Exteriors

Your home’s value is vastly dependent on your curb appeal. While many homeowners know this, those with busy lifestyles often cannot imagine finding time to curate the perfect exterior. If your schedule is already overcrowded, don’t let this cause you any more anxiety. If you want to have a picture-perfect curb appeal without adding any more to your schedule, here are a few secrets you need to know. Don’t Be Afraid to Outsource The reality is that you don’t have to do this all on your own. If you want your desired results, delegating

There are lots of reasons people install a fence around their property. Whether it’s for privacy or security, you want something that does the job quickly and efficiently. Chain link is a versatile type of fence that can be used anywhere. If you’re still “on the fence” about what material to use, here are four advantages of chain link. 1. Strength and Security If you’re looking for a fence that keeps people or animals out, nothing compares to the strength of chain link. Remember back during your school days when everything was surrounded by

Walkability Has been a hot topic in urban planning and design for many years. Off and on, people decide that they want their neighborhoods to be more walkable and try to take steps to make it more walkable, with varying degrees of success. Let’s take a moment to talk about walkability. What makes an area more or less walkable, and why should we try? Benefits Millennials love walkability, but they aren’t the only one. Small business owners benefit hugely, especially in downtown areas. If there are people on the street, people are more likely

When you think of fine art, do you immediately think of paintings and possibly a few famous statues? It’s a common misconception that fine art only means paintings in museums. Truthfully, the term ‘fine art’ covers an enormous range of media, including but not limited to sculpture, pottery, furniture, metalworking, textiles and even architecture. Here is a brief overview of some of those mediums for your consideration. Art as Architecture Have you ever seen a building or house that you thought looked really amazing, enough to make you smile or even give you a

Opening a small business in New York City is an exciting adventure. It’s been a huge investment and you need it to pay off. In a city with plenty of room for small and large businesses to thrive, it is an unfortunate reality that many new businesses won’t make it past their first year. One way to make sure your business succeeds is to grab the attention of the casual passerby with an amazing storefront. Here are three tips to help your storefront succeed. 1. Welcoming Doors Your doors should entice the potential customer