Is solar power the future of homes? Solar Power isn’t just for luxury modern homes in gated hilltop neighborhoods—nor does it require completely overhauling your home, designing everything around obtrusive and obvious panels, or hunting down elusive experts to put the plan in action. Many of the biggest barriers that used to prevent everyday homeowners…
Preparing your home for a sale any time of year is perhaps the most important organizational task you can tackle. But fear not, we’ve created this checklist to keep the process simple and straightforward. Remember, when selling your home, you’re trying to appeal to the highest number of buyers. By minimizing your decor and neutralizing…
It’s the time of year to start getting your home ready for the holidays! How do you ready your home for the holiday season? When the cooler weather arrives, warm your home with cozy textures and festive decor. Whether your style is extravagant or minimal, here are some of our favorite, tried-and-true Nesty ideas to…
Fall is here, and that means the whirlwind of holidays is about to begin. If hosting dinner parties and holiday events makes your heart happy, here are some things you may consider when purchasing your next home. BUTLER’S PANTRY Every hosts’ dream…a space to store larger serving platters and glassware, prep food, and even keep dishes…
Use exterior surroundings to inspire your interior decor We’ve taken three inspiration images from around our Nest locations and created a mood board based on each. Some of our selections are budget savvy, some are splurge-worthy. Find what speaks to you and your personal style. Utilize the natural beauty or classic architecture that surrounds you…
The nutritional and social importance of sustainable local food sources. Text by JASMINE BIBLE + Photography by FRONTLINE FARMING You may or may not have heard of urban agriculture (also commonly referred to as urban farming and urban gardening) but what is it really? In its simplest form, urban agriculture is fresh food access for…
Reducing Food Waste Locally Benefits All of Us Here’s a statistic that might surprise you: Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. is wasted. As we strive to achieve a balanced and sustainable food growing system, we also have to consider what happens to the food that isn’t consumed. The…
Seamlessly blending interior and exterior living spaces TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Ryan Theede Photography “Mountain doesn’t have to scream rustic lodge,” quips Jill Jones, Senior Interior Designer at ID.ology Interiors & Design in Asheville, NC. When clients from Charleston, SC, approached Jones to help with the finish selection and design of their new construction home in…
We asked the agents and Brokers of Nest Realty to share a bit about their own landscaping and eco-conscious efforts. Do you agree with our flock? How does your garden grow? LAWN MAKEUP 60% of our Nesters have a yard with just grass, with 19% adding in more robust landscaping, native grasses, and other eco-conscious efforts. 5%…
Your simple guide to choosing the proper onion for every instance. You’ve unpacked your new kitchen, you just made a massive haul at the local farmer’s market, and you’ve got in-laws on the way for dinner. The pressure is real. But now you’re standing there, admiring the myriad of different onions, wondering— what are all…
