Welcome the arrival of autumn with these fall decoration trends! Here are some tips on how to bring bright fall colors and fun designs to both the inside and outside of your home.

Warm-Colored Walls

A few major paint companies deemed black as their 2018 color of the year! Black invigorates a room and makes a bold design statement. The color gives homeowners a refined and eclectic feel while simultaneously promoting a cozy space.

A black, dramatic wall functions as the perfect backdrop for...

For the average American homeowner, one aspect of routine exterior maintenance is lawn care.

Nothing helps improve a home’s curb appeal quite like a well-maintained lawn. Perhaps with the exception of drought-prone areas with strict water conservation, nothing seems quite as American as seeding, watering, mowing, and edging that lush green space. But while growing and maintaining perfect grass isn’t altogether too difficult for most of the country, what we think of as lawn grass isn’t native...

If you're looking for a traditional home that just screams 20th-century American values, you can't go wrong with a Craftsman style home.

These homes often appear on home renovation shows, particularly those in the southern United States. They're often found needing a lot of love--but just bursting with charm. They're an ideal home style for anyone looking for the perfect combination of simplicity and beautiful craftsmanship--they're craftsman, after all.

The History of Craftsman Homes The A...

If you’re in the market to buy a home, you may have considered buying one with a swimming pool. Owning a pool requires maintenance, but is also a great place for friends and family to gather. I mean, who doesn't love the idea of lounging poolside on a hot summer day?

Here's exactly what you need to know in order to make a well-informed decision, as well as types of maintenance you'll be responsible for if you buy a home with a pool.

Water Level Pools lose water through natural evaporation a...

With the warmest months of the year approaching, gathering with friends and family will be on your mind. This means pulling out the grill and getting your outdoor space ready. If you feel your patio or deck is a bit drab and needs a makeover, don't fret. Here are 5 ways to brighten up your backyard and give it a makeover.

Bring the Inside Out What’s inside your home does not always have to stay there! Bring the rustic, modern or Mediterranean style of your living room to the backyard or pa...

We all grew up hearing the phrase “April showers bring May flowers.” It gave us something to look forward to during the rainy, muddy season that follows the cold, snowy season. But where did the phrase come from?

I love learning about the origins of things—of anything. Nothing is out of my interest zone. With the current rain showers providing the yearly gloomy mood that we just cannot escape from, I thought I’d do some digging and see what I could find about this common phrase.

Where Does t...

The Cape Cod house originated in New England in the 1600s and has become an extremely popular architectural style in homes all around the world. These homes were built for function rather than looks, but we cannot help but love the design.

It follows a simplistic design with symmetrical lines, a central front door with windows on either side. Also, they feature shutters and an exterior of either shingle or clapboard.

The New England Cape Cod This style became popular in the 1930s in New Eng...