by Ellen Dudley | Feb 21, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Home Decorating, Home Improvement
1. Choose a Partner The best way to make “smart” enhancements is by choosing a digital assistant. The two most popular examples are the Amazon Echo or the Google Home. Using one of these as a hub will allow you to integrate other smart devices like lights or... 
by Ellen Dudley | Feb 21, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Advice for Renters, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Tips & Tricks
Remodeling a laundry room requires a lot more careful planning than you may think. You want a space that is cost-effective, functional, and aesthetically appealing. It requires organizational planning, workflow, and green building. Where is it going to be? If you’re... 
by Ellen Dudley | Feb 21, 2020 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Advice for Homeowners, Extraordinary Homes, Home Decorating, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance
You have finally found the perfect home or apartment to move into. You think the hard part is over, however, you now have to decorate. What color scheme do you want? Will a sectional and a recliner fit in the living room? Do the wood finishes clash? It can be hard... 
by Ellen Dudley | Feb 4, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Winter
Although it may seem like home improvement projects are better suited for the warm weather, there are a few key projects that you can tackle in these cold months. Luckily, there is a lot that can be done indoors that will be highly beneficial for the winter. Here are... 
by Ellen Dudley | Jan 6, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Home Improvement, Tips & Tricks
Working from home can be both a blessing and a curse. You have a little bit more freedom – you don’t have to change out of sweatpants! With that being said, it is hard to feel productive when you are just working in your bedroom or at the kitchen table. You need a... 
by Ellen Dudley | Jan 6, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Extraordinary Homes, Home Decorating, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance
It is crazy to think about all the design trends that have come and gone in the last decade. Remember when ombre was a huge hit? Bohemian designs and lots of greenery definitely had their time to shine over the last 10 years too. You also can’t forget about how marble... 