The Empens Team

10/24/2024

Would you rather have your laundry and mudroom combined in one space like this or have two separate areas for each?

10/22/2024

Start 'em young! Set expectations for doing chores, and make it easier for kids to learn how to clean their spaces.

Start 'em young! Set expectations for doing chores, and make it easier for kids to learn how to clean their spaces.

10/19/2024

This looks like a great place to relax!

What's your favorite thing about this sitting room?

10/17/2024

How cool is this multi-story back patio feature?

10/15/2024

Did you buy a fixer upper? Check out these tips on your renovation project!

This is part four of our four-part series giving tips and advice to first-time homebuyers, in collaboration with American Family Insurance . Check ou

10/12/2024

Looking for a way to bring privacy to your backyard without taxing your budget? Try one of these clever solutions for a more secluded outdoor space.

Looking for a way to bring privacy to your backyard without taxing your budget? Try one of these clever solutions for a more secluded outdoor space.

10/10/2024

A patio is the perfect place to gather and catch up with friends!

How would you like this as your outdoor space?

10/08/2024

The island in this kitchen gives the space a big pop of color!

Are you a fan of this look?

10/05/2024

It was Benjamin Franklin who stated, "Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." But he didn't realize that if you own property from his era, you can avoid the second. Historic property can be a nightmare -- remember Tom Hanks and Shelley Long in "The Money Pit"? -- but these buildings have civic value. If you're willing to sink money into a historic property, the government is generally willing to help you out on the other side.

Myriad tax incentives exist at the local, state and federal levels to encourage responsible citizens to pony up the costs of upkeep on historic property. What are some tax benefits you could receive by owning one of these properties?

10/03/2024

This finished walk-out basement is a great place for hanging out with friends for games and movie night!

10/01/2024

What do you think - are the colors of the backsplash and lower cabinets clashing or do they compliment each other well?

09/28/2024

First impressions matter, and the last thing you want people to see when they pull up to your house is exposed wood or peeling paint. Lucky for you, sometimes a little paint is all it takes to freshen up your home’s exterior. Below you’ll learn how to touch up exterior house paint on your own.

Is the paint on the outside of your house flaking off? Tackle much-needed home maintenance by using this as your road map to exterior house paint touch ups.