Curb Appeal: Preparing Your Home for Sale

Curb Appeal: Preparing Your Home for Sale

More homes sell in the spring and summer than any other time of year. With so many potential buyers looking right now, it’s important to ensure your home stands above the rest. Making a great first impression is critical: Potential buyers don’t allow for...
Sink In

Sink In

The look on her face said it all: Bathroom renovations are anything but relaxing. Yet with a little patience—and a lot of revamped surfaces—you could have the bathroom oasis of your dreams. When West Michigan Woman publisher Kasie Smith decided it was (past) time for...

Simple Updates for Wood Paneling

Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who purchased a home that already had a finished basement. What a time and money saver! But wait … What’s that on the walls? Could it be? Wood paneling? No offense, 1963, but we’re well into the new millennium—and...
Home Staging Tip: Add a Splash of Color

Home Staging Tip: Add a Splash of Color

To add interest to the look and feel of a room, add a splash of color. The most inexpensive way to add color to your space is by adding pillows and candles. Start with a large neutral item to spring board from. For example, a sofa upholstered in a soft hue of gray...