Guest Blogger #716, Entry #1660, September 28, 2012 A big house on a hill (or at least half an acre of land) with a fence in a nice neighborhood. This is the description of what most of us would call the “American Dream”. However, sometimes that term is used so much as a cliché that…
Guest Blogger #715, Entry #1658, September 28, 2012 You might think that arranging for a family picnic is just as easy as calling up your extended family members, throwing whatever you can find in the pantry into a backpack or basket, packing the kids in the car, and heading to the nearest park for the…
Guest Blogger #714, Entry #1657, September 27, 2012 Weather stripping your windows is an easy DIY project that can save your home from those cold winter draughts and save a lot on your home heating bill. Here are some tips to help you weather strip your own windows at home: Image via Watch an online…
Guest Blogger #713, Entry #1656, September 27, 2012 With fall and winter stormy months headed our way; there are a lot of things to prepare for as a homeowner. One item that many homeowners overlook is preparation for a power outage. Power outages can be scary and frustrating. Here are some great tips to prepare…
Guest Blogger #713, Entry #1656, September 27, 2012 If you’re missing the sunshine already now that fall is here, why don’t you embrace color in the form of yellow? Yellow is a beautiful and bright color that’s definitely gorgeous in any interior, especially when the fall and winter settle in. After all, you need some…
Guest Blogger #712, Entry #1655, September 27, 2012 There is an old saying about guests – make them feel welcome, but not too welcome. It is funny and may have some truth to it. After all, when guests are expected at our homes, we want to make the house clean, comfortable and welcoming, but we…
Guest Blogger #712, Entry #1655, September 26, 2012 As society becomes more filled with technology, one thing’s for sure: people really enjoy their home entertainment set-ups. Despite a downturn in the average person’s finances over the last few years, many popular electrical items are getting cheaper, making it easier than ever to own the system…
Guest Blogger #710, Entry #1653, September 26, 2012 Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, you’re preparing for retirement, or you simply want to surround yourself with the beauty of nature, away from the madding crowd of urban living, waterfront property can provide the serene setting you’ve been dreaming of. And there are a lot…
Guest Blogger #709, Entry #1652, September 26, 2012 Are you one of the millions of people who work from home? If so, then you are probably also one of the millions of people who is a bit cramped when it comes to the space that you have. That’s because a lot of people do not…
What homeowner doesn’t love planning for a new home? Whether you just got married, and upgraded from renting an apartment, or you are new into the “real world” and are ready to start homeownership, this is an exciting time. The part of moving into a new small home that may not be as exciting is…
Guest Blogger #707, Entry #1649, September 26, 2012 With today’s modern printing technologies anyone can have a Rembrant or Mona Lisa artfully hung on their walls. Now-a-days the problem is not gaining access to the art, but how to properly hang the art once you have it in your home. Wall art can often be…
Guest Blogger #706, Entry #1648, September 26, 2012 Why block off your beautiful garden, ocean or mountain views with walls? We may live in a box-shaped home, but why live in a box when we can have glass walls which open our views and make us feel less boxed-in? Glass walls can be used in…