Home Matters
Of all the changes you can make to your home – new furniture, new textiles, complete renovations, adding on – swapping paint colors may be the easiest and cheapest. For the cost of a gallon of paint and a few hours of your time, you can turn a dated bedroom into a spa retreat; give…
You have two cans of ‘Venetian Blue’ satin paint, one labeled for exterior use and one labeled for interior use. Yes, both contain the same pigment and have the same sheen, and yes, of course they’re both paint. But after those two similarities they begin to differ. If it’s been years since you’ve taken on…
Location matters when you’re buying a home; you look at the neighborhood, the proximity to good schools and to work, and whether or not it’s close to the things you enjoy doing. Don’t underestimate the importance of curb appeal, whether you’re in the market to sell your house or not. The condition of your yard…
From bathroom sinks and kitchen appliances to New York’s Chrysler Building and St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, the world sometimes seems like it’s covered in stainless steel. And why not? The material is not only sturdy and versatile but also “stainless.” At least that’s what the name implies. Stainless steel is a family of materials that…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.