Category Archives: AT HOME
Finding The Right Mattress
You’ve got more options than ever when mattress shopping these days with no shortage of brick-and-mortar and online-only retailers to choose from. Here are the factors you should consider when you’re shopping for a perfect night’s sleep. 1. Mattress construction: The most popular mattress types are inner spring mattresses, memory foam mattresses, and adjustable air […]
Read MoreNew Homeowner? Avoid These Lawn Care Mistakes.
It’s easy to take a few missteps when it comes to lawn care, especially if you’re a new homeowner and it’s your first time being solely responsible for your yard and landscaping. Here are a few tips that will help you avoid lawn-related frustrations. Cutting the grass short. Lowering the height of your mower blades […]
Read MoreFive Tips For Maintaining Houseplants
Adding plants to your home will give it a fresher and brighter feel and will also improve your home’s air quality. Although it does take a little bit of work and consistency to maintain your plants, but it’s well worth the effort. Here are a few tips for keeping your plants looking great. 1. Use […]
Read MoreA Little Extra Preparation And Ingenuity Goes A Long Way Toward A Better Paint Job
Painting is one of the most inexpensive ways to give your home a makeover. Whether it’s updating an old bathroom paint scheme or adding a bold accent wall, painting can totally transform a room. But painting can be a big hassle and come with tons of prep work and clean up. Here are a few […]
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How To Lower Your Cable Bill
More and more people are cutting the cord and going without television service, but for many—especially those who watch a lot of live programming— cable is still a necessity. Cable and satellite companies love to sign customers to a two-year contract, but will dramatically raise your bill when a promotional period ends after one year. […]
Read MoreReconsider These Choices When You’re Designing Your Kitchen
The kitchen is one area of the home that sees the most wear and tear. All the water, heat, and food spills add up quickly so it’s important to focus on quality and lasting appeal when you’re choosing materials for a kitchen remodel. Here are a few things you should avoid: Cheap Laminate Countertops: The […]
Read MoreFive Bathroom Trends for 2017
Staying on top of the latest trends in home decor isn’t for everyone, but even for traditionalists, it can be fun to incorporate some new ideas. Here are five bathroom decor trends that are appearing in 2017. 1. Geometric Patterns: Many homeowners are selecting bold patterns in geometric shapes, like chevrons, triangles, or hexagons. These […]
Read MoreIt’s Tax Time: A Guide To DIY
April 18 will be here before you know it, and if you haven’t made a decision on how you’ll prepare your taxes this year, here are a few tips that may push you toward a DIY approach. Shop around for software TurboTax (www.turbotax.com) is generally the most popular and trusted tax software option, but you’ll […]
Read MoreSmart House
Does your home do enough for you? Consider these upgrades to make your house smarter: Automated home security system – Arm and disarm your home security system remotely from your smart device or computer. Access security cameras, keep tabs on who enters with personalized access codes and receive notifications each time the system is turned […]
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