Does Your Home Need Shutters?
To shutter or not to shutter — it’s an exterior decorating decision many homeowners struggle with. Beyond being classically stylish, shutters can add shape to a home.
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How Much Should You Spend on Home Renovations?
Thinking about remodeling a part of your house? Those who have renovated will be the first to tell you how difficult it is to stay within a budget. That said, home renovation restrictions are a necessary evil. Otherwise, it’s easy to let things slide here and there — only to look up and realize you’ve blown past your budget by thousands of dollars.
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Should a Home’s Exterior Hardware Match?
When it comes to curb appeal, you’ll find a plethora of online opinions on everything from landscape design to paint colors. But you know what they say: The devil’s in the details, which brings us to today’s question: Does your exterior hardware need to match?
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How Much Value Do Shutters Add to Your Home?
Look, we’d love to be able to give you a neat and tidy calculation for the return on investment you can expect from adding shutters to your home … but it’s not that simple. The numbers depend on a lot of things — like your location, home and shutters style, and the housing market.
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Will Classic Black Shutters Work For Your Home?
Traditional, timeless, and effortlessly elegant, black shutters are a go-to choice for many homeowners (and for a good reason!). But how do you know if your home is a good fit for black shutters? Ahead, we’re diving into a few reasons why you should consider these black beauties for your own house.
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Window Cleaning 101: A (Simple) Guide to Streak-Free Shine
Pollen season is in full swing and you know what that means: It’s time to clean your windows. In addition to that seasonal coat of yellow, it’s impossible to avoid all the other common smudge culprits (we’re looking at you, toddler fingerprints and puppy noses!).
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Hot Home Color Trends: Exterior Paint Colors for 2021
With so much time social distancing at home last year, many people took to home improvements — and they haven’t stopped! Painting your home’s exterior can make a night-and-day difference in appearance. And so if you’re ready to give your house a whole new look from the outside in, check out the top paint trends of 2021:
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When’s the Best Time to Sell Your Home?
If you’re a homeowner, you’ve likely asked yourself when to make a move a dozen times over the last eighteen months. With historically low interest rates and an unquestionable “seller’s market,” people across the country are asking the same question!When it comes to a decision as personal as this, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. However, there are a few objective points to think through before you start calling realtors
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How to Properly Paint Primed Shutters to Avoid Cracking
Investing in new shutters for your home can be a big decision — or rather, it can be a series of big decisions! Which shape suits your home, what material is best, and what color should you go with? Once you’ve decided to take the plunge and order primed shutters, the last thing you want is for an improper paint job to ruin your efforts. One issue that people sometimes run into if they’re not careful is cracked paint.
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Which Direction Should Shutter Louvers Face?
Louvered shutters have been the go-to exterior window treatment for centuries. When they first became popular, people loved the functionality of louvered shutters for both ventilation and privacy from nosy neighbors. Today, faux louvers are the most common choice — and that’s probably because homeowners love the classic look, but don’t need the shutters to open and shut the way they once did.
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