Whether you’re looking to buy a new home in Scottsdale or just want a kitchen makeover for your current home, you should keep your children in mind when it comes to this part of the home. After all, the kitchen is a popular spot for all members of the family. Check out these ways to make your kitchen more accessible and comfortable for the youngest members of the household. Lots of Counter Continue Reading
How to prepare your Scottsdale home for winter
Winter might not officially start until December 22 this year, but that date's going to sneak up on us with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Plus, it gets chilly in Arizona long before that, so you need to start preparing your Scottsdale home for the cold weather by the time Thanksgiving is here. When you get the following chores done in November, you can relax and enjoy the cooler Continue Reading
5 ways to improve the curb appeal of your North Scottsdale home
Whether you are hoping to sell your North Scottsdale home or simply want to fix it up so you can enjoy it for years, there are a few easy ways to make it look more appealing from the outside. The best part is that many of these improvements are fast and easy to do, allowing you to start enjoying the results within a few days! 1. Replace Your Exterior Doors Replacing your front door with Continue Reading
How to destroy your pool
**Don’s note: Today, we turn the blog over to one of our fantastic partners, Chad Nikkel, at Aquaman Pools. Enjoy his easy guide to keeping your pool and spa clean and happy! We’re pool guys. Pools are what we do. Every day. There are some parts of the job we love, and other parts…not so much. One of the least fun parts of our job is delivering bad news. Continue Reading
Prepare to paint your Scottsdale home with 2016’s Colors of the Year
If you're looking for a quick way to get a new look for your Scottsdale home, why not paint your walls a different color? Whether you decide to paint the whole house or just want an accent wall in your living room, it can be tough to choose the right color. That's why you should turn to the experts at major paint companies like Behr, Sherwin-Williams, Glidden, and Benjamin Moore for some ideas on Continue Reading
5 ways to get your Scottsdale home ready for fall
The temperature is now in the double digits and dropping, and that means Scottsdale residents can finally embrace the fall season. Not only are Halloween and Thanksgiving fast approaching, but so is the beautiful, cooler weather Arizonans know to expect this time of year. Once you get out your boots and scarves, the only thing left to do is prepare your Scottsdale home for fall. These tips will Continue Reading
Update your North Scottsdale home by painting the kitchen cabinets
If you’re looking for ways to update your North Scottsdale home, consider painting your kitchen cabinets. This is an easy way to improve the most important room in your home within days. It’s also a great way to help you home stand out when you’re ready to sell it. Before you get started, find out the benefits of painting your kitchen cabinets, which colors you should use, and tips that can help Continue Reading
5 home improvement projects for your Scottsdale DC Ranch Home
Whether you plan to sell your DC Ranch home soon or want to enjoy many years in it, knowing this year's most popular remodeling projects can help. The projects below are popular right now because they can increase the return on investment when it's time to sell your home. Check them out below for some renovation inspiration. 1. Quartz Countertops Granite countertops have been popular for years, Continue Reading
Spruce up your Scottsdale home in DC Ranch with a fresh coat of paint in the kitchen
If you’re looking for a way to refresh your home in DC Ranch, the kitchen is a great place to start. More specifically, you can paint the walls a color that will set a certain mood. If you’re tired of having plain white or a neutral color on your walls, check out which paint colors are popular for kitchens right now and the fascinating psychology behind color choice. Pale Yellow A lot of Continue Reading
Spring landscape makeover: hiring the right professional for your project | DC Ranch
It's not quite spring, but the weather sure feels like it here in DC Ranch, and along with it comes the urge to head outside and revamp your yard. Whether your landscape makeover requires changes to the hardscaping (patios, driveways, structures such as firepits, outdoor kitchens) or soft-scaping (plants and turf), odds are you will probably need a professional to help you tackle your Continue Reading
Home Project Helper: a free vetted resource for your home improvement projects
Are you thinking about putting your DC Ranch home on the market but know you need some updates to lure a buyer from your competition? On the fence about that home project that needs to be tackled to bring your home up to date? Just not sure who to trust these days when selecting a vendor for a home remodel project? Well, with a little help from our friends at the Arizona Registrar Continue Reading
Selling your home? Set yourself apart from the competition with a tiled garage floor
If you're selling your home, here is an idea to set yourself apart from the competition: transform your garage into “man cave” with a tiled floor. It’s no surprise with the amount of car collector auctions that ring in the New Year annually in Scottsdale, vehicles are a much prized possession for many a local homeowner. Many Scottsdale garages become man caves where hours on end Continue Reading
How to discover and eliminate water leaks in your home that may be costing you a fortune
Water is a precious commodity whether you live in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes” or in the Southwest desert. And a water leak can run up your water bill and cost you hundreds of dollars a year without you even realizing it. Some leaks go undetected for years, especially in vacation homes that are only occupied several months a year, which is very typical in sunny Arizona. A common example Continue Reading
