Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Make Your Home Office a Design Pleaser
Tweet Besides its functionality, a home office can and should look good, offering a design that is both pleasing and relaxing. So, if you are planning a home office, the
Home Buying Tips and Precautions
Tweet Dig a little deeper and you may find that your dream home is a nightmare, one best avoided because your research has revealed certain hidden truths. Not-So-Friendly Neighbors At
7 Affordable & Stylish Home Decorating Tips
Tweet You can, especially if you are a fan of HGTV and are an avid reader of interior design magazines that are peppered with tips. Well, after weeks of watching
Curb Appeal and Your Home
Tweet That appeal is often in the eye of the beholder, but there are some improvements you can make that will enhance its eye appeal quickly. 1. Make use of
Home Buying: Separating the Stellar From the Substandard
Tweet Established homes often have certain characteristics that the current owners like, but may include things that are not acceptable to you. If those discrepancies are small, such as the
Extreme Staging for Home Sellers
Tweet She sees the clutter and you see a lived in home, but what you both may be missing is that only extreme staging will sell your home. Read on
How to Get Ready to Jump Back in to the Real Estate Market
Tweet Whether you plan to buy or sell a home, the following advice can help you to get ready. Review Your Credit If you plan to buy a home, your
Small Backyard Pond Considerations and Tips
Tweet Ponds provide water for wildlife and can attract a variety of birds and animals that may be absent from your yard at present. Building a small pond is a
Home Improvement Fraud: Cautions and Risks
Tweet Typically, scam artists show up in greater numbers following a storm, particularly one that leaves homes and properties damaged. This summer, flooding and wind damage have taken place across
How to Maximize Your Home’s Valuation
Tweet Your appraiser may also look at your home from an entirely different perspective than your own, awarding you an increased value in one area, while dinging your home in
Toss That Junk: How to Get Rid of Unwanted Stuff
Tweet How to be environmentally mindful with your discards. You are proud of your accomplishment, but you are also left with the residue of your hard work: scraps of lumber,
How to Survive Your Home Renovation Project
Tweet Next up is for you and your family to pack up, leave the home and stay out until the work is done. If all goes according to plan, you
Rental Redesign Tips for Tenants
Tweet Thus, if you want to move a wall, replace a door or put in crown molding, don’t expect your landlord to be receptive to your request. What you may
5 Home Remodeling Safety Tips
Tweet Your upcoming home remodeling work will take place with you and your family remaining in the home. This option may be the most cost effective approach to improving your
Transform Your Bonus Room Into a Treasured Retreat
Tweet The term “bonus room” is a relatively newer phrase, one that describes an extra bedroom, a den or a spare room that may not have any clear purpose, hence
Better Built-Ins: Four Key Locations
Tweet Builts-in are those compartments that blend into a room, are situated unobtrusively where no floor space is impacted, but where wall space is used. Built-ins may seem more common
Invigorate Your Dining Room: Five Easy Options
Tweet The dining room has lost much of its appeal over the past few generations as families are more likely to eat on the run and are less likely to
Kitchen Care: This Recipe Calls for a Splash of Color
Drab kitchens are hardly inviting and can quickly dull the senses of even the intrepid chef. While a new copper or granite countertop can spark visual interest, the easiest and most cost effective updates are those that add a splash of color.
6 Quick Room Makeovers for Profound Results
Not every update to your home means taking on an extensive home improvement project. For time-pressed and budget-constrained households, there are ways you can refresh your look and do so quickly and within budget.
Coyotes on the Prowl: Identification and Control
The coyote is common to North America, its range extending from Alaska through much of Canada, all across the United States and Mexico, and points further south. Coyotes are large canines and may breed with wolves and large dogs.
