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Tips for Making Small Rooms Feel Spacious

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - August 14, 2021

If you have a small room in your home, your challenge is to maximize your space to make it work for you. However, with a little ingenuity, you can rearrange a small room to make it feel much more spacious. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Scale down furniture As much as you might be tempted to get a large sectional to feel cozy, big-scale Image courtesy of RISMedia furniture takes u

5 Fun Home Upgrades for Your Pet

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - July 25, 2021

Are you a dog person or a cat person? Or do you have birds or reptiles? Whatever animal you share your home with, you probably think of them as a member of your family. So how can you provide comfort and enrichment for your pets? Here are five fun home upgrades you can do for your favorite companions: Catwalk Cats like to be up high. It helps them feel safe. You can, of course, stick with the tr

Home Renovations for Seniors

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - July 08, 2021

Home remodeling can cost thousands of dollars, but it's cheaper than the alternative. An assisted living facility can run about $43,000 a year, says the Cost of Care survey from Genworth Financial. Renovating so that you can age in place can be a smart move. Image courtesy of RISMedia Contacting your county's Area Agency on Aging can be helpful, as can seeing about community development depart

Which Paint Finish Is Right for Your Room?

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - July 02, 2021

Paint comes in several finishes, also known as sheens. But when you're deciding what to use in your house, how do you know which finish is right? You can always talk to the experts, but here is a quick guide to paint finishes that will help you understand what questions to ask. Image courtesy of RISMedia Flat Flat paint is best for low-traffic areas. This might include adult bedrooms or forma

Effectively Organize your Kitchen

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - February 02, 2021

How to Organize Your Kitchen The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in any household, and it's full of small things that you can never find when you need them! Image courtesy of RISMedia Organizing your kitchen is easy when you have a plan. Take a look inside your cabinets and pantries. Are items easy to find? Are glasses and dishes stored in a logical place (maybe near the dishwasher)? Are

5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - November 24, 2020

Image courtesy of RISMedia When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic eggshell white, a soothing blue or a fresh green. But one color you shouldn’t overlook when painting is gray. Below are five reasons why. It matches. Gray is a fluid, flexible color that pairs well with a large variety of accents. This means you can swap out your color

Maintaining the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Fireplace

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - October 23, 2020

Photo courtesy of RISMedia In your home or in your vacation cabin, a handsome stone hearth is often the gathering place for comfy family evenings. But accumulations of dirt, soot and ash can make your fireplace less efficient and ruin the lovely patina of natural stone. You can help maintain its beauty and safety with this once-yearly facelift routine: Clean the firebox. At least 12 hours afte

The Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - September 03, 2020

Photo courtesy of RISMedia While you might be considering adding heated flooring to your new home, there are a lot of questions to ask before you put your money into this luxury feature. If you’re looking for another level of comfort in your home, it’s a great option—but it does come with a hefty price tag. Here’s what you need to know: Pros Durable and reliable. This method of heating last

5 Ways to Pick the Perfect Color Scheme

By The KearnsTeam via RISMedia - July 16, 2020

Photo courtesy of RISMedia If you’re revamping your interior design scheme, you may be considering a new color palette. Should you go with earthy hues? Vibrant jewel tones? Cool blues and grays? Below are five ways to pick a color scheme that will work for you. Choose from what you have. If you’re not revamping with an entirely new furniture set, then you may want to pick a color from what you

How to Choose the Right Kitchen Sink

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - June 06, 2020

Image courtesy of RISMedia In the wide world of kitchen décor, the sink is rarely a star. Sandwiched between the granite countertops and the kitchen backsplash, it is perhaps the last thing homeowners think about. But considering how often we use it, and the different chores we use it for, the sink deserves a considered choice. Kitchen design consultants at HGTV provide kitchen sink basics to t

4 Fantastic Interior Design Shows on Netflix Right Now

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - April 05, 2020

Image provided by RISMedia It’s important to keep your days of social distancing productive, but once you’ve checked off everything on your to-do list, there’s nothing wrong with a little binge watching on Netflix. For all the luxury real estate and interior design lovers out there, there are plenty of shows to choose from to get your fix. Here are a few favorites that the whole family can enjoy

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Tips for Making Small Rooms Feel Spacious

5 Fun Home Upgrades for Your Pet

Home Renovations for Seniors

Which Paint Finish Is Right for Your Room?

Effectively Organize your Kitchen

5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray

Maintaining the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Fireplace

The Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring

5 Ways to Pick the Perfect Color Scheme

How to Choose the Right Kitchen Sink

4 Fantastic Interior Design Shows on Netflix Right Now

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