Older home renovation

We did it! We are finally living in our newly remodeled 1970's era home and I am so excited to share all of our before and after pictures as well as some of the products/tips that we used along the way. Redoing a home is one of those experiences where it feels like it's taking forever in the moment but once you're done, it feels like it went so fast! We did the entire remodel as a family (except for the carpet installation). The first day that we got into the house felt like an entire move…

Our crazy home remodel before and after pictures, all in one place! Check out each room's transformation in our foreclosure renovation!

Are you considering renovating an older home? Don't let it feel like a daunting dask! Make your job easier by focusing from the beginning on these 12 specific areas. Remodeling an older home can be challenging but knowing where to start can save you time and help you make your dated home an investment. #realestate #homebuying #homebuyingtips

Everyone can appreciate an old house. Indeed, they can be intriguingly beautiful, and marvelously historic, but as is the case with people, old age comes

Week eight kitchen expansion and first-floor renovation update of our little ranch style home. It's been a while since I've shared a kitchen update, but honestly, there hasn't been many drastic changes since the week two renovation update. Demolition, installation of the new window, framing and electrical work happened pretty quick. Everything came to a crawl and sudden halt when it was time to move the HVAC and install the new hardwood floor. Unfortunately, the flooring contractor strung us…

In June of 2016, my husband and I accomplished a goal we’d dreamed about for many years. We had gutted, renovated, and sold a house that had sat empty for 8.5 years. The sense of achievement I fe…

We purchased our first home June 2018 when we were only 24! Buying a home was always a huge dream of ours, and I always knew I wanted a fixer-upper. Fixer-uppers are NOT for everyone, but we love it! We...Read More

I was recently hired to stage a very well cared for 70's era mobile home. I was up for a challenge and super excited to see what I could to to update the space. Upon entering the home I instantly knew that paint and staging could help sell this home quickly. Another newer home in the park had been on the market for over 100 days so this had to be GOOD to pull off a quick sale.PAINT: The ceilings and the yellow striping were all painted Pure White by Sherwin Williams, as were the cabinets and…

If you have a generic, plain, and boring new home, you may want to add some character to it. Making a new house look old is one way to add interest and charm. You can even build a new home using elements that make it feel old. Here are a few ways to make a new house appear older. ResearchDo some research to figure out what period of time and what style you want your home to look like. Homes in different parts of the country have different architectural elements and styles. Try to pick…