“There’s no place like home!” While living in a dormitory or far from their hometown, many people find this expression... The post Important Things to Keep in Mind When Building Your Own Home appeared first on Follow The Yellow Brick Home ..read more

  Vintage homes hold a special place in our hearts. Their intricate woodwork, stained glass windows, creaky yet endearing floors... The post Historic Renovations: Keeping The Charm While Modernizing The Home appeared first on Follow The Yellow Brick Home ..read more

Living through a Home renovation project can be one of the most gratifying & challenging experiences. Timely preparation, a winning... The post How to Realize Your Home Improvement Goals appeared first on Follow The Yellow Brick Home ..read more

  So, you’ve fallen in love with that charming old house—the one with all the character, the beautiful moldings, and... The post The Must-Do Plumbing Checklist for New Owners of Older Homes appeared first on Follow The Yellow Brick Home ..read more

With school starting this coming Monday (ugh!) and almost 27 and 1/2 hours of driving over the next 3 days... The post Sunroom Progress (Including a “Trendy” Painting Fiasco!) appeared first on Follow The Yellow Brick Home ..read more

Let’s face it: nobody wants their home to look like a relic of a bygone era. Sure, it’s really cool... The post How to Give Your Home’s Exterior a Timeless Appearance appeared first on Follow The Yellow Brick Home ..read more

  Ever noticed how your once-perfect yard seems a bit… off? Erosion could be the sneaky culprit. It can make your yard look messy and even lower your property’s value. But don’t stress! Let’s figure out how to spot erosion and, more importantly, stop it dead in its tracks. *This post contains affiliate links.   Identifying Erosion in Your Yard Erosion is all about wind, water, and sometimes even our own actions, wearing away the soil. Here’s what to watch for: Bare Spots and Exposed Roots: See patches where grass refuses to grow or roots peeking out? Yep, that’s erosion saying hell ..read more

Your home is your haven, which means that it’s going to need to reflect your personality, your aspirations and your lifestyle. Not everything in your home needs to be matching to your favorite color, but it does need to enhance your comfort and make you feel good when you walk through the door. You deserve to live in a house that makes you feel comfortable, calm and protected, and that means you may need to say yes to home renovations from time to time.   Home renovations can offer your existing house a whole load of benefits, from allowing you to transform your living space according to ..read more

Welcome back for another post in my home ownership 101 series! Over the years I have made keeping our home safe and dry and top priority.  I learned the hard way many years ago that keeping drains and gutters clear is an absolute necessity to avoid problems with moisture and leaks.  If you want your home to run efficiently 24/7, then you need to have a clear drainage system inside and out. Unfortunately, most people ignore the signs of a blocked drain, believing it might not a real problem to deal with or that it will just clear on its own. Unfortunately, you might not know it’s a p ..read more

    Period properties are amazing. They are your own little piece of history, and they typically have much more character than the average newer home. Of course, as any owner of an older property will know, they are not without their negative quirks too. From noisy plumbing to temperamental electrics, you have to have your wits about you when you own a property that is period, and that being the case, here are some things you should do to keep your old place safe. Electrical Safety   When it comes to safety, the first thing you are going to want to do in a period property is ..read more