5 months of secretly planning A professional design team working round-the-clock for 3 days A completely seamless transition with a touching surprise for the couple Lots of happy tears One surprise reveal of a lifetime! Over dinner with mutual friends this summer, AHRN.com Marketing Executive Lisa Klinkhammer met Eddie and Laura Hutchinson. When the talk […]
Decor + Organizing
10 Home Improvements That Will Pay Off
Extending a home’s living space outdoors is a growing trend for homeowners, and potential buyers are interested in features such as cozy fire pits, inviting patios and pleasant landscaping. But which home projects have the largest payoff in terms of adding value? In late summer and fall 2016, the National Association of Realtors and National […]
Improve You Curb Appeal without Breaking the Bank
Curb appeal. Whether you’re thinking of selling your house or just want to make it more welcoming, it pays to focus on how it looks to the casual observer. The first step to improve your curb appeal: take a walk. Go across your street and take a few photos of your home from a distance. […]
Choosing The Best Window Treatment For Your Style
If your home is anything like the typical family household, it’s hard to keep the kids, pets, frequent visitors and daily signs of wear and tear from your window treatments. Many of my design clients want to know how to choose blinds that don’t bend every time their cat wants to look out the window, […]
Behind the Door Storage Ideas
From an outsider’s viewpoint, smart storage can mean the difference between a normal American family living like hoarders or being models of organized efficiency. AHRN.com has invited Home Depot contributor Emily Lyon to share her strategies for making the most of rental house space by adding storage options behind the door! Some homes have more storage […]
Get Your Closet Organized
During your housing search, closets may not even make the priority list but a shortage of storage can create a problematic living space. Solve your closet struggles with these 10 organization ideas! There are so many details to consider when searching for a new home as part of your PCS – bedrooms, bathrooms, fenced yard, […]
Our Favorite Christmas Eve Recipes
Christmas Eve traditions are often the cornerstones of our holiday memories. Whether you are coming up with new traditions of your own or holding on to your childhood, whipping up these Christmas Eve Recipes is sure to bring on the cheer of the season! Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Whether you spend Christmas Eve with a […]
Last Minute DIY Gifts
The holiday season is a busy time and sometimes things slip through the cracks – like forgetting about that white elephant party or a neighbor unexpectedly offering a thoughtful gift when you didn’t pick anything up. But not to worry, AHRN.com has put together this list of simple, last minute DIY gifts to keep you […]
How To Decorate Your Christmas Cookies
Schools are letting out for winter break and the holiday season is in full swing. Whether you are a cookie expert or figuring it out as you go, we’ve collected our favorite Christmas cookie decorating ideas to get you inspired! Holiday memories are built from shared experiences and few are as iconic as the baking […]
Organizing The Entry Way
During the holidays, we open our homes to family and friends – offering the perfect opportunity to finally knock those Pinterest to-dos off your list! Help your home make a welcoming first impression with AHRN.com’s favorite entry way inspirations. Use The Wall Space A key part of organizing your entry way is using the space […]