UPGRADE YOUR HOME OFFICE WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

by Laura Baliestiero | Jul 30, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Extraordinary Homes, Home Improvement, Tips & Tricks

The estimates vary, but most researchers agree that between 30 & 40 percent of Americans could work from home regularly.  With many of us working remotely, it makes sense to make our home office space more productive and efficient.  If you would like to upgrade...

MAKE YOUR HOME OFFICE LOOK PROFESSIONAL

by Laura Baliestiero | Jul 1, 2020 | DIY, Home Decorating, Home Improvement, Tips & Tricks

Home offices are often an afterthought when initially designing a house. And when designed with great intentions of a space where you would like to sip your morning coffee and think of how you can change the world; they often get filled with odds and ends – and make...

5 RENOVATIONS TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME

by Laura Baliestiero | Jun 1, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Extraordinary Homes, Home Decorating, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance

Renovating your home can be a daunting task. Whether you are taking on this task for updates or looking to sell your home, you want to make sure your hard work is going to be worth it. You want to know which renovations have the best return on investment. Here are 7...

4 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPLEMENT SMART LIGHTING

by Laura Baliestiero | 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...

AUGMENTED REALITY IS CHANGING THE INTERIOR DESIGN GAME

by Laura Baliestiero | 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...

4 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE WINTER

by Laura Baliestiero | 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...