An Ode to City Parks
/Guest blogger Jessica Becker asks, how can we make the most of our city parks?
Read MoreHome for sale: 2608 Cochise Trail
/Introducing ROOST's newest listing -- a charming, modern 3 BR home, with an open house this Sunday!
Read MoreNeighborhood News
/Introducing a new way to explore the wonderful neighborhoods that make Madison a unique and diverse place to call home.
Read MoreHome Staging on a Budget
/With some simple, low-cost staging, we transformed this home so that its true potential could shine.
Read MoreCoffee Klatch: You're Invited!
/Join us next Sunday, Aug. 18, for fresh brews and scrumptious treats at the Chocolaterian!
Read MorePass the Zucchini: A Tiny Urban Farm
/What small, simple, everyday efforts in YOUR neighborhood make you proud to live there?
Read MoreA Welcome to our New Readers!
/We're welcoming some new readers this week to Roost's blog, LiveLoveRoost. We hope you'll take a look around!
Read MoreTips on Moving: How to Feel "At Home"
/Ignore the boxes and do these things instead. You'll immediately feel less stressed and more at home.
Read MoreThe Home Decorating Rules I Broke
/Wherein I loudly proclaim a decorating rule, then wildly proceed to break it.
Read MoreThe Art of Being Neighborly
/On the art of being a good neighbor, one cherry crumble at a time.
Read MoreBenefits of Smaller Homes
/There is nothing wrong with owning a larger home. But it's important to question the assumption that a bigger home is always better. Here are a few reasons smaller-home living might work for you!
Read MoreToo Much Stuff
/How one self-professed packrat conquered her overflowing Tupperware cupboard -- and committed to owning less "stuff."
Read MoreHow to Spray Paint Brass Lamps
/How a simple can of spray paint and a single afternoon can transform your old brass lamps from outdated to amazing -- giving your room an instant (and inexpensive!) facelift.
Read MoreThe Starter Home
/How buying her own starter home challenged this Realtor to think outside the box.
Read MoreCurb Appeal: A Quick Primer
/How to improve your home's curb appeal -- so you can feel more at home from the minute you pull into the driveway.
Read MoreCurb Appeal: from Tattered to Terrific
/It's finally warm -- which means it's time to give our yards some love!
Read MoreHow to Prep Your Home for Sale (When You're Not Ready to Sell It)
/Thinking of selling your home in a couple of years? Here are a few tips for how to prep your home well in advance of putting a sign in the yard.
Read MoreMoving with children in tow?
/Parents: If you've ever relocated -- down the street, across town, to another state or country -- we want to hear your stories!
Read MoreHome Staging Tips: Where to Start
/Some people bristle when they hear the word "staging". But we know nicely staged homes are easier to sell. Here are few tips to help you get started.
Read MoreNew Life for an Old House
/We love the charm of older homes! Here are a few things you can do to breathe new life into your older home, without sacrificing the unique character that make it wonderful.
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