Walking into the bathroom, the visitor noticed the tile was a strange shade of yellow, along with avocado green and dark brown. She felt like she had entered a time machine and stepped back into 1978. The look was, in her words, “jarring.” It didn’t feel good. It felt eerie. Was that an orange shag… Continue Reading
Isn’t it interesting how people are either too cold or too hot? This seems to be a common phenomenon no matter where a person lives! Thankfully, homes have heating and cooling systems that allow us to “set” the temperature to what we prefer, so even when it’s cold outside we’re warm indoors, and vice versa.… Continue Reading
It’d be nice to have new countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. Maybe it’s time to change the cabinets in those rooms to something more modern looking, right? And perhaps this is the year when the house gets all new carpeting and/or wood flooring… All of these projects cost money. What are some ways to… Continue Reading
Are you a picky person by nature? If so, you might want to consider building your new home rather than buying one that’s on the market. When you build your own home you get to decide the details. For a picky person, this is an ideal situation. Imagine you’re a single guy or gal and… Continue Reading
There’s a concept that has become well-known as of late called “aging in place.” Instead of sending a person to a senior home, the idea is that they could and should stay in their own home for as long as possible, hence “aging in place.” There are quite a few home improvements that can be… Continue Reading
It’s a common story in this part of Florida: so-and-so moved down from New York, Pennsylvania or New Jersey to get away from the cold, snowy winters. He or she brought along some family members, but more would– conceivably– like to come, too. Where to put them is often the question many Floridians ask themselves…… Continue Reading
How much time do you spend in your kitchen? Have you ever thought about it, and added up the hours per week? Most people spend about 30 minutes in the morning in their kitchen, preparing and eating breakfast. If they’re home for lunch or dinner, they’ll spend about 45 minutes in the kitchen each meal,… Continue Reading
Most people settle for whatever’s offered to them in every way, whether it’s the foods they eat, the jobs they take, or the homes they live in… but then there are people who “march to the beat of a of their own,” and seek the personalized things that suit their specific needs. In a world… Continue Reading
What are some of the most common reasons to have a home addition put on your house? There are several. Growing Families First and foremost, the main reason people choose to have an addition built on their house is for more room for… whatever they need room for, such as a home office, a bedroom… Continue Reading
According to BestPlaces.net, Tallahassee has an average of 233 sunny days per year. FYI, the United States’ average is 205 sunny days per year. So Tallahassee is sunnier than average. It’s no wonder that people move from Northern cities like Buffalo (155 sunny days), Detroit (183), and Chicago (189), to cities like Tallahassee where the… Continue Reading