You know that popular mantra, "new year, new me?" Well, if you're still looking to make some personal resolutions now that we've reached a new year, you might want to consider adding resolutions for your home, too. As life gets busy, it's easy to neglect the various projects around the home. Whether it's the little things like replacing the porch light or larger projects such as finally finishing your basement, setting home goals can help you achieve a happier new year!
If you're looking for...
Revitalize your deck with a power washer and some sealant!
Spring has finally sprung! And as we get closer to the prospects of Summer and warm weather, the more time we want to spend outside (you know, as long as there’s no snow on the ground). As you grow impatient, you might be looking for any excuse to bring the outdoor furniture out of the basement and socialize on the back deck. But after a winter of harsh ice, wind, and snow, you might be wondering if your weather-worn deck is ready to...
Mother's Day is just around the corner! Ok, ok--more like it's practically here already. Maybe you forgot--or maybe someone didn't let you forget, but you've still somehow waited until the last minute to prepare something. That's ok! Whether your initial plans fell through or you just now realized maybe you're cutting it a bit close, we've got you covered.
Brunch is a perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day. For one, it includes all the best foods--mimosas, french toast, quiche, finger sandwich...
Now that it's officially Spring, it's time to change over to the spring cleaning mindset. And we all know that spring cleaning is not like regular, everyday cleaning--it's all that and so much more. Some of us look forward to decluttering and sprucing up the place, while some of us dread the very idea of it.
If you've been cooped up inside a lot this past winter (especially thanks to a certain blizzard named Stella), the last thing you want to do is stay inside and clean all day, right? Well,...
If you have pets at home, chances are you love them. They're probably considered part of the family. They may sleep with you at night or take over the couch all day. Whether you have a dog or cat or turtle, rabbit, snake, guinea pig, goldfish, bird, or something else entirely, their presence is likely all throughout your home. Under normal circumstances, this is nothing to think twice about. But when you're looking to sell your home, it can become a real issue.
When people are looking at your...
Airbnb is all the rage right now, offering an alternative to staying in hotels around the world. It also offers an extra means of income for anyone who rents out parts of or their entire home to travelers.
Interested? Here are some tips on how to get started with becoming an Airbnb host.
What is Airbnb? Airbnb is a community of hosts and travelers. The company started in 2008 and has grown to include millions of hosts around the world. It’s become a preferable lodging option for many trave...
The future is now (or so they keep telling us). So this is no time to keep your kitchen in the past. If you have any interest in making your life a little easier (at least when it comes to preparing meals), here are some gadgets that you might want to check out:
1) FOODsniffer(source: myfoodsniffer.com)
If you don't have a nose for quality control, there's now a better way to tell if your meat is spoiled before you take that risky firs...
