The sound of silence: How to design a quiet home…

In today’s increasingly digital world, it’s no surprise that more employees are opting to work from home. While there may be a shift of physical locations — from the office building to the home — productivity is still paramount, making

Home smart home

Boost your home IQ with smart appliances If you think a Jetsons-like home of the future is still ways off, think again. Today’s smart home is here offering simple ways for consumers to operate their home, adding the ultimate in

Building a sustainable new home

When someone builds a home for you, you have the opportunity to make it as sustainable, eco-friendly and energy-efficient as possible. Not only are sustainable homes more cost-effective over the long term, they have a smaller environmental impact and can

Top trends to inspire your outdoor living

Outdoor living spaces rank first among special function rooms desired by consumers, according to the American Institute for Architects, and so homeowners are expected to be going all-in for the outdoors in 2018. Outdoor living spaces rank first among special

Upgrade Your Home Security System

Think of what has changed forever in the span of a decade. How do you watch movies at home? You’ve replaced the DVDs with digital streaming. How do you send a picture of your kids to your parents? You skip

Budget checkup for homeowners and future homeowners

A budget is an important tool for first-time homebuyers and current homeowners. Throw out any negative feeling you may have toward budgeting. We’re here to tell you that budgeting is a great exercise, and can free your financial mind! A

Do the math: Home-buying now may save a lot

It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. Advice to wait and save a large down payment is often based on the theory that the cost of mortgage insurance (MI), which

Mix, match and mosaic: The top interior design trends.

Whether you’re redecorating your home, changing up that old carpet for warm hardwood flooring, or just longing for a fresh coat of paint and some new accents in the living room, the design trends this year are all about texture,