Author: Leslie Massey
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Fresh Living Room Designs: A space to enhance your lifestyle
Throughout the country, separate living and dining rooms are going through a transition. Today’s families are more inclined towards home designs without formal rooms, but with larger family spaces and open layouts. Because in most households dining and living rooms are underused, designers and homeowners alike are realizing that homes with open floor plan designs…
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Old junk transformed into new treasures
Upcycling may seem like the latest home décor trend, but historically, rather than throwing possessions away, Americans have been re-using or turning things into something else for generations. Slightly newer to the movement is the use of reclaimed materials emerging as a dominant choice – not just for do-it-yourself enthusiasts, but architects, builders and designers…
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Revamped Chevy Malibu is a strong contender in mid-size sedans
For over 50 years Chevrolet Malibu has been one of the industry’s stable and enduring mid-size sedans. For 2016 the Malibu undergoes a complete restyle to deliver higher efficiency, better connectivity and advanced safety features. The family-size sedan includes a quiet interior with more rear-seat legroom, and a comfortable ride with materials and styling that…
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Tiny home movement a lifestyle choice
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In 2015, the median size of a new single-family house was 2,467 square feet, the biggest on record, according to Census Bureau data released in June. Yet in recent years, Americans have become increasingly infatuated with tiny home living. The small home trend has captivated folks with a variety of rationales: young people with enough…
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Tiny house insurance in a class by itself
Downsizing into a tiny house is about people choosing to live independently without the encumbrances and demands of traditional houses. Leaving a smaller carbon footprint, saving money on a mortgage and expensive upkeep all mingle nicely with living a more mindful, simple life. But here’s the thing: finding an insurance policy that will cover your…
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Colorado Springs to host Tiny House Jamboree
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If you’d like to get an up-close and personal look at some tiny house options, take the family out to the National Tiny House Jamboree August 5 – 7, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the Air Force Academy Campus. Meet with people already drawn in to the movement, speak with leaders in the industry,…
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Man-caves and she-sheds: Grownup playrooms
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Years ago “man-caves” swept the nation as the ultimate home addition. Whether a basement, a garage, an attic or a shed, the man of the house wanted a refuge tailored for his interests. It wasn’t too much time later that wives and moms started mentally decorating their own sanctuary spaces. Meet the “she-shed,” a backyard…
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REALTORS® determined to bolster path to homeownership
Growing demand for affordable housing throughout the U.S. has inspired the National Association of REALTORS®, (NAR), to come forward as an advocate for some innovative legislation predicted to expand opportunities for home ownership. The “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act,” or H.R. 3700, improves the Federal Housing Administration’s, (FHA), lending processes for condominiums. Thanks in part…
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“Harding Grown” – fundamental for Colorado gardening
Thanks to the hot and cold temperatures, high elevations, drying winds, and late frosts, gardeners in Colorado have a lot to contend with. Starting out with the right plants and the proper gardening methods increases your potential to generate a successful garden or landscape year after year. Harding Nursery is bursting with a robust assortment…
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Create a cozy corner anywhere
Anytime is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, especially when resting within an intimate space, purposely crafted for a peaceful interlude of relaxation and comfort. No matter what type of square footage or floor plan, indoors or outdoors, “cozy corners” can be discovered and designed to seamlessly align with your wishes.…