Author: Alice Gretsch

  • Basic Home Repairs You Can DIY

    Basic Home Repairs You Can DIY

    You may have started to feel a growing desire to get your DIY crafting on, but where do you begin? When it comes to DIY projects, basic home repairs can be a good place to start. Here are three simple home projects you can try. Patch Drywall In a bustling home with little kids, it’s…

  • 3 Tips to Improve Acoustics in an Open Floor Plan

    3 Tips to Improve Acoustics in an Open Floor Plan

    There are a lot of benefits to an open floor plan. You can watch TV from the kitchen. There is improved air flow – no more hot kitchen. The expanded living space after walls are removed. An open floor plan encourages talking, laughing, and socializing with everyone! Unfortunately, this also means there can be unwanted…

  • 3 Tips for Building the Perfect Guest Suite

    3 Tips for Building the Perfect Guest Suite

    A guest suite, or accessory dwelling unit, can be an amazing addition to a home. It’s perfect for multigenerational living, whether that means the space is occupied by adult children, grandparents, or friends who are family. They’ve become increasingly popular too! Of course, if you’re building one as an addition to your home, you’ll want…

  • How to Transform Your Home on a Budget

    How to Transform Your Home on a Budget

    If you’ve been itching to give your home a face lift but are currently strapped for cash, don’t worry! There is still a way you can make your design dreams come true. Here are a few things you can do to make your home look the way you want it without breaking the bank. Rearrange…

  • DIY Fail! Now What?

    DIY Fail! Now What?

    Almost everyone who has attempted a do-it-yourself (DIY) project has experienced failure to one extent or another. Some of these failures are serious enough to warrant hiring a professional to finish the job. If this is you, don’t be embarrassed! Hiring a professional contractor is a smart decision. They have the knowledge, experience, and tools…

  • 3 Things That Matter When Designing Your Home For Kids

    3 Things That Matter When Designing Your Home For Kids

    Designing a home is a time-consuming, overwhelming, and rewarding process. If you have children, designing a home is that much more difficult. You may be wondering about how to balance the needs of their children with their own needs and style preferences. Believe it or not, there is a way to strike a balance between…

  • How to Make Your Living Room Feel More Inviting

    How to Make Your Living Room Feel More Inviting

    Have you ever walked into someone’s house and instantly felt at home? While you may have not known it then, you probably felt at home thanks to both the home environment and the aesthetics of its rooms. Here are several things you can do to replicate that experience and make your own living room a…

  • 3 Tips for First-time DIY Home Remodelers

    3 Tips for First-time DIY Home Remodelers

    Remodeling your house is a great way to change your homes atmosphere and accommodate new changes in your life.  There are a lot of benefits to doing the remodel DIY. By doing it yourself, you can save money, learn new skills, control the quality of work, and have the satisfaction of having built part of…

  • 3 Reasons Why You Should Remodel Your Home!

    3 Reasons Why You Should Remodel Your Home!

    A home is where a lot of memories are shared and a place to have great experiences. That being said, you want to be able to enjoy it and call it your own. There may be some things you want to change here and there. Whatever the reason is, a home remodel may be just…

  • 3 Tips for Fixing Up Your Bathroom Before Putting Your House Up for Sale

    3 Tips for Fixing Up Your Bathroom Before Putting Your House Up for Sale

    Are you thinking about moving? Moving comes with many things to think about, such as fixing up the bedrooms, making sure the blinds are cleaned and hanging correctly, making sure the water fixtures work properly, and fixing up your bathroom. Sometimes looking at that list of things to do can be intimidating, especially when it…