Jodie Franklin's Blog

Posted on 02/20/2022
Mason Jar DIY Ideas for Your Home
Mason jars are a DIY and crafting mainstay. With so many uses beyond just canning, many homeowners have gotten used to keeping a few extra jars around the house just in case. If you're interested in more useful ways to repurpose your extra jars, here are some fun and easy craft ideas to inspire you. Spice Sprinkler For...
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Posted on 02/13/2022
3 Rental-Friendly Decorating Ideas
Many renters feel stifled by their inability to make interior design decisions about the property. Painting the walls, installing shelves or changing out light fixtures are all things most property managers don’t allow. However, there are still lots of things you can do to decorate your walls when renting without risking noticeable damage. Here are three DIY decoration...
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Posted on 02/06/2022
Using floor plans & technology to place furniture in your home
While placing furniture in your home might seem easy for certain rooms, it can be challenging for others. If you'd like to avoid the time-consuming process of moving furniture around repeatedly to find the right design, you might benefit from virtual home decorator tools to help. Here are some tools and tips for finding the best places for...
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Posted on 01/30/2022
Trending Paint Colors for Home Improvement Projects
Much the same as architectural styles and interior design themes, color trends have a tendency to rise and fall with each passing season. However, there are a few that seem to persist throughout the years. If you're planning to paint your home this year, here are a few colors that have withstood the test of time and keep...
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Posted on 01/23/2022
What Types of Natural Stone Can I Use For My Home?
Image by Artur Pawlak from Pixabay When you think “natural stone home” you might have a particular look in mind. It might make you think of storybook cottages or even ancient castles. While stone has been a building material of choice for thousands of years, there’s no reason it has to look vintage. In fact, there are many...
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Posted on 01/16/2022
How To Build A Barn-Style Accent Door
This may sound counterintuitive, but some of the most eye-catching barn-style accent doors rank among the easiest DIY home improvement projects. And a few insider tips might help push the project along. For example, people who do not work in the construction trades rarely realize that many 10-inch wide boards run closer to 9.25 inches. That insider tip...
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Posted on 01/09/2022
How to Get Your Cyclamen to Bloom Again
Cyclamen are popular for their bright fall and winter flowers. Often given as gifts during the holiday season, cyclamen flowers can last for several weeks indoors. However, once the blooms have wilted and the plant becomes dormant, many plant owners find it difficult to encourage them to bloom a second time. Luckily, there are steps you can take...
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Posted on 01/02/2022
Bring Nature Indoors With a Living Green Wall
Photo by Magda Ehlers from Pexels Living walls have become increasingly popular in buildings in cities and urban areas. Also called vertical gardens or green walls, these installations can provide several benefits to the area besides just aesthetic appeal. While you’ll most often encounter living walls outdoors, they’re also common inside commercial spaces and homes. Here we’ll go...
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Posted on 12/26/2021
Is a Wind Spinner Right for Your Garden?
Wind spinners, also called whirligigs, have been a popular outdoor decoration for a long time. They come in many colors, sizes and levels of detail and are also simple to make on your own. With all the choices available it’s difficult to know which will fit your yard. Here are some things to consider when looking for the...
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Posted on 12/19/2021
How Ambiance Smart Lights Can Change the Tones of the Room
Smart lighting is available in many shades, colors, shapes and fixture sizes, which makes it easier to blend them into your day-to-day. With this technology, you can control multiple lights in a single room with bluetooth-enabled bulbs and experiment with various combinations. What Is Ambient Lighting? Ambient lighting refers to the first layer of light in the room,...
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Posted on 12/12/2021
New Kitchen Ideas for Your New Build Home
Photo by Skitterphoto via Pexels Purchasing new construction offers a chance to design a kitchen that suits your needs and fulfills your preferences in terms of style. When you’re coming up with ideas for your kitchen, keep function and aesthetics in mind. Your kitchen should provide a practical place to handle everyday tasks while also adding visual appeal...
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Posted on 01/15/2022
Another Property Sold - 4703 W Jacobs Road, Perry, MI 48872
Immaculately maintained and updated ranch on 20 acres of woods! So many recent updates include primary bedroom and bathroom, new porch, new siding, new roof, new windows, Sunsetter awning, and whole house generator with 11K watt automatic transfer. 2 car attached garage has 10ft ceiling. Family room has beautiful cherry hardwood flooring, wood stove, and sliding door overlooking the fenced in garden that has running water and electric. Wood fireplace in living room with custom wood carved mantle. Spacious kitchen with island, pantry, stainless steel appliances including built-in dual temp wine fridge. Formal dining room, first floor laundry....
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