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When creating a beautiful outdoor space, you often start with an empty space. Expansive backyards, empty decks, and beautiful front porches are easy to fill with plants, lighting, and furniture. But from pipes to HVAC systems, lots of exterior eyesores are known for stealing focus, and they’re not always the easiest to cover up.  We decided … Read more

A little bit of creativity and strategic positioning is all it takes to hide backyard eyesores such as a generator or an air conditioning unit. While the fixtures are a necessary part of an outdoor space, they don’t need to be on display. To help you turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis, we asked outdoor … Read more

Real estate agents have a keen sense of what is and isn’t working when it comes to a home’s exterior, and they have plenty of thoughts on curb appeal. “A little effort out front can go a long way in getting people excited to see the rest of the home,” Sebastian Hovsepian, a realtor at … Read more

When you invest so much into the exterior and landscaping of your home, the last thing you want is your garbage cans ruining the view. A necessary but unsightly fixture of most homes, garbage cans aren’t usually coveted for their designs. Luckily, there are ways to conceal them so that they don’t become an eyesore. From … Read more

If you’re lucky enough to have your own balcony to enjoy, you should work to make the most of it so that you can sit outside and relax there all year long, not just a couple of times per year. We spoke with three interior designers and asked them to share five of their best tips for … Read more

It’s no secret that garbage cans and recycling bins are generally major eyesores. However, they’re items that homeowners need to keep accessible in the front yard, nonetheless, so that you can easily roll them down the driveway on pickup days and discard trash bags prior to leaving the house. If you have been wondering how … Read more

You should definitely expect your interior designer to have their finger on the pulse when it comes to current home decor trends, but it turns out that pros aren’t just thinking about what goes inside of your house; they’re fully aware of what’s in style with regard to exteriors, too. When it comes to interior … Read more

Neglecting Outdoor Lighting Incorporating the proper types of outdoor lighting will work wonders in enhancing your home’s curb appeal, explains Kerrie Kelly, the founder of Kerrie Kelly Studio. “The right lighting can completely transform your home’s exterior, especially at night,” she says. However, this means removing anything that appears outdated or is poorly placed, she explains, noting … Read more

Patio furniture can transform your outdoor space into an oasis come summer. However, once winter rolls around, the snow, rain, and wind can take its toll on certain pieces. The last thing you want to do is repair—or even replace—furniture you spent so long finding and putting together. So, it’s important to take protective measures. Luckily, there … Read more

Getting your home organized can be an overwhelming process, but it’s the daily maintenance that can set you back into chaos once more. Rather than falling into an endless cycle of decluttering, sometimes, it’s just about making sure a few key areas are in order. With this in mind, we talked to two pro organizers to find … Read more