"SPRING" INTO ACTION AND FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME TODAY! March is finally here, and with March comes the arrival of spring, and warmer weather. Now is the perfect time to go through your home and freshen it up a bit. Do you need to patch some leaks? Is it time to get the garden started? Maybe you don't even know where to start. This handy maintenance checklist courtesy of OfTheHearth.com can help you Continue Reading
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Make Your Small Spaces Appear Larger
MAKE YOUR SMALL SPACES SEEM LARGER Have a spare area of your home that isn't that roomy? Maybe you have an apartment that isn't as spacious as you want. If you're searching for ways to make that small space appear larger, try out some of these great tips! LIGHTEN UP THE PAINT Even if you like dark colors from a design aspect, dark paint can actually make a room look smaller. Continue Reading
Start Preparing Your Home for SPRING!
START PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SPRING! Though Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, spring is still just around the corner! While the winter weather lingers and keeps you indoors, this could be the perfect time to prepare your home for when spring does arrive! Realtor.com created a handy checklist, complete with shortcuts and tips for calling professionals. Check out what they recommended Continue Reading
10 Chores That Only Need Done Once This Year
10 CHORES THAT ONLY NEED DONE ONCE THIS YEAR Earlier this month, we shared with you a monthly checklist of improvements you can make to your home to keep it in tip-top shape. In addition to those chores, we've collected another list of bigger chores, but these only have to be done once a year. They may be bigger, but they are well worth it to keep everything in your home flowing like a Continue Reading
Do Right By Your Home This New Year!
DO RIGHT BY YOUR HOME THIS NEW YEAR! New Year's is a time where we hear many resolutions. "New year, new me!" many people say. Whatever your New Year's resolutions may be, why not try to do right by your home this year too? Check out this monthly checklist of home maintenance items tips for the whole year! Have you followed this checklist before? Have your own Continue Reading
Upgrade Your Home for the Holidays
UPGRADE YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS The holidays can be such an exciting time. There are a lot of delicious treats to enjoy, gatherings to attend, and people to see. When it comes to visiting, however, sometimes you will be playing host. When playing host, you may want your home to give off the air of luxury. If that's the case, check out these tips to upgrade your home! BRIGHTEN UP A BENCH Do Continue Reading
Save “Time” With These Quick Home Improvement Tips
SAVE "TIME" WITH THESE QUICK HOME FIXES Daylight Saving's Time is upon us once again! On November 6th, we will turn back our clocks an hour and gain an hour of sleep time. If you'd rather be productive instead of snuggling down for that extra hour, here are a couple quick home improvement ideas! Spruce Up Your Curtains Curtains and other window treatments are a surefire way to instantly Continue Reading
Tips To Better Your Smoke Alarms
TIPS TO BETTER YOUR SMOKE ALARMS October is Fire Prevention Month, and smoke alarms may just be the cheapest and most effective fire safety tools in your home, as long as they’re operational. Smoke alarms, like most things, can wear out over time and lose their life span. To keep everything up and running and your home safe and sound, check out these tips to make your smoke alarms better. CLEAN Continue Reading
Practice Fire Safety This October
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY THIS OCTOBER When many people think of October, they think of jack-o-lanterns and ghosts, candy and costumes. Not only is the "spookiest" day of the year in October, but it's also Fire Prevention Month. In order to keep your holiday safe and fun, check out these fire safety tips! FLAMING HOT FACTS The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compiled a few Continue Reading
Baby Proof Your Home For Baby Safety Month
BABY PROOF YOUR HOME FOR BABY SAFETY MONTH September is Baby Safety Month. Baby proofing doesn't have to be a challenge, or be expensive. If you or someone you know has a little one running around, try out these creative, cheaper hacks! KEEP LITTLE FINGERS SAFE FROM DOORS Ensure that there is no way for your baby to be locked in the bathroom. Try using a halved pool noodle or a Continue Reading