in your lifetime, you don’t want to lose it.

There are se...

It's time to break out the Christmas cheer and prep the home for family gatherings and Santa's visit, if you haven't already.

Perhaps you’re a new homeowner who is still gathering their seasonal decorations, or maybe you have all the decorations you need but want to mix things up a bit.

Here are some easy decoration crafts to help you deck your halls.

Cinnamon Ornaments 

project from happyhourprojects.com

These are classic. At one point or another, you’ve either seen, made, or tried to...

As the New Year approaches, many of us are starting to think about the new: we're contemplating our resolutions and focusing on change.

New Year, new you. And this year, Pantone's color of the year reflects this.

What is color of the year?

Every year Pantone (the "world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems") makes a symbolic color selection. This color of the year is what they consider "a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an...

Technology has advanced dramatically, and it’s been moving into the home in new ways. While some form of home automation has been around since the 1930s, there’s no doubting that it’s become more advanced in recent years.

Because of that, you may not know where to start when it comes to automating your home. Possibilities are plentiful, so we’re narrowing it down to the top 10 ways to get the automation process started.

1) Lights At the end of a long day, playing “you’re it!” when it comes...