Spring is not far off, and your garage, basement and attic need your attention. From sweeping cobwebs to throwing out old, useless junk and organizing family photos, spring cleaning is essential to keeping a tidy house. Follow our handy guide to organizing your...
Home Maintenance
Three Inexpensive Makeovers That Will Boost Your Home’s Appeal to Young Buyers
When preparing to list your home for sale, you may be wondering who will buy your home. While this initial thought may be one spurred by curiosity, the fact is that understanding who your target audience is and what they are looking for in a home may help you to...
All About Radon: How to Test Your Home for Radon Gas and What to Do if You Find It
If you are concerned about the presence of radon in your home, you are not alone. The fact is that radon is an invisible, odorless gas that may be found in buildings around the world. It is a radioactive gas that is emitted from the ground soil as trace amounts of...
DIY Lovers: ‘Greenify’ Your Home with These Three Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Projects
Are you a homeowner who is searching for ways to make your home a bit more eco-friendly? Equipping your home with "green" improvements can save a substantial amount of energy and money, especially over the long term. In today's post we'll explore a few projects that...
Three Subtle Painting Tricks That Will Make Your Home Look Amazing
When it comes to painting the walls of a house, sometimes subtle is best. You want to add design, color, and texture to the walls, but you don't want it jarring to the eyes. Here are three subtle painting techniques you can try on your home walls. Tissue Paper Texture...
Tankless Water Heaters: The Pros and Cons of Going Tankless In Your Home
Large water heaters are unsightly appliances that home-sellers would rather hide. Although it's not always possible to banish these structures, it is possible to replace them with a version that is not as overbearing. Tankless water heaters have the potential to make...
Prevent Icy Drafts with Our Easy Three-Step Guide to Weatherizing Your Windows
In the cold winter months, you'll probably want to be outside enjoying the snow when you get a chance – perhaps building a snowman or having a snowball fight with the kids. However, you'll get cold, and you'll want to come inside to your well-heated home. While...
Homeowner’s Insurance: What’s Covered, What Isn’t and Why You Might Need It
Homeowner's insurance is an incredibly valuable and beneficial policy for homeowners to have, but it is necessary to understand what traditional policies do and do not cover. Once you familiarize yourself with the intricacies of various plans you will be better...
Let There Be Light! 3 Easy Ways to Make over a Room by Adding New Light Fixtures
Light is an important design element that can be used to influence your interior decor in a number of ways. In fact, you can experience a major transformative change on the overall style and ambiance of a room by making a few simple lighting changes. Consider how...
Winter is Here: Prepare Your House with These Three Home Maintenance Tips
Have you prepared your home for the winter? With colder temperatures starting you'll need to spend an hour or two getting your home ready to deal with the possibility of harsher weather and below-freezing temperatures, depending on where you live. Let's take a look at...