Guest Blog #129, Entry #596, July 23, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Are you in the process of buying a home and considering if you should get a home inspection? Today’s DIY is for you. Many homebuyers put off a home inspection due to cost and then learn months or years down the road that they…
Guest Blog #128, Entry #595, July 22, 2011 I’ve noticed that the average homeowner is starting to become more conscious about what foods they eat and feed to their family. From growing their own organic vegetables to creative gardening that is easily accessible when sitting on your outdoor porch, this shift is healthier and gratifying!…
Guest Blog #125, Entry #592, July 19, 2011 While you may have a ‘green thumb’, you may think that caring for your garden requires a lot of money to keep fresh plants and quality garden tools on hand and in your garden. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for caring for your garden on a…
Guest Blog #122, Entry #588, July 15, 2011 One of the factors of a great kitchen is how well it is organized, you may have the best finishes, but once you get in the kitchen to cook, you’re ready to get out because you can’t find anything! An organized kitchen is essential for enjoying yourself,…
Entry #587, July 14, 2011 If you’re trying to make the grounds, or exterior portions of your home look better, you need to focus on curb appeal boosting ideas. Especially when selling your home, your curb appeal can make or break the buyers opinion about your home, before they even step inside your home. Whether…
Guest Blog #120, Entry #585, July 12, 2011 Depending on the climate, the summertime may be the best time to start your vegetable garden. Growing your own vegetables ensures you can grow free from pesticides, hormones, and control the environmental factors around your food. Organic gardening has taken off, and learning how to do it…
Entry #583, July 10, 2011 When I hear my friends and colleagues talk about how they are spending their summers, they are filled with vacations, relaxing, spending time with family in the outdoors, and plenty of soul searching…. geesh not me! My summer has been filled with chauffeuring my teenagers around the city and becoming…
Guest Blog #117, Entry #581, July 8, 2011 How many of you have recently realized that summer clutter is no different than winter clutter? From recreational equipment in the garage piling up, to seasonal clothes for the kids that no longer fit, it’s time to start thinking about getting rid of it! Home storage and…
Guest Blog #116, Entry #580, July 7, 2011 Now that the summer is here, it’s time to think of how to save money from the harsh heat! While we usually think of the main house for cost savings, we often forget about our garage. Many homes have skimped on the insulation and other building components…
Guest Blog #115, Entry #579, July 6, 2011 I have always envied the avid gardener. The ability to make beautiful flowers or abundant vegetables and fruit appear and be harvested is quite the humbling experience. Today, my Guest Blogger give helpful tips for choosing the right tools and supplies for your garden. Summer is officially…
Guest Blog #113, Entry #576, July 3, 2011 In recent years, the push towards green cleaning and keeping our homes and families safe has grown greater. While you may know its good for the environment and your family/home, do you know how to save money in your bathroom by ‘going green’? Today, my Guest Blogger,…
Guest Blog #111, Entry #574, July 1, 2011 For many homeowners and DIY’ers the reality of figuