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Julie Bennett
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Get in the mood
A mood board brings together design choices. Suddenly, without staging furniture in an actual space, you can visualize items and colors...


Julie Bennett
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Your project plan is like your renovation's roadmap
Renovating without plans is like taking a cross country trip without a map. You may eventually arrive at your intended destination, but...


Julie Bennett
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Should you renovate or just move?
"Should you stay or should you go now?" Like many of life's biggest decisions, they can often be wrapped up in a song. But honestly, how...


Julie Bennett
Jan 9, 20232 min read
What you say vs. what a contractor hears
The amazing designs you see in magazines were not planned on the fly. Lacking thorough plans, i.e. detailed drawings leaves a lot of...


Julie Bennett
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Why you should share your dislikes with your architect
Unpopular opinion alert: I can't stand farm house design. I'm so over it. I don't live on a farm and I am not rustic. I don't want...

Julie Bennett
Jan 5, 20231 min read
The trusty renovation tool I always keep in my purse
I don't leave home without it. It is compact and useful. The tool every homeowner and renovator should buy: a laser measurer. You may...


Julie Bennett
Jan 4, 20233 min read
Painful recipes for busted budgets and project timelines
These 6 common homeowner mistakes bust budget and delay moving back into your home.


Julie Bennett
Jan 3, 20232 min read
How to share designs you like what your architect
Sharing Pinterest Boards, mood boards and magazine clippings of things you love provide great visual tools for collaborating and...


Julie Bennett
Jan 2, 20232 min read
3 simple exercises to get what you really want from your renovation
Everyone has to make choices in renovation. This is how to start prioritizing your wish list.


Julie Bennett
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Ready to renovate in 2023? Find your style first.
Do you know what you want? Or will you know it when you see it? Finding and honing your design style is a very important, early step....


Julie Bennett
Dec 30, 20222 min read
How to start your home renovation
How long have you been planning your dream home? If you've been dreaming about it as long as you can remember, perhaps it's time to put...


Julie Bennett
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Easy measures to keep your family safe over the holidays
This morning we woke up in Seattle to freezing rain and frozen roads. They are like ice rinks! Homes throughout the region are without...


Julie Bennett
Dec 15, 20221 min read
5 avoidable renovation regrets and what to do instead
Calling all homeowners! You don't have to make the same mistakes I did. A few years ago, my husband and I tackled our biggest renovation...


Julie Bennett
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Renovation Principle #1
Some renovation mistakes are made the hard way. This lesson I learned tiling our bathroom was a near miss. Watch the video to learn my...

Julie Bennett
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Hey! The secret to turning IKEA kitchen cabinets into high-end modern cabinetry
Behind the scenes: There is a wall in my basement that needs some attention. I’ve been at work finalizing designs for some new cabinetry....


Julie Bennett
Mar 12, 20211 min read
5 handy uses for painter's tape
You need this between paint jobs too.


Julie Bennett
Mar 5, 20212 min read
3 easy ways to refresh your kitchen without hiring a contractor
Not all kitchen updates need a contractor or a total kitchen shutdown. Many require no demo day at all.

Julie Bennett
Feb 8, 20214 min read
5 reasons to always get 3 quotes
Bids for home renovation projects can differ substantially. There is more to choosing the right bid than picking the lowest number.

Julie Bennett
Jan 29, 20213 min read
This is the space you should invest this year
Homeowners looking to make improvements have an easier decision to make this year. Where should you put your money if you aren't sure if...
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