Michael Paul Homes

10/11/2026

You may love the aesthetics of a pedestal tub, but adding one can be costly. Do you think it's worth the investment?

10/10/2026

It's a good idea to keep your outdoor lights on when selling - you never know when someone may be driving by to have a look. You may also want to consider enhancing your night-time curb appeal. Here's a guide to outdoor lighting for your home.

The right outdoor lighting can bring an almost magical transformation to a house and landscaping at night. Here are some of the ways outdoor lighting can shine a light on a home’s best features. Function first. At the most basic level, outdoor lighting covers the key points of access to the proper...

10/08/2026

Replacing a load-bearing wall affects your home’s structural integrity, so it requires professional consultation. Here’s how to recognize a load-bearing wall and design your renovation wisely and stylishly.

Renovating a home to create an open floor plan or let in additional light sometimes involves removing a load-bearing wall.

10/06/2026

Do you need an attorney to help you through the buying or selling of a home, or is this something you can DIY? Here are the reasons hiring legal counsel is money well spent.

When you are buying or selling a home, do you need a real estate attorney to help with the transaction? Here’s why hiring an attorney is money well spent.

10/04/2026

Bedside fans can be a great way to stay cool in the night & drown out any noise for a deep sleep. Are you a fan?

10/03/2026

When selling your home, don't overlook staging your outdoor areas. A little splash of color can go a long way in making a drab area pop and look inviting. Here are some more outdoor staging tips to help make your home sell quickly.

Whether you’re welcoming guests or potential home buyers, it’s important that your home make a good first impression. But with so many elements -- flowerbeds, lawn, mailbox, porch and the all-important front door -- addressing your home’s exterior can seem overwhelming. If you don’t know whe...

10/01/2026

While you’re checking your home’s insulation, inspect the caulking around the outside of your windows and doorframes. Energy loss in these areas could undermine your insulation upgrades.

If you live in a home built before 1980, you may be able to slash your energy costs by increasing your home’s insulation. Here’s what you need to know.

09/29/2026

The standard form every mortgage applicant completes is the Uniform Residential Loan Application. For first-timers, the form can be intimidating. Knowledge brings power, or at least some comfort, so read about this important application here.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will have you complete the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). Being informed helps relieve confusion.

09/27/2026

Are you a fan of the built-in firepit? Or do you enjoy the flexibility of a portable one?

09/26/2026

You may be enticed to remodel that unused porch into an indoor sunroom, but consider that you likely won't get a return on that investment when selling. Here are some more renovations you may want to avoid.

Before jumping into a home remodeling project, think hard about the reasons behind your proposed renovations. If an anticipated big payoff at resale time is one of your top priorities, you might want to reconsider. Here are a few of the biggest home improvement losers: