Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Jalousie Replacement Windows: Where to Buy Them
Louvered windows, often referred as jalousies, provide a beautiful design touch for many homes. They are used in windows as well as in doors, and are common in older homes constructed in the middle of the 20th century.
6 Quick Makeover Ideas to Add Spark to Any Room
In between your various home renovation projects, you can make updates that refresh your home, what can be accomplished quickly and without much effort. Even subtle changes can have a profound effect, adding spark and much visual interest to any room.
Quick Weekend Home Fix-it Projects
Not every home improvement project must take weeks or months to complete. Likely, you are aware of several jobs around the home that need to be handled, but are not sure if you have the time to start and complete them quickly.
On the Mend: Foreclosures Reach 8-Year Low
Here is some very good news: foreclosure rates have fallen to the lowest we’ve seen in eight years.
Timely Fall Renovation Projects
Tweet Preparing your home now will ensure that it is ready before the first cold winds of winter set in. You may also find that home contractors are available, having
4 Reasons Why to Hire a Home Decorator
Tweet Instead, a home decorator can direct your project, guiding you to make the changes that you seek. You will pay a fee for this professional’s services, but likely will
How to Shorten the House Hunting Process
Tweet At the rate things are going, the holiday season will be here and you will simply give up looking for a new home. Fortunately, there are ways for you
Staying Put: Your Small Fortune and Home Improvement
Tweet No matter the reason, now is a good time to look at your current home with fresh eyes and decide which updates would benefit it the most. And that
5 Kid-Friendly Floor Ideas and Your Home
Tweet Speaking of flooring, there are certain ways that you can decorate a child’s bedroom in a bid to maintain its looks and keep your children safe. 1. Opt for
What it Takes to Sell Your Home Today
Tweet If you are planning to sell your home in the coming weeks or months, there are certain things you must keep in mind right now that have everything to
4 Festive Autumn Home Decor Tips
Tweet Chances are you have been thinking about autumn decor and what seasonal decorations should grace your home. We’ll add a few ideas of our own including tips from some
Paint it Right, Paint it Fast
Tweet Fortunately, you can tackle a room or two in a day and still have time to relax later on. You might also split your work into manageable portions, buying
This Old Brick House and Power Cleaning
Tweet If you’re lucky, brick maintenance should come easy, something that you can tackle with a garden hose, a power washer and some oxygen bleach. 1. Assemble your tools. Your
How to Recycle Your Stuff With Care
Tweet At least you would prefer not to compound your area’s garbage problem by adding in your own debris. Fortunately, what appears to be junk to you may be useful
Fall Clean Up: Tackling Leaves
Tweet In dry years, your trees may change color early and begin to drop their leaves in August. Its your trees’ stress reaction to abnormally low rates of precipitation, a
How to Banish Clutter For Good
Tweet Clearly, a system to put everything in its place is necessary, with some advance work needed before this job can be accomplished. Effectively banished, clutter can be dismissed for
Keep These Points in Mind When Renting a Home
Tweet When renting your home, there are some points to keep in mind especially if you desire to make improvements. You’re still the tenant and your landlord may have something
Outdoor Accessories for a Fabulous Yard
Tweet If you do a lot of entertaining or simply prefer to make your backyard your own private oasis, you can do so by updating your theme an incorporating the
Two Important Benefits of Mortgage Refinancing
Tweet When done right, you can save thousands of dollars in interest costs over the life of the loan, money you can use instead for your retirement, to pay for
Home Prices Up by 11.9 Percent Year Over Year
Tweet Home values in light of your renovation project. Home values have increased sharply year over year. Good news for homeowners was a scarce commodity during the height of recession
