5 items under $20 to keep your home looking like new

Whether it’s a new home, a newly remodeled space, or your new apartment - these items make keeping your space looking like new foolproof and easy. One of each makes a fantastic housewarming gift!

1- SLOBPROOF TOUCH-UP PAINT PENS

Fill these with each paint color that was used in your house. Then, touch-ups are a breeze and you don’t have to worry about prying open the paint can or accidentally drying out your can of spare paint.

2- GOOF OFF PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH REMOVER

Residue from the stickers on your new fixtures and windows is no match for this product. Also removes scuff marks, dried latex paint, duct tape residue, and candle wax. A little goes a long way!

3- MAGIC CLEANING ERASERS

Magic erasers will come in handy to remove scuffs and marks as well as clean sinks and bathtubs. They dissolve as they are used, so the 20-pack comes in handy. If you accidentally remove too much paint from your wall and expose the drywall, use the SLOBPROOF TOUCH-UP PAINT PENS to touch-up the paint and make it look as good as new.

4- MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTHS

These microfiber cleaning cloths are the best for getting a streak-free and lint-free shine on stainless appliances and glass (from windows to wine glasses). Although they are advertised to work with or without cleaners, we find they work best with a little cleaner.

5- WEIMAN STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER

This is the ONLY stainless steel cleaner that we have had streak-free success with, when used with microfiber cleaning cloths.

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Project Update: Stadium District

DRYWALL AND MILLWORK

Drywall is up and millwork is underway at our Stadium District project.

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NATURAL LIGHT

The light that flows in through the solarium roof in the family room is amazing, even on an overcast day.

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SNEAK PEEK

It won’t be long before we can show you the final product. There are lots of details that go into a vintage-appropriate renovation like this one, including milling new trim to match the original trim in the home and borrowing details from other portions of the house. Want a sneak peek? Have a look at this elevation drawing showing the fireplace and the range/hood wall of the kitchen.

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