Brian Myers

For those who are always on the go, household chores can stack up and be left undone. You might be considering hiring a house cleaning service to help ease your chore load. If you want to hire a house cleaner and are wondering how much it might cost you, we can help. Let’s get into …

You might be aware that Zillow lists homes for rent in virtually every community on its platform. If you qualify for Section 8 vouchers and are wondering if they are accepted by Zillow, we can help you. We researched this company in depth so that you’ll know for sure if these vouchers are taken. Zillow …

Remodeling your bathroom? Space between the fixtures is important for comfort and safety reasons. If you are wondering how much space you’ll need between the toilet and your vanity, we can help you. We researched bathroom remodeling projects so that you’ll know for sure what the code requirements will be. The recommended space between a …

Making yourself familiar with the dimensions in any home helps with decorating, furnishing, and room flow. A sometimes overlooked dimension is the room’s ceiling height. If you are wondering how high ceilings are in a typical home, we can help you. We researched old and new home construction so that you’ll know for sure what …

For those who have bought or sold a home in the last several years, the Zillow platform has been sure to come up at some point in the process. With over 135 million properties listed for rent or sale on Zillow, it has made itself a household name since first appearing in 2006. But does …

You may have heard Zillow will assist in buying and selling homes through the real estate agents on their platform. If you are considering making an offer on a home you saw on Zillow and want to know if they will consider a low offer, we can help you. That said, let’s dive in! Generally, …

When trying to market property to rent, sites like Zillow can reach a lot of prospective renters. If you’re considering using Zillow to market your rental property but want to know if they charge a fee, we can help you. We researched Zillow from multiple sources, so you’ll know what to expect. Zillow will allow …

Zillow provides a lot of helpful and detailed information for home buyers that use their platform. The information on each home on Zillow is pulled from a variety of sources and will generally include up-to-date information needed to begin the search for your new home. One feature included is the estimated payment for the property. …

Whether you’re planning for a dinner party or simply trying to fit your family comfortably around the dining room table, knowing the right number of chairs you can place around yours is important. If you have a 72-inch rectangular dining room table and are wondering how many chairs can be seated at it, we can …

Since 2006, Zillow has grown to become a dominating force in the real estate industry. Millions each year seek out this platform to buy a home, rent an apartment, or list their property for sale. If you are wanting to list your property for sale on Zillow and are wondering if they charge a fee …

Oftentimes, an appliance store will offer delivery and installation services to its customers. But these often have limitations. If you are buying appliances from your local Costco and are wondering how their installation services work, we can help you. We did some research on Costco so that you’ll know for sure what to expect. Costco …

Are you considering having a pool constructed in your backyard? You might have some questions about the proper dimensions and layout of swimming pools. If you want to know how deep a residential pool can be, we can help you. We researched swimming pool codes for different states so that you’ll know for sure how …

Arranging a bedroom may be fun, but it raises important questions about the best placement for furnishings. If you are wondering if you should place a bed in front of a window, we can help with this decision. We researched suggested furniture arrangements for answers. There isn’t any set rule that says you should or …

Doubling up beds in a room is a great way to save space and accommodate more people in your home. Whether it’s for a larger family or done to increase the sleeping occupancy of a guest room, you’ll want to have enough space for other furniture. To help you with this, we’ve researched bedroom dimensions …

In October, an evening walk through your neighborhood will probably be filled with sightings of Halloween decor. But you might see more than carved pumpkins illuminating front stoops. Should you see a purple porch light, you might wonder about its meaning. We did some research and discovered some curious information. A purple porch light generally …

You can save your household a substantial amount of money if you perform the labor on home improvement projects yourself. Cutting this expense out of new wall-to-wall carpeting is no exception. If you’re thinking of doing this yourself, you probably have a few questions about the installation process. And if you are going the traditional …

For a wine drinker, there seems never to be enough adequate storage space for the collected bottles. Some wine enthusiasts have constructed wine cellars in their homes for their better vintages, while others will have just a few bottles on hand kept on tabletop wine racks. If you’re looking for a place to keep a …

For those that collect art and photographs, the unframed pieces of your favorite subjects can really pile up if you’re not careful. Selecting a frame that is just right can take a little time, and can sometimes be a bit of a financial investment. If you’ve got a good number of pieces to frame, you …

There’s nothing plainer than an undecorated tabletop in your home. When it comes to decorating a sideboard, you might need some suggestions on how best to style this larger piece of furniture. We’ve researched what others are doing, and are sure that these ideas will inspire you! There are a number of ways you could …

Decorating your home or office can be very rewarding, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have its challenges. When it comes to the smaller details, you might be stuck on a few things. Should you add framed art or photographs, maybe you’re wondering if frames need to match or if it’s okay to have …

