A series of handy home guides, tools, tips, and tricks to help you navigate some of the bigger projects in your home and in your life.
Getting ready to move? We’ve got your covered!
Got a new puppy? We’ve got you covered!
About to tackle a kitchen makeover? We’ve got your covered!
Need to re-arrange the living room furniture? We’ve got you covered!
This series of guides covers a wide range of topics, from moving tips, to puppy-proofing your home, to selecting the right bed size, to infographics that provide helpful information on living room layouts and measurements.
Feel free to browse our collection of handy home guides, and contact us if you have a particular subject that you would like to see featured.
The Los Angeles home buying market is extremely competitive. If you’re not working with a good real estate agent, you will have difficulty finding the right home, especially if you are a first-time home buyer. There are a few things that you can do to make sure you’re working with the best possible real estate …
If you’re a first-time home buyer, chances are you have no idea what you’re doing. And that’s okay! To help make the process a little easier, I’ve put together a list of the most common first-time homebuyer mistakes and tips on how to avoid them. Buying a house can be very stressful, especially if you’re …
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One of the most common questions I get asked has to do with living room layouts & measurements. People are often curious about how big furniture should be, where tables can and should be placed, the size options for area rugs, and so on. When it comes to designing the layout of your living room, …
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Are you a first-time home buyer looking to get on the ladder? Or a seller seeking advice on refining their property to attract the right attention? This article explores what you (both first-time home buyers and sellers) need to know and what to look out for. Choosing between renting and buying your home is an …
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Moving is hard. I know this because I have moved more times than your average person. This Moving Checklist is being shared with you after many, many, many, years of trial and error. Whether you are moving into your first apartment, or moving the family home, this checklist covers both moving out and moving into …
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The following guest post about replacing or repairing your broken glass table top has been created in partnership with Fab Glass & Mirror. Glass table tops as interior accessories are popular for their aesthetic and functional purposes. They can make your table appear classier and sophisticated while providing additional protection for your furniture. Glass table …
Getting ready for a big move? We’ve put together 22 moving tips & moving hacks to help make your move as smooth as possible and help you avoid some of the common moving mistakes. Moving can be stressful. Believe me, I know. I’ve moved enough times in my life to have had some that have …
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If you are shopping for new bedroom furniture or a new mattress, one of the first decisions you have to make is determining which bed size is right for you, your lifestyle, and your bedroom. From Twin to California King, there are a lot of options to choose from when picking the right bed size, …
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We recently welcomed Charlie The Dog (pictured above) to the Art & Home family. This adorable little puppy has already brought a great deal of joy to our home, but also a great deal of work. Based on our own trials and errors, it seemed fitting to provide a quick list of tips on how …
Perhaps you’ve just begun embracing independent living as a first-time property owner, or maybe you’re looking to breathe new life into your old home with a total house revamp. Whichever category you fall under, refurbishing is not as simple as slapping white paint over chipped walls or strategically moving your furniture around. Because of this, …
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As homeowners, we are often looking for ways to add Eco Friendly tools, tricks, and tips to help create a green home that is good for the environment and good for the world around us. In this series of articles, we focus on ways to improve the Eco friendly footprint of your house, saving energy …
Tackling a remodeling project, or several remodeling projects can be intimidating, to say the least. To help, we’ve pulled together the Top 12 Remodeling tips to help guide you on your way to a successful remodeling project so that you can realize the house of your dreams. Be consistent Study your hardware. If you …
DIY Home Improvements (otherwise known as Do It Yourself) projects can be great fun and a real money-saver. But choosing wisely and planning carefully are the keys to avoiding several possible DIY disasters. To preface this article, I’m not talking about DIY home decor accents including anything you can make with a glue gun. With this article, …
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With a little know-how, hanging wall decor the right way is easy. Using these tips, anyone can properly hang wall decor & attain the look they want. Create the Greatest Impact with Placement Buying wall décor -whether that is a piece of canvas wall art, a sculpted metal artwork, or a tapestry wall …
