Create a welcoming entry for guests with a display of fall-themed items around your front door. Traditional favorites like pumpkins and bales of hay, layered with mums in rustic wooden baskets, create a color theme of orange and tan, with an emphasis on natural elements. Add visual interest by varying the pumpkin sizes and shapes.…

Fall is in full swing, but before breaking out your Halloween decorations, read on for seven important October home maintenance tasks to tackle. From gutters and toilets to windows and doors, we’ve got some great tips to tighten up your house and save you money during the cold weather ahead. Your checkbook will thank you,…

It’s almost time. Sigh. Summer is drawing to a close, like it or not. Before the leaves fall and the wind turns chilly, it’s a good idea to do some seasonal maintenance on your home. Here are some things to add to yourfall “honey-do” list. Have your furnace inspected. It’s smart to have your heating…

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Check out these easy ways to improve your home as Fall approaches!

In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the range is an average of 5% less expensive in Orange County (CA) all the way up to…

Transform a patch of green into an outdoor destination with these fresh upgrades.

While regular kitchen cupboards serve a useful purpose, there’s something eye-catching and appealing about these open (and organized) storage shelves. Designer John Gidding wanted to separate the kitchen from the dining area but still keep the entire space open and airy. By adding the small wall divider, he was able to turn a small kitchen…

In the monthly REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey (RCI), the National Association of REALTORS® asks members “In the neighborhood or area where you make most of your sales, what are your expectations for residential property prices over the next year?” The map shows the median expected price change in the next 12 months for each state…

A leaf-covered patio gets a romantic upgrade with vintage furniture, mood lighting, and a party-ready trestle table. Alfresco meals, twinkly lights, verdant gardens—Italians know how to do summer nights right. But living la dolce vita can be yours for less than the cost of a ticket to Rome. Take this patio, which designer and fervent…