If you’re looking for a piece of furniture that will tie in with your existing dinette set, you might be considering a sideboard. Should you have a smaller dining area in your home, you are no doubt taking care not to commit to a piece that will crowd the room any more than you have …

Furnishing your home’s dining room in the traditional sense will require more than just the table and chairs. Many homeowners will choose to place other dining room standards among the dinette sets to make storage and display items decorative and practical. Should you be considering a sideboard for your dining room, you will want to …

You might remember your mother or father routinely flipping your mattress over as a child. Doing so will even out the mattress’s wear, similar to why you might rotate the tires on your car or truck. There are many more options with mattresses today than there might have been when you were growing up, and …

Storing furniture long-term can lead to a lot of questions. Whether you’re putting unused furniture in a spare room inside your own home or utilizing a storage unit, best practices for storing these items should be followed. When it comes to storing a bed, it’s fairly simple to store the frame, rails, and headboard, as …

Something is alluring about the sea. Maybe it’s the sound of waves crashing on the shore or the salty scent in the air. Some of us are captivated not only by the sea itself but by the ships that seem to roam over the waves freely. From one person skiffs to masted vessels, humans took …

When you hear the word hacienda, there are numerous images that probably come to mind. These Spanish plantation homes were known for their clay tile roofs, rounded doorways, and stucco siding that were painted shades of red and brown. On the interior of these dwellings, small windows were built to keep out the intense summer …

If you’ve ever shopped for outdoor furniture, you’ve probably noticed the fairly wide variety of materials it can be constructed from. Each material has pros and cons, of course. Maybe you’ve heard that aluminum furniture is the way to go but have some reservations about what a wet climate might do to the metal. Will …

Bedrooms are a lot more than just a place to sleep and store your clothing. More and more homeowners are incorporating comfortable chairs into their slumber chambers these days. These chairs are used in bedrooms in numerous ways. They can provide an additional place to watch a television program when the living room is being …

If you’ve ever shopped for a home or an apartment, you’ve probably seen a few places that are much different than the standard. Older houses divided into smaller rental units, for example, have some pretty creative ways of establishing bedroom and living room spaces inside them. Repurposed commercial and industrial structures also have units within …

Choosing a living room color scheme can be both exciting and challenging. Each one you consider will exhibit a potential mood, which will shine through for anyone that you entertain. You’ve no doubt seen countless design ideas at this point, some of which might be focused on one color in particular. But have you ever …

Whether you’re building a home from the ground up or adding on to your existing home, knowing about the standard thickness of exterior walls is a must. Too thick, and you’re wasting valuable material and space; too thin, and your dwelling will be allowing the heating/cooling to escape, and will also not be able to …

What could be more rustic in appearance than a log cabin? This style of home has been constructed for centuries and has recently seen a resurgence in popularity. Made from many design options, log cabin homes can be seen tucked away near lakes, at the base of mountains, on countryside acreage, or even on the …

Having a comfortable living space is about so much more than the furniture you decide upon. A living room with only a sofa and chairs makes it seem like such a cold and impersonal environment, no matter how comfy that Chesterfield might be. Even the waiting area in your dentist’s office has a little bit …

Traditional living rooms seem to all be furnished with different variations of the sofa and love seat combination. Sure, you might see ones that utilize the occasional comfy chair or recliner, but you don’t see many living rooms without a couch by and large.  For those of you that might be considering ditching the traditional …

Remodeling a bathroom can be a fun and exciting challenge. Selecting new fixtures, accessories, and decor for this room can be a bit overwhelming, though. When you’ve decided on the layout design that is right for you, you’ll then move on to picking out just the right fixtures. While you might have overlooked it before, …

Your dressing table might be a place that you spend a good amount of time preparing for your day. Rather than using it as a tabletop where you might casually leave your cosmetics and hair tools strewn about, you might consider organizing and styling it. After all, this is a piece of furniture. Why not …

If you’re considering purchasing a home that has a fireplace, you might be wondering how the furniture should be arranged around it. Should only the sofa face the fireplace? Does the entire living room set need to be set around the fire? Can you have your furniture away from the fireplace altogether? We examined the …

If you’re rearranging your furniture, you might be seeking a way to maximize the amount of room you have. As furniture takes up the most space in a room, the way, you arrange it will control the room’s flow and accessibility. You might be tempted to create more room by placing your furniture flat against …

Constructing a new home? It seems like construction projects never run on schedule. Perhaps you’re in a situation where the project is almost finished, and you’re thinking of moving some of your belongings into already finished parts of the house. Since the house is still technically under construction, you might be wondering if it’s okay …

Having a living room that has been decorated with living, breathing plants has been a popular way to bring life into the most used room in your home. Plant lovers will tell you that having an abundance of them in the home has great benefits. It’s known that indoor plants reduce stress levels. Others will …