When thinking about curb appeal, most people focus on things like landscaping, paint colors, or installing a new mailbox. But, one overlooked detail may be ruining your look – mismatched window treatments. You may be wondering – But do I have to make all my windows match so my home looks good from the outside, […]
Did you know there’s a firewood stacking technique that allows the wood to season, or dry, a whole lot faster? It’s true! Most people place firewood in one row, all the way across, and they work their way up with the same pattern. That’s SO last century. Think about it: if all the firewood is stacked in […]
With cold weather and the holidays upon us, this month’s to-do list focuses on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for incoming family and guests. One of these overlooked, but necessary, to do items is giving some attention to the caulk […]
With cold weather and the holidays fast approaching, this month’s to-do list focuses on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for holiday guests. One of these is cleaning your washing machine water line filters. What? Well, water lines on washing machines […]
With cold weather and the holidays fast approaching, this month’s to-do list focuses on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for holiday guests. One of the oft overlooked, and easy peasy winter home maintenance to do’s is cleaning your faucet aerators. […]
Want your home to have a beautiful Christmas light display that rivals the Griswalds? Then you need to keep safety in mind. Home Maintenance expert Danny Lipford wants us to follow these precautions before installing any holiday lights. 1. Get an Inspection Before installing holiday lighting, hire an electrical contractor to inspect the property. This […]
With cold weather and the holidays fast approaching, this month’s to-do list focuses on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for holiday guests. There are a lot of home to-do list items that cover the bases without breaking your back or […]
With cold weather and the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to focus on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for holiday guests. One of the quickest and easiest things you can do to prepare your home for the onslaught of holiday […]
When summer’s over and fall nights roll into town, off goes the A/C and on goes the heat. Fall’s a great time to maintain home systems, and outdoor A/C units tend to be one of those workhorses that some homeowners overlook as they transition into their reliance on heating systems. One of the most-asked […]
Creating an eco-friendly nursery has gained new attention lately, ever since the news outlets reported that Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan the Duchess of Sussex had plans to paint the nursery for their new royal baby Archie with all-natural, vegan paint. That’s old news to Brooke Berrios, an early childhood education teacher, who made […]