Picture This. You are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your extended family as holiday smells and music swirl around your kitchen. As you sip on a glass of wine, you are excited to show off your new living room addition, which you just bought new furniture for and decorated for the holidays. After the family begins to arrive and hugs are exchanged in the foyer, you steer them into your living room for the grand tour and bask in the 'oohs' and 'ahhhs' as you describe the ins and outs of your recent remodel. Then, in a quiet admission only you can make out, you hear your mother-in-law say, 'That fireplace is gorgeous.'

We were a big fan of these chalkboard paint ideas featured on HGTV. What do you think of this home decor idea?

Are you anxious for some extra space in your home, but have concerns about how you can pay for your renovation? If you are considering a home remodel but aren’t sure how you will finance it yet, these payment options, below, may help you in determining the best way to fund your project.

Home Tips for the Fall Season Every year, home maintenance for the fall season slowly sneaks up on us. Get ahead by preparing your home now, before it’s dark outside by four o’clock and too cold for a t-shirt. We took a look at the 10 Fall Home Maintenance Musts from this article and focused on five that will help prepare your home for the colder weather.