Desoto County Living

07/31/2024

The perfect laundry room combines functionality, efficiency, and aesthetics. Here are the key elements that make the perfect laundry room.

07/31/2024

New home sales, released on Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau, fell 0.6% in June and is 7.4% lower than new home sales a year ago.

Existing home sales fell 5.4% in June and median home sales reached its highest level on record since prices were first tracked by the National Association of Realtors in 1999. The median price rose the most in the northeast region at 9.7%. In June, existing home sales plummeted 8% in the Midwest, t...

07/31/2024

Improving your family room layout can enhance comfort, functionality, and aesthetics. Here are some tips to help you get started.

07/29/2024

For decades, asphalt shingles have been the dominating roofing material. Is it worth the hype?

It is crucial to do research on the options available to you and weigh the advantages and disadvantages before committing.

07/26/2024

From cabinetry and backsplashes to accents and decor, discover clever ways to incorporate dark green into your kitchen.

Are you looking for a rich and timeless color to elevate your kitchen? Explore these curated dark green kitchen ideas to transform your space. From cabinetry and backsplashes to accents and decor, discover clever ways to incorporate dark green into your kitchen.

07/24/2024

It’s not fair to expect Surveyors to also become arborists and tree experts. However, there are some tell-tale signs whether a tree is young and growing versus a short species you don’t need to worry about.

Tree shading has massive implications for production analysis of solar arrays. However, how do you know if a young tree will continue growing or if it is a short species? Here are six ways to tell: branch structure, leaf characteristics, canopy size, bark texture, presence of support, and proximity....

07/22/2024

Integrating technology into your living room design can improve both its appearance and usefulness, resulting in a modern and cozy space for you and your family to relax in.

Technology plays an essential role in people’s lives, extending even to their home decor. The living room, often the heart of many homes, offers a prime space for seamlessly integrating tech-savvy elements. Integrating technology into your living room design can improve both its appearance and use...

07/19/2024

The cost to paint a house exterior ranges from $1,810 to $4,449 with an average cost of about $3,100.

The exterior paint on a house helps to seal out rain water, ice, melting snow, and to protect against UV radiation. But over time, exterior paint can chip, peel, or fade. Professional painters recommend for the home to be repainted about once every five to 10 years.

07/18/2024

Based on new Zillow data 2023 sales found that homes listed in the first two weeks of June sold for 2.3% more, a $7,700 boost on a typical U.S. home.

The best time to list consistently had been early May in the years leading up to the pandemic. The shift to June suggests mortgage rates are strongly influencing demand on top of the usual seasonality that brings buyers to the market in the spring. This home-shopping season is poised to follow a sim...

07/13/2024

Embrace the warmth and sophistication of a modern interior with a palette that marries olive, ochre, and oak.

Whether it's the olive-hued cabinetry that brings a touch of nature indoors, the subtle ochre accents in furniture that add a dash of autumnal warmth, or the timeless charm of oak finishes grounding the design, these images should inspire you to harmonize these elements to fashion an abode that's bo...

07/13/2024

Check out these Bohemian backyard ideas that will instantly take your outdoor space from drab to fab in no time!

Bohemian decorating style, also known as “Boho” or “Boho chic” is ideal for the backyard because it is incredibly versatile and flexible. It has a raw and organic vibe that will infuse character into your backyard like nothing else.

07/10/2024

Every year, Remodeling publishes a report that compares the average cost for 22 popular remodeling projects with the value those projects yield at resale.

Thinking of selling your home this spring? If you’re like most homeowners, you’re planning to do some sprucing up first, whether it’s simple cosmetic work like repainting or more substantial fix-ups like replacing cabinets or bathroom fixtures. But not so fast.