Home Maintenance

By Teresa Cowart • April 16th, 2013

While many of the communities here in Savannah have their very own gathering spot complete with an outdoor kitchen and entertaining space, it can be even better to have one of your own (or at least think about it!) Whether adding one to your home is in your budget or not, it’s always nice to [...]

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you think of cleaning and refreshing the spaces in your home come Spring time. Well, that time is just about here and I’ve got a few design ideas that you can do in an afternoon to update the look and feel of your home. Here in Savannah, we’ll be [...]

No matter where you live, if you’re getting ready to put your home up for sale, there are things you can do that will increase the overall value of your home, which leads to a higher listing price. The key though is to do the work you are capable of on your own so the [...]

While time and your budget don’t always allow for a complete home makeover, there are some easy and affordable ways to bring new life to the spaces in your home.  From re-purposing furniture items to creating focal points and adding touches of modern decor, your home can feel new again! Creative Re-uses When you think [...]

Whether you want to update your home to give it a new life you can enjoy for years to come or you’re preparing to put it up for sale, a kitchen remodel is one of the best value-enhancing investments you can make.  By choosing the right upgrades and finishes, you can achieve the greatest visual [...]

There’s nothing worse than trying to read, cook, entertain, or change in a poorly lit space.  In fact, not only does a lack of the proper lighting make it difficult to do things, it can completely change the look of a room.  Good lighting is not always at the forefront of your mind…until you don’t [...]

  The front porch is the welcome center of your home, a preview of what’s to come when stepping inside.  No matter how small or expansive your porch is, you can give it style and character and leave a lasting impression on all who stop by.  Whether you want it to be a place to [...]

An outdoor space is an extension of the way you live indoors, in many cases complete with a wall or two, seating and other furniture, and ways to entertain.  What’s most often times missing is the good use of color.  There are a variety of ways you can add color to your outdoor space that [...]

Nothing increases curb appeal like a well-maintained, lush landscape. The summer months can be brutal on your lawn and gardens, turning your verdant paradise into something brown and lifeless. There is much you can do to make certain that your lawn stays in top shape even when Mother Nature seems to have other plans. Start [...]

Think about annual home-maintenance items and things like roofs, gutters, and checking the weather stripping & caulking around your windows and doors probably come to mind.  According to a recent CNN Money article, reviewing your Homeowners Insurance Policy should also be included on that list. Often times people are not aware of the details within their policy, but knowing [...]

Windows make up an important part of the overall design of your home, as they do more than just let the light in and protect from the weather.  The windows in a home are typically not the first thing that comes to mind when preparing to put it on the market, however they can be [...]

Whether you rent or own your home it is possible to create an outdoor living space. Outdoor rooms are the latest trend, and provide a great way to enjoy your yard or outdoor space – not to mention that  the weather here in Richmond Hill and Savannah, GA  is perfect for enjoying that space throughout [...]

Spring is the perfect time of year to break out the power washers and screwdrivers to keep your home looking its best, both inside and out.  Annual upkeep should be at the top of every homeowners to-do list in order to maintain its visual appeal as well as keeping costs to a minimum.  It will [...]

Using flagstone is a great way to give your outdoor space an updated look whether you are preparing to sell your home or are looking for a way to change up your front or back yard.  Adding a flagstone pathway that leads to, away, or through an outdoor space will enhance the area and add [...]

If you are selling your home a fresh coat of paint on the walls makes your house look clean, bright, and inviting and is a fairly quick and easy way to update your home.  As a home buyer you may be itching to make your new space your own by adding your own color choices [...]

Keeping the exterior of your home in tip top shape doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.  There are things you can do that will help you to keep some of your hard earned cash in your pocket while enhancing your home’s outdoor areas. The exterior of your home is the very first thing [...]

Replacing outdated wallpaper with a fresh coat of paint is one of the many ways a seller can create a move-in ready home and also help to increase the visual appeal.  Today’s real estate market requires home sellers to stay a step ahead of the competition, and outdated decor will leave a buyer feeling like there [...]

If you are a home seller, or are planning to put your home on the market at some point, there are a few things you should know that buyers are looking for when viewing potential houses.  If the right upgrades and changes are made, you can give your home an advantage over the competition, appealing [...]

These days, everyone has gadgets around there homes.  TV’s, computers, multi-use monitors, kitchen appliances and many other electronics that make it necessary to have power strips protruding from almost every electrical socket in your home.  Not every gadget is completely necessary for daily function, however it is nice to retain the ability to use your [...]

Today’s real estate market is much different than it was five years ago, or even last year at this time.  It is becoming increasingly more difficult for home buyers to make their dreams of home ownership come true, simply because of the changes made in trying to obtain a mortgage.  There are certain requirements now [...]

The holiday season should be filled with joy, happiness, and laughter.  Make sure your celebrations and guest visits are as safe as possible to ensure a care free and fun holiday season.  By doing these 5 things, you will be able to rest easy and take comfort in the times you spend with family and friends. [...]

For some, it may be easy to replace such things as a window, fix a leaky faucet, or make layout changes, but for the rest of us, hiring a contractor is a necessity.  To ensure your receive the best quality of workmanship and service, it is important to choose the right person(s) to get the [...]

Now is the perfect time to prepare your home for the fall season’s cool, crisp air.  There are three main areas of your home that are famous for letting in drafts, but there are ways you can help to prevent it.  Drafts are the largest source of heating and cooling loss in a home, not to [...]

The fall season presents the perfect setting to prepare your home for the colder months to come, with the not too hot days, cool breezes, and not to mention the outdoor scenery.  There are many home maintenance items that should be addressed in order to make sure your home is running as efficiently as possible [...]

Homeowners thinking about selling have to do whatever they can to set their home apart from the others that are on the market.  The experts call it “staging”.  Even small changes can make a big impact on the length of time your home will be on the market, as well as how much you will [...]

The square footage of a home, no matter how large, only matters if you’ve made the most of the space, especially when it comes time to put it up for sale.  Today’s buyers are looking for the absolute most for their money, and space is a number one commodity.  Even small homes can feel spacious by implementing a [...]

With the not so recent downward turn of the economy as a whole, many home owners have found it a necessity to put off minor home repairs, finding a way to just live with the issue at hand.  For example, a dripping faucet in the bathroom can be easily overlooked instead of repairing it, keeping [...]

Before “Going Green” became the latest catch-phrase, residents of Richmond Hill strove to incorporate energy efficient solutions in their homes.  The positive green and energy efficient mindset remains to this day and Richmond Hill residents will be satisfied to know that there are plenty of options to reduce household energy and contribute to the eco-friendly environment. As much as half of [...]

If you are one of the many people selling a home in today’s economy, you know it is more important than ever to make sure you do everything you can to ensure you get the best possible price for your home.  The housing market has not yet rebounded to the pre-recession prices when buyers seemed to make [...]