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Design expert Ann Porter gives advice on dressing up your home.

What will you spend your rebate check on?

By ANN PORTER
Posted May 10, 2008

Curb appeal is very important. Great curb appeal gets potential buyers out of their cars and into your home. Often, significant improvements can be made for very little money because you can do it yourself. Read more...

3 Hardware Trends

By ANN PORTER
Posted April 29, 2008

According to a report from Hickory Hardware, preferences in decorative hardware is shifting. Use this guide when selecting your new hardware. Read more...

Green vs. Sustainable

By ANN PORTER
Posted April 16, 2008

Is there a difference between Green Design and Sustainable Design? While the terms often are interchanged there is a distinction between the two. Read more...

Outdoor Rooms

By ANN PORTER
Posted April 7, 2008

To effectively have friends over for a Spring bar-be-que you need more than just a grill. You need to create a space that is fun and inviting. Read more...

Other Room Design Continued

By ANN PORTER
Posted March 24, 2008

Continue reading about task lighting considerations and space planning for a new laundry room design. Read more...

Other Room Design

By ANN PORTER
Posted March 13, 2008

Other Room Design has been soaring in popularity. The Laundry Room has become a favorite starting point for people into the other room remodeling craze. Read more...

Get the board involved to help sell your home

By ANN PORTER
Posted February 20, 2008

Regardless of how nice your house or condo is, it will not sell if the amenities in your neighborhood are not on a par with surrounding neighborhoods. Read about ways to make your amenities better. Read more...

Sleep on it

By ANN PORTER
Posted January 29, 2008

Should the television show "Sleep on It" be used as a model for homeowners trying to sell their home? Read more...

Visualization Tools

By ANN PORTER
Posted January 24, 2008

Websites from paint and flooring companies can alleviate your fears and help take the guess work out of selecting new finishes for your home. Read more...

Every Drop Counts

By ANN PORTER
Posted January 17, 2008

As some of the toughest water restrictions take effect across many areas we have no choice but to pay attention to how we are using water, and how we may be wasting it. Read more...

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