• Home Renovation

    How a Hallmark Holiday Movie Screenwriter Got Her Dream House

    November 23, 2023 - By 

    The house, a traditional 1940s white stucco ranch, felt just right to Nina Weinman. It was in central Los Angeles, where she and her husband wanted to live, and it was in their price range. It had a dishwasher and a garbage disposal, central heat and air-conditioning — all things lacking in the couple’s rental apartment. An especially welcome upgrade: the extra bathroom. “Our apartment only had one bathroom. That was not a lot of fun when we were potty-training our two children,” said Ms. Weinman, a prolific contributor of movie scripts to the Hallmark Channel — 30 produced so…

  • Painting

    The 4 sleep essentials you need to dream soundly

    October 30, 2023 - By 

    A before-bed routine is more than just doing your skincare and brushing your teeth; it’s a moment to wind down and be intentional. While everyone’s routine will look a little different, sleep loves rhythm and regularity, and part of that regularity is having a predictable sequence of events that starts telling the brain to slow down and get ready for bed. Hayley Worley, designer and founder of Sheet Society, knows a thing or two about getting a good night’s rest and shares her four bedroom essentials to help you snooze soundly through the night. Warm lighting The right lighting is key to setting…

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    Incredible Tips To Narrow Down Your Dream Renovation Contractor

    September 12, 2023 - By 

    Whether you’re trying to renovate the guest room or exploring options for a substantial makeover, you’ll need to hire the right contractor for the job. Good contractors have the right connections, source the best materials, and stick to deadlines to deliver the project. Here’s how you can find a dream contractor for your home renovation project: Scan their socials  Reviews and client testimonials allow you to find diamonds in the coal mine. You can start from home and ask relatives or friends for recommendations. That gives you a list to start your hunt. You can also search for local contractors…

  • Plumbing

    A Berkshires Dream House That Wouldn’t Need Renovating

    August 31, 2023 - By 

    If you don’t try, you’ll never know what’s possible. That’s the philosophy Tracy Crawford adopted when she set out to buy and renovate her dream home. For seven years, Ms. Crawford had lived in an adequate house in Pittsfield, Mass., with her husband, Craig Crawford, and children, Riley, now 18, and Maggie, 14. But whenever they drove into the city center, they passed a 1938 house that was impressively large — 5,500 square feet, it turned out — on a bucolic six-acre property with a barn. “I was always like, ‘Oh, there’s my dream house,’” said Ms. Crawford, 54, the…

  • Painting

    The Ultimate Guide to Designing Your Dream Bathroom

    July 18, 2023 - By 

    Designing a dream bathroom is an exciting endeavor that requires careful planning and attention to detail. A well-designed bathroom can serve as a retreat from the outside world, providing a space for relaxation and rejuvenation. However, it’s important to avoid common mistakes that can compromise the functionality and aesthetics of your bathroom renovation. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore 10 key areas to consider when designing your dream bathroom, along with expert tips and advice to help you create a space that is both beautiful and functional. Section 1: Planning Ahead Image: CS Before diving into your bathroom renovation…