Imagine this: You feel a winter chill and set the thermostat to stay nice and toasty. You then curl up on the couch and turn on the TV to enjoy a movie. But even with the heater cranked up, the room doesn’t seem to get any warmer. You reach for a throw blanket, but still […]
Imagine this: You feel a winter chill and set the thermostat to stay nice and toasty. You then curl up on the couch and turn on the TV to enjoy a movie. But even with the heater cranked up, the room doesn’t seem to get any warmer. You reach for a throw blanket, but still […]
If you’ve been sitting inside your home and still feel that winter chill, it could simply be that your air filter needs to be replaced! Air conditioner filters don’t last forever; they require changing or cleaning every so often (optimally every 90 days, to keep the air in your home clean and flowing freely). Filters […]
In the market for new window coverings? Looking for the interior design styles that are on trend, raise your home value, decrease your heating bill, won’t break your budget, and perhaps most important – make you happy? Here are the top four window shade styles that are making the grade right now. 1. Plantation Shutters […]
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 […]