Archives for June 2016

8 Ways to Prep a Kitchen Resale

kitchen prepSome key updates to your kitchen will help you sell your house. Here’s what you need to know

It may be a seller’s market, but that shouldn’t stop you from fixing up your home before you list it. As you know, kitchens sell homes. However, what you might not know is how to create a space that seals the deal. If you update your kitchen’s finishes and stage the space properly, your home won’t be sitting on the market for long. Here are eight ways to prep your kitchen for resale.

Kitchen Trends to Consider and Avoid For Your Remodel

Kitchen trends

6 Ways to Spice Up Your Neutral Kitchen

Kitchen spiceLook to these details to prevent a white kitchen from feeling a bit stark

Despite the benefits of neutral kitchens, such as enhanced natural light and an emboldened sense of cleanliness, many homeowners find neutral kitchens so boring. Never fear. With a few design tweaks, you can get all the advantages of neutral kitchens with a little added excitement. These six kitchens from the Houzz Kitchens of the Weekshow you how to do just that.

To-Dos: Your June Home Checklist

june to dosGet your house set for summer with a mix of maintenance musts and breezy room refreshes

Summer officially begins on June 20 this year, but why wait until then to get into the summer spirit? Get a jump-start by prepping your home and garden for warm weather, setting up the perfect drip-dry spot for beach towels, reorganizing the kitchen (hello, smoothie bar), and more. These 15 to-dos cover all the bases, so you can enjoy your month to the fullest.

13 Places to Sneak In a Desk

desk thumbThere’s no need to work at the kitchen table with so many other spots for a workstation at home

If you don’t have the luxury of designating an entire room in your house as an office, don’t worry: You have other options. Whether it’s a closet or a corner of the laundry room, there are plenty of places where you can squeeze in a desk. Here are 13 of our favorite spots for locating a workstation at home.