Is it time to upgrade how you store your wine? Perhaps a rack, or even a dedicated wine refrigerator, is no longer getting the job done. If youre contemplating making the leap to a wine room, youll be happy to hear that this feature has major appeal when its time to...
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5 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Before listing your home, improving curb appeal is a top priority. Luxury homebuyers want a turnkey residence that requires zero work before they move in and if your house is looking a little worse for wear from the street, they could be turned off before even...
Can a Credit Repair Company Help Fix Your Score?
If your credit score is low, it could be due to errors on your report. This is very common, and it can significantly lower your score and make it difficult or impossible to be approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage.If your credit report contains inaccurate...
4 Common Touch-Ups Your Home Likely Needs
Regular maintenance is an ongoing process for every homeowner. Keeping up with smaller projects is essential if you want to avoid major problems down the road.With a little bit of preventative maintenance, you can ensure that your home remains beautiful and efficient...
Everything You Need to Know About Garbage
No one wants to think too much about garbage, but its actually pretty important, especially when you move into a new home. Thats because without the right equipment and without knowledge of your towns rules and regulations regarding collection, you can end up with...
7 Soundproofing Tips for Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary; however, if outside noises prevent you from getting the rest and relaxation you need, your health and productivity could suffer. Soundproofing your home doesn’t need to be a huge, expensive hassle. There are some easy ways to dampen the...
How to Create More Bathroom Storage Space
If you have a small bathroom and/or a large family, storage space is at a premium. Without a solid organizational system, a bathroom can quickly become cluttered. Items that belong in the bathroom may get shoved into other closets, which can make finding things a...

Celebrating Brockette Homes Achievements in 2024
Just a quick update today as the Brockette Homes team celebrates 2024 achievements. This was a bit of a transition year for our business. Alan eased into retirement and we added a few people to our team! Katie Reck, who I mentored when she started at...
Should You Dip Into Your Retirement Savings to Cover Home Improvements?
Home improvements are sometimes necessary to make a house safer, more comfortable or more functional, but they are often very expensive. Many homeowners struggle to save money for upgrades and consider tapping into their retirement savings to fund projects, especially...
5 Tips for Making Household Items Last Longer
Buying a home is expensive enough. Filling it up with things you need adds to the cost, and spending more money to replace those things leads to more bills.Extending the lifespan of household items can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are five tips for...
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4 Tips for Designing Your Wine Room
Is it time to upgrade how you store your wine? Perhaps a rack, or even a dedicated wine refrigerator, is no longer getting the job done. If youre contemplating making the leap to a wine room, youll be happy to hear that this feature has major appeal when its time to...
5 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Before listing your home, improving curb appeal is a top priority. Luxury homebuyers want a turnkey residence that requires zero work before they move in and if your house is looking a little worse for wear from the street, they could be turned off before even...
Can a Credit Repair Company Help Fix Your Score?
If your credit score is low, it could be due to errors on your report. This is very common, and it can significantly lower your score and make it difficult or impossible to be approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage.If your credit report contains inaccurate...
4 Common Touch-Ups Your Home Likely Needs
Regular maintenance is an ongoing process for every homeowner. Keeping up with smaller projects is essential if you want to avoid major problems down the road.With a little bit of preventative maintenance, you can ensure that your home remains beautiful and efficient...
Everything You Need to Know About Garbage
No one wants to think too much about garbage, but its actually pretty important, especially when you move into a new home. Thats because without the right equipment and without knowledge of your towns rules and regulations regarding collection, you can end up with...
7 Soundproofing Tips for Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary; however, if outside noises prevent you from getting the rest and relaxation you need, your health and productivity could suffer. Soundproofing your home doesn’t need to be a huge, expensive hassle. There are some easy ways to dampen the...
How to Create More Bathroom Storage Space
If you have a small bathroom and/or a large family, storage space is at a premium. Without a solid organizational system, a bathroom can quickly become cluttered. Items that belong in the bathroom may get shoved into other closets, which can make finding things a...

Celebrating Brockette Homes Achievements in 2024
Just a quick update today as the Brockette Homes team celebrates 2024 achievements. This was a bit of a transition year for our business. Alan eased into retirement and we added a few people to our team! Katie Reck, who I mentored when she started at...
Should You Dip Into Your Retirement Savings to Cover Home Improvements?
Home improvements are sometimes necessary to make a house safer, more comfortable or more functional, but they are often very expensive. Many homeowners struggle to save money for upgrades and consider tapping into their retirement savings to fund projects, especially...
5 Tips for Making Household Items Last Longer
Buying a home is expensive enough. Filling it up with things you need adds to the cost, and spending more money to replace those things leads to more bills.Extending the lifespan of household items can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are five tips for...