Change any dark or oddly painted rooms to a light, neutral color, and prioritize any walls and rooms where the paint is dirty or showing signs of aging.
Choose your location before you start looking at homes, as where you live will ultimately be more important – both in terms of your day-to-day happiness and your investment – than the home itself.
Solar security lights, flood lights or accent lights use solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity, then store this electricity in special batteries that power the lights come nightfall.
Caliente: Just like the name implies, this fiery red from Benjamin Moore will quickly heat up a room. It’s perfect for a large dining room or any room that can handle a bright pop of color.
Find out what zoning will allow for in your town. And be sure to return your room to its status as usable garage space if and when you choose to put your home on the market, as the number of garages will impact the sales price.
Do as much as possible without spending too much money and let a few months go by to see how your new budget is in place now with a mortgage and home expenses.
How to Up the Cozy Factor in Your Home – an oversized sofa, a sweet day bed, a hammock, big cushy floor pillows–all of these lounge areas can up the cozy ante in your home.