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Need to Declutter? Host a Community Yard Sale!
Whether you’re preparing for a big move this summer or just moving from your 20s into your 30s, everyone needs to declutter and clean up every once in a while. So, why not capitalize on all of that cleaning? One great way to get paid for the hard work that you put into cleaning your home is to hold a yard sale. And, if you want to hold a successful sale, invite your whole community! Not o
Summer Home Safety: Tips to Keep Kids Safe at Home
As the end of another school year approaches, parents everywhere are preparing to have their children home for the summer. Understandably, safety is at the top of the minds of moms and dads right now. From toddlers to teens, kids have a knack for getting into things they are not supposed to. What can parents do to prevent children from getting hurt at home? Here are a few tips for improving
Five Filthy Places to Add to Your Spring Cleaning List
Spring cleaning season is upon us. Whether you’re ready or not, it is time to tackle a few of those annual home cleaning tasks. In addition to your heavy spring home maintenance schedule, we’ve identified some down and dirty duties that you may want to add to your regular cleaning routine. Here are five filthy places it is time to freshen in your home: 1. The Kitchen No
Lawn Tips in Time for National Lawn and Garden Month
With both Easter and Tax Day on the horizon, you may have forgotten that April also is National Lawn and Garden Month. Luckily – or not so luckily – for some of us, any brown grass or an influx of weeds creeping into your front yard may serve as an instant reminder! What can you do to show your lawn some love during this national month-long celebration? Well, it all starts with the
April Showers Bring Homeowner Tax Deductions
We know. We know. April showers bring May flowers; but, before we are able to enjoy all of the sure signs of spring around us, Tax Day will be reigning down. This year, the deadline for filing your 2016 income taxes is April 18th. That means you’ve got a little more time to take care of this annual fiscal duty. To help any of you procrastinators out there to make the most of this tax seas
Your Demeanor by Design! What Your Home Decor Says About You
With spring officially in season, many homeowners may be eager to get home renovations and redecorating efforts underway. Of course, many may go the trendy route when it comes to revamping their home’s look. But, did you ever stop to consider that the design choices you make for your home actually say a lot about you? It’s true. Similar to your wardrobe choices, your home déc
Spring into Action! Prepare Your Home for Warmer Weather!
The start of daylight saving time also signals the upcoming arrival of the spring season, which is now just days away! Finally, we can look forward to bright blooms, chirping birds and… um, you know, spring home maintenance. It may not smell as sweet or sound so pleasant, but spring cleaning and maintenance are two certain signs of the season. If you’re ready to prepare your hom
Five DIY Ideas You Should Do During National Craft Month!
DIY lovers, unite! March is National Craft Month; so, you know what that means? All month long, you’ve got the perfect excuse to corral your friends and get creative! With spring cleaning season also on the horizon, you’ve probably already been noticing a few things around your home that you may like to change. Maybe you’ve still got a few snowman decorations that haven’
Five Packing Hacks When Moving
There is a lot of excitement that goes along with moving into a new home. However, long days of packing and moving day, in particular, probably don’t rank high on the list of things that people look forward to when it comes to making a move. Instead of dreading an upcoming move this spring, know this: you can hack it – in more ways than one! Yes, you’ll get through a move,
5 Ways to Fall Back in Love with your Home this Valentine’s Day
It is probably easy to remember the way you felt when you first saw her… that certain characteristic that caught your eye… the one feature that you simply could not resist. Yep, she was perfect and you just knew that she was the one. But, now that some time has passed, she’s starting to bare her true colors and they’re just not what you had bargained for. You may even
