Winter is a mixed time of year. On one hand, there’s much to love like snow, the holidays, and getting warm next to a cozy fire. On the other hand, the cold weather can be difficult to deal with for both your family and your home. Thankfully, there are ways you...
No matter how much a person dusts, scrubs and polishes during regular home cleaning, there are usually still a few places that get overlooked. What can you do to take your cleaning routine to the next level? How do you identify these problem areas? To help answer these questions, here’s...
(BPT) - Rain, sleet, ice and snow - no matter what form it's in, precipitation can lead to major winter damage resulting in many issues for home and business owners. Icy roads, ruptured pipes and ice dams are all complications brought on by winter water, and the threat may be...
(BPT) - Soon, all things pumpkin spice will be here, including the home visitors that bring them. In preparation of the door bell ringing, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You don't have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales - below are...
Study up on a few of the most common plumbing tips, and you may be able to avoid major household disasters or just save some money by employing some do-it-yourself maintenance. Flood Defense Carpet and/or hardwood floors may never be the same after an unexpected flooding, so the best defense is preparation....
Spruce Up and Clean Out to Turn On Prospective Home Buyers Selling your existing home? With prospective buyers walking through every room, peering inside your closets and cupboards, you'll want to make the best impressions possible. Interior design professional Adrienne van Dooren offers several practical, do-able tips that will help you stage your humble abode for...
“A stitch in time saves nine.” Your grandmother might have been speaking about mending clothes when she said this, but the same philosophy holds true when it comes to your house. Taking care of a few basic home maintenance projects before problems arise can save you thousands of dollars down...
April showers, while bringing promises of flowers and spring greenery, can also pose a threat to your home when temperatures and water levels begin to rise. Melting snow and spring storms are liable to cause additional concerns as well. Soggy soil can spell disaster for plants, and if water damage...
Out with the beach gear and floral prints. In with the sweaters and football posters. As the air turns crisp, there's much to think about. Will it be mittens or gloves? The Giants or the Cowboys? Your home deserves some thought, too. A weekend of preparation can make for a much...
