When you have more than one child, sometimes you have no choice but for them to share a room. If you have four kids and only three bedrooms, someone is going to have to share. Sharing a room can be fun, but it can also be difficult and lead to conflict at times. Fortunately, there […]

But enterprising homeowners and contractors are using a long-proven technology to creatively add bathrooms in a variety of locations once considered “impossible” for plumbing. Above-the-floor plumbing, also known as up-flush plumbing, has been a dependable alternative for homeowners who wanted to add a bathroom in a basement — where breaking into concrete flooring makes conventional […]

“I bought this place in July of 2009,” said Fran Rodgers of her large, circa-1865 farmhouse in Turner. “When I bought it, I knew that there were a ton of things wrong with it.” In addition to the first floor living space, the house has an apartment upstairs and a studio apartment in the barn. […]

The operative word in the term “gut renovation” is the first one … because it certainly takes guts to rip an entire house down to the framework and start over. But that is just what Mike and Jessica Bolduc decided to do when Mike’s parents passed away, leaving him the family home that had extended […]

(BPT) — Remodeling a home’s decor leaves the space feeling fresh and new — something which all family members will enjoy for years to come. However, a home remodel can do more than just improve the looks of rooms in the house. It can also improve the indoor air quality — an important factor especially […]

“Savvy consumers want variety and flexibility in their flooring choices,” said Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center. “With American hardwood species running the gamut of color and because hardwood is a product that can adapt to many different decorating styles and decors, hardwood provides a degree of diversity, as well as long-term value, […]

(BPT) — When it comes to home decorating, texturing can do for your walls what a good coat of wax can do for your car’s finish — hide a host of flaws. Poorly patched holes, uneven sheetrock, ugly wallpaper and even multiple layers of peeling paint can all be hidden beneath a beautiful layer of […]

Know when to repair or replace three of your home’s major systems — the furnace, air conditioner and water heater (BPT) — You know because those winter mornings are a little too cold, those July days are a little too hot or your morning showers are chillier than normal. All three are signs that these […]

Some experts are predicting 2014 will be the year of the smart home, but what does that mean to the average homeowner? The term smart home refers to a house with technology and automated features for things like heating, lighting and electronic devices. Automation is becoming the new norm in three main areas of the […]

(BPT) — How do you know you’ve chosen the right colors to accent your home’s exterior? What colors on windows, doors, trim or shutters can highlight architectural details? Try these tips to help choose an exterior color scheme for your home. Accent your home’s style Consider your home’s design. Blend existing features, like the roof, […]