Winter 2021

If there’s one area of the home that most often calls for custom upgrades, it’s the kitchen. Whether you’ve purchased a new build or a previously-owned home, even well-designed spaces can be improved to better suit your needs. You don’t have to spend a fortune on renovations to create your dream kitchen – especially if your biggest problem is a lack of storage.

Finished basements have become one of the most popular renovation projects to maximize both space and value in the home. The beauty of this type of renovation is how versatile it can be – you can go all in by adding a bathroom or kitchenette or stick to the basics like dry walling and flooring. It’s important to know that thanks to the rising cost of building supplies, even the most basic basement renovations can add up quickly these days. Here are some key questions to consider before finishing your basement to get the most value out of your project:

Home HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems are commonly overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance. A clean, well-working furnace will not only help to improve energy efficiency in the winter months, it will improve your family’s health.

You may be wondering if it’s a bad idea to list your home for sale in the winter months because the market is slower. But with the delayed spring market pushing buyer demand into the fall, this year has proven different. In 2020, low inventory in many urban markets coupled with low interest rates have demand outpacing supply. As a result, this has created a hot winter market. It’s looking like the colder weather will bring big advantages to both buyers and sellers.

Nothing quite says “Happy Holidays” like festive décor and creative DIY projects to freshen up your space. There’s a reason why so many people fill their Pinterest boards with holiday design ideas, after all. While family gatherings may look a little different this year, there are plenty of easy home improvements you can take on before the festive season to incite a little holiday cheer.

Every year when January rolls around we vow to eat healthy, read more, and save money. But we rarely consider what we can do to better our homes. Here are a few simple resolutions that will make your home more efficient, clean and welcoming in the coming year.