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10 Plants for Your Home This National Houseplant Appreciation Day
Cold weather tends to keep some of us indoors during the long winter months. But there is some hope in battling the cabin fever that can make us feel a little blue. Houseplants are a great way to bring some fresh air and greenery into your home during winter. Since today is National Houseplant Appreciation Day, what better way to start combatting cabin fever than by adding a few houseplants to
Kick Off 2019 With 10 Hot Home Trends
Now that the new year has arrived, many of us are busily plugging away at our resolutions. You know, eating healthier, spending less and making a few much-needed style upgrades around our homes! If home renovations were not on your list of to-dos for 2019, we have a feeling they soon will be! This year offers some home trends you simply must try. Here are 10 of our favorites for 2019: &nb
Helpful Hacks for Holiday Storage
It’s hard to beat the festive feeling of a fully decorated house during the holidays. But once the season ends, what are homeowners to do with all the decor that has been filling their homes during this super-cold season? With seasonal sales, it is likely that you might even amass more festive decorations before the holidays are over. If you’re beginning to wonder how you might stor
10 Home Projects to Tackle This Winter
Instead of caving into the cold-weather blues, use your time inside this winter to tackle some projects around the house. Take a good look around and you’re sure to find some room for renovations. If you’re having a hard time choosing what projects to do, let us help. Here are 10 home projects that you can do in snow, sleet, ice or any other weather winter might bring: 1. Install
Five of the Best Gifts for Your Home This Holiday Season
Your parents, check. Your kids, check. Your spouse, check. Your home? What?! As you’re completing your holiday shopping this month, there are some obvious gift recipients on your list. But this year, we’re suggesting that you add your home to your “nice” list when it comes to making holiday purchases. Why? Now is a great time to stock up on some of the very best smart ho
Top 10 Fall Home Maintenance Tasks
Along with shorter days, fall’s arrival means that homeowners have a few extra maintenance issues to complete before colder weather sets in. Though it may seem like a bit of a chore, completing fall home maintenance is much easier to do when the weather is warm or even moderate. What should you do to get your home ready for colder weather? Here are 10 home maintenance tasks to tackle this
10 Trendy Home Décor Ideas for Fall
Now that fall has officially arrived, it is absolutely OK to embrace the season and pull out your favorite autumn-inspired décor. Besides, we all know you’ve been grabbing a pumpkin spice latte whenever you could for the last few weeks anyway. The season’s official start is a great time to get your home ready for fall with a little foliage. Here are 10 of this fall’s tr
Considering an Addition? Ask These Five Questions First.
Summer may be the time for switching it up when it comes to your home, but that doesn’t have to mean buying a new home and starting all over. In fact, if you’re a long-time homeowner whose home just isn’t measuring up to all your needs and wants anymore, you could consider adding on to the home you love instead of abandoning it altogether. Has the home renovation bug bit you thi
10 Tips for Staying Safe During Summer Fun
Summer is here, which means it’s time for sun, fun, and safety, of course! If you and your family are looking forward to a little #frontporchsittin and many #backyardBBQs, you’ll want to be sure to keep everyone safe and healthy during the next few months. But, you don’t have to stay inside to keep your family free from harm this summer. You just need to practice a little sens
Keep Up With Your Appliances – Know When It’s Time for Them to Go
With Memorial Day right around the corner, savvy shoppers everywhere are preparing for some of the year's biggest sales. Any homeowner in need of new appliances can cook up some deep discounts during summer holidays. Homeowners delight especially with backyard BBQs on the horizon. But, short of a major malfunction, how can you tell if your appliances are on their way out? How do you know wh
