Guest Blogger #525, Entry #1186, May 18, 2012 While “saving” and “less” are key concepts associated with going green, there is no need for individuals to deprive themselves. When it comes to making one’s kitchen appliances environmentally friendly, it is all about updating old, non-environmentally-friendly appliances by replacing them with energy-efficient and water-saving appliances. One…
Entry #1186, May 18, 2012 Our kitchen is the heart of our home. It is where we prepare a feast to pump-up our daily meal gathering. It is also where most homeowners spend more time out of their day than any other room! The kitchen plays a vital role in our daily routine – a…
Guest Blogger #523, Entry #1184, May 17, 2012 Updating the look of your front entry to make it more welcoming doesn’t have to be expensive. With these simple tips, you can liven up your front entry without breaking your pocket. The front entry is the gateway to your home. It’s the place where you meet…
Entry #1183, May 17, 2012 Is there anything more enjoyable than throwing a summertime party outside on your patio in the warmer months? Outdoor entertaining is enjoyed by guests who come to visit and by the homeowners who are throwing the get together. Regardless if you’re holding a large party or an intimate gathering, here…
Entry #1182, May 17, 2012 While most of us think about viewing the outside of our home in the daytime, curb appeal at night is just as important, if not more. Nighttime lighting around your home is for aesthetics, but more importantly it functions for safety and as a theft deterrent from intruders. Whether you’d…
Entry #1181, May 17, 2012 With the warmer weather hinting to come in a few short weeks it’s time to focus on your pool area. Your pool gets much of the attention of your family, neighbors and out of town guests throughout the summer months. While the actual pool maybe ready, how about softening up…
Entry #1179, May 16, 2012 Now that you have decided to sell your home and put it on the market, how do you know how to find the value? Remember there are many more factors for finding your home’s value than only what you have put into the home. Important factors such as: Homes selling…
Entry #1178, May 16, 2012 The idea of having a patio is to have a place where you can relax and reminisce. However, using your creativity and resourcefulness, you can also make fun memories in your patio. This area can also cater a social event with friends or reunion with family members. Several people are…
Entry #1178, May 15, 2012 No matter how hard you try, you never seem able to stop accumulating excess amounts of very special possessions. As the adage implies, it all may be a treasure to you, but junk to others. What happens to this “junk” after months and years of accumulation. Most of it is…
Entry #1175, May 14, 2012 In a downed housing market economy it is hard to know what ways your home can increase its value. One way that all real estate professionals and home estimators can agree upon is looking at areas of your home that hold value for the homebuyer. Landscaping, exterior details, renovated kitchens,…
Guest Blogger #520, Entry #1174, May 14, 2012 When I first stepped into my new house it seemed absolutely massive. There were just two of us back then and I simply couldn’t imagine what we would do with so much space. In fact, in the first year we lived there I only ventured into the…
Guest Blogger #518, Entry #1172, May 13, 2012 Tiles add warmth, elegance and sophistication to a kitchen, bath or other high-traffic area. Here are some secrets to making the perfect choice for your kitchen or bath: 1. When selecting neutral colors, coordinate your tile with the undertones in your cabinets. The biggest mistake homeowners make…