When you think about investing in your home, you likely picture dramatic projects—adding a new bathroom, remodeling the kitchen, or expanding the living room. While those certainly have their place, sometimes the smartest investment comes in a smaller, highly impactful package. Replacing your front entry with a high-quality iron door is one of those hidden […]

Even the most tasteful, luxurious homes in the world can suffer from unsightly, and even downright ugly, aluminum pool and patio fences, which can take an otherwise elegant abode and turn it into something of an eyesore. Unattractive and prone to paint-peeling and rust, aluminum pool fences can suffer damage due to prolonged exposure to […]

It’s pumpkin latte time! At least, that’s what I have come to know fall as. The season of pumpkin everything. I even saw pumpkin flavored potato chips in the store the other day! For us, it’s more than orange and brown decor – it’s the time of year we look forward to most, with those […]

When was the last time you were inspired? Perhaps it was driving toward a beautiful sunset, or gazing across a mountain scene on a cloudy day. It could have been that rosy new parent glow you felt when looking at your infant child. What is it that inspires you to be creative, or energetic or […]

It’s the start of a new year and those tax returns are coming back which means homeowners will have some disposable income with which to improve their property.  But one of the most important choices you will make before you actually begin your major home renovation is choosing a contractor you can trust to complete […]

Pinterest is a haven for visual expression and the sharing, collection and storage of many ideas for life. One thing we love about it is that you can create boards for everything you might be interested in and “pin” things from around the web to it to come back to later, save for inspiration or […]

Each year, Remodeling magazine does a study comparing average costs of popular remodeling jobs across 102 United States markets against their return on investment. This year we are blogging about it because at the top of the midrange project list (again!) is a replacement steel entry door. Let’s see how things measure up. Replacement Entry […]

Outdoor home projects at this time of the year seem to be a priority, especially for Arizona residents where cooler temperatures are upon us, and the holidays loom. Everyone likes a tidy home when visitors come to stay and this year will be no exception. There are a number of exterior transformations you can make […]

With the end of the year approaching, the staff at First Impression has taken a good look back over the past year which reflects record sales and some great awards. We are proud this year to have been voted #2 in Manufacturing by Ranking Arizona and to have received the Angie’s List Super Service Award […]

We’ve been in business a long time and as we reflect on the changing landscape of best practices, we have embraced social media in all its forms as a way to reach out to our customer base.  One of the newest social media platforms to hit the market is Houzz and it’s one that seems […]

It’s summertime and the temperatures are soaring and nowhere is that more evident than in the Southwest where the temperatures can routinely hit triple digits.   And when those temperatures go up, it is quite easy for your cooling bill to go through the roof.  One easy way to help cool off your home without raising […]

The long winter is over and with temperatures starting to climb again, the weather is just perfect for springtime entertaining.  Here are some tips and ideas to make your next spring party or luncheon a hit with your friends. Let the Fresh Air In.  It’s not summertime yet with the scorching heat and triple digit […]