Last week I sat down with Andrew Addis of R:SK Advisory in Wayne to pick his brain about all things insurance. Andrew is not only a friend, but also the one who came to my rescue when my Instagram account was hacked this spring! (It's true...he was the first one to notify me that I'd been hacked AND Read More
If given the choice between a turnkey home or a fixer-upper, I’ll take the fixer-upper every time! I do understand, however, that not everyone is married to a contractor, and a big renovation can feel daunting. There's also the question of how to pay for it! This is the situation Justin Goldman Read More
Last week on IG Live, I sat down with my favorite contractor to pick his brain about home renovations, including average costs, ideal timing, improvements that give you the best ROI, how he prepares estimates and those annoying supply chain issues. You can watch our entire convo here. For those Read More
Welcome to a new feature I'm kicking off on social media and the blog, where I spotlight top Main Line designers and pick their brains about their favorite projects, design tips, local shops and more. My first "guest" is Larina Kase, founder of Larina Kase Interior Design and one of the most Read More
For many people, the kitchen is the heart of their home. But what happens when you find a house you love, but the kitchen breaks your heart a little? Maybe the layout works well, but the cabinets are too dark, the backsplash is too busy or the fixtures are dated. Enter the kitchen face-lift. While a Read More
Those who have been following our home renovation journey probably remember me mentioning our very dated kitchen. It had been on our to-do list for YEARS! (When we purchased our home seven years ago as a fixer-upper, there were more pressing projects to tackle.) In hindsight, I'm so glad we waited. Read More
Have you ever felt "stuck" in your home? Maybe you love your neighborhood's charm and convenience but dislike your home's layout and flow. Or you adore your backyard but long for a quieter street. Whatever the reason, you know something needs to change. I hear this sentiment most often from people Read More
Patty and Kevin Hicks and their three children moved to Wayne 12 years ago and bought a beautiful Victorian home in downtown Wayne. Patty recalls the market in 2005 being quite competitive. With houses going under contract quickly with multiple offers, the Hicks knew that they needed to move Read More
The traditional floor plan is evolving. Long gone are the rules of the past that say floor plans must follow certain criteria. The fact that a room is labeled as a dining room or a living room, doesn't mean that's the only possible use for the space. Our team is seeing more and more examples Read More
On average, many of us spend two to three hours a day in our kitchens. Two to three hours a day! It’s often the hub of the house and the busy, welcoming place we go to sit and chat, help with homework, drink coffee or wine, and visit with whoever is cooking. We begin and end our day here and this Read More