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If music be the food of love, play on. Emmanuel Fonte website is about music, art, real estate, architecture, design and decor. Occasionally, I talk about my other passion, hockey.
If you’ve ever had to move in your life, you know how stressful it can be. Roughly 75% of the American population relocates every five years. Whether it’s across the city or across the country, there is always the chance for problems to arise when moving to a new location, no matter what your circumstances are.
These pros help solve design problems, manage projects, build smarter homes and much more
Wondering if it’s time to hire an architect? Architects are highly trained, licensed professionals who design buildings and often oversee their construction. If you are thinking of remodeling, adding on or building from scratch, an architect might be the partner you need to see your project through. Here are 10 times it makes sense to invite an architect to bring their vision and creative problem solving to bear on your project
Have you ever questioned how often you should be cleaning your bedsheets? If so, this cleaning guide outlines a few tips, tricks, and facts on the typical cleaning frequency required for everyday items.
A kitchen designer describes the seven elements her clients most frequently request
Embarking on a kitchen remodel is both an exciting and daunting endeavor for most people. My goal as a kitchen designer is to guide my clients through the multitude of decisions that need to be made. To begin, I always ask what they envision in their dream kitchen. Not surprisingly, there is a universal chorus on their requirement list, unlike their wish list, which is diverse and based on their specific desires. Read on to find my most requested kitchen must-haves.
Everyone who cooks makes a mistake every now and then. There are so many food rules, some are commonly known and some of them are more obscure. Sometimes they mean the difference between a great meal and a burnt one. If you want to optimize your experience in the kitchen, here are a few tips and tricks you can learn to make sure you have a positive experience every time.
A kitchen renovation can seem daunting at the outset because there so many elements to get right. It’s not just about creating a stunning design, but about planning for its practicality as well. Don’t worry — the journey needn’t be a hard one. These pointers can set you on your way.
Whether chiseled out of stone, made from hammered copper or a vintage claw-foot painted purple, each of these 72 dream tubs makes a dramatic statement in its respective bathroom. Let us know which tub you’d like to take a soak in most.
Homeowners are sitting on a record amount of equity, so what has them so worried about housing? A new study by LendingTree surveyed more than 1,500 Americans to gauge their expectations of homeownership.
They worry most about upcoming repairs needed on their home. Nearly one-third of respondents cited major home repairs as their top housing-related worry.
More than half of respondents surveyed say that homes are becoming less affordable in their neighborhoods. With higher prices, they plan to stay put longer. As such, renovations are bigger on their minds.
Nearly three out of four respondents said they are considering renovations this year. Fifty-three percent said they were motivated to do so to increase their home’s value. Other reasons were to give the home an updated look (24%), make the home easier to sell (22%), and add more space to their home (9%).
While rising home prices have some homeowners concerned, they are still upbeat about the housing market overall. And they’re upbeat about their equity: 55% of respondents said they believe their home’s value will improve this year. Also, 68% said they believe that homeownership is a good investment.
But rising home prices do spur concerns for them about affordability. Fifty-three percent of respondents predict housing will be less affordable over the next decade. Gen Xers and baby boomers–at 53% and 57%, respectively—are the most pessimistic about housing affordability.
