by Karen Van Nort | Oct 18, 2018 | Home Projects & Maintenance
Fall is the time to get your winter preparation done and keep up on essential maintenance for your home. Here’s our top 7 items to include. 7 Fall Maintenance Tips for Homeowners Check windows and doors. This is one of the easiest ways to save on winter energy...
by Karen Van Nort | Jul 30, 2018 | Home Projects & Maintenance
Did you know that clutter increases stress hormones? Decluttering is a term we hear a lot about these days. It’s a new buzz word for cleaning and organizing the spaces in our home. Research by the UCLA’s Center on Everyday living found that clutter can lead to...
by Raquel Jackson | Mar 21, 2017 | Home Projects & Maintenance, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Getting ready to do some renovation or remodeling? Most of my jobs evolve around helping people with second homes manage their projects. Sharing with you some basic steps I hope will make your process a lot easier. First Make a complete list of what you hope to...
by Raquel Jackson | Oct 20, 2016 | Design Inspiration, Home Projects & Maintenance, Leelanau County, Updating & Remodeling
We have rolled into fall now and before you know it winter will have arrived. Many of my clients are now thinking of remodeling projects and in particular new flooring. So, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about flooring this month. Did you know that 70%...
by Raquel Jackson | Sep 15, 2016 | Home Projects & Maintenance, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Hello to everyone! It’s really the beginning of Fall and it’s one of my favorite times of year. I love all the golds, greens, red, and orange that permeates our landscape as the leaves change. It’s also a busy time with the kids back in school. In my business it...
by Raquel Jackson | Aug 9, 2016 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration, Home Projects & Maintenance, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
I can’t believe it! Summer is almost over and and soon school will be starting, athletic events and all the tailgate parties and events that spell Fall. Are you thinking ahead to projects around the home that you might be considering? I have some ideas about how...