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What Color Should I Paint My Front Door?

What Color Should I Paint My Front Door?

If your household, like most, rarely uses the front door, you may not even think about how it looks from the street.  But, your front door is an important part of your home’s curb appeal.  Giving it a new look can instantly freshen up your home, becoming a welcoming focal point for guests. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Choosing a Roof Shingle Color

Choosing a Roof Shingle Color

The color of the shingles on your roof may not be top-of-mind most of the time.  But, rest assured…if you ever build a new home or have to put a new roof on your current home, shingles will become a big issue in your world!  Read on for a few tips on how to selectContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Green Outdoor Furniture

Green Outdoor Furniture

If you are hoping to create and outdoor oasis in your yard this summer, you will find a ton of options when it comes to furniture.  But, several companies are offering some tantalizing features with their products. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Using Fabric to Add Color Outdoors

Using Fabric to Add Color Outdoors

Once upon a time, the only fabrics rated for outdoor use came in about three colors (beige, burgundy and forest green) or tropical patterns (which aren’t terribly useful when you live in the Midwest), and typically weren’t readily available by-the-yard.  However, bold colors and wild patterns have become the norm, giving homeowners many options forContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Exterior Home Renovation

Before and After: Exterior Home Renovation

It’s amazing what seemingly small changes can do to the front of a home.  Take, for example, this set of before and after pics. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Exterior Home Updates

Before and After: Exterior Home Updates

I have many years of experience in new construction projects, which have me selecting exterior finishes for all the homes I work on.  A client who hired me several years ago to help her with the interior of her home several years ago, recently asked my advice for the update of the exterior of herContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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