Cheryl Bourland's blog

Increase Your Home's Security With These 5 Tips

As summer winds down, it's time to consider something that most people assume will never happen to them: a home burglary. You might not like to think about it, but a burglary occurs about every 26 seconds in the United States for a total of over 1 million per year. Luckily, there are some simple steps that you can take to stop your home from becoming an easy target for a thief on the prowl.

Here Are Four Keys to Designing a Perfect Bedroom

Whether you're remodeling your home's master bedroom for yourself or for potential buyers, you'll want to be very careful about how you design the space. Once you consider that people spend about one-third of their life in their bedroom, it becomes obvious that a simple coat of paint might not be enough to hide the room's deficiencies. Although cosmetic interior design elements are important for generating appeal, any room must also provide strong functionality for its occupants. In the case of a bedroom, this means allowing for restful sleep and an easy morning routine. Keep reading to learn about four key aspects to consider when building the perfect bedroom!

Buying a Home? 4 Things You Need To Know

Buying a home is an incredibly exciting and impactful undertaking for everyone from first-timers to retirees. Unfortunately, that excitement tends to blind people to the realities of their situation, resulting in mistakes that can have serious financial consequences. While first-time buyers are most prone to these errors, anyone can fall victim to them if they are swept up in the home buying process. To avoid these pitfalls, here are 4 questions that you must know the answers to before buying a home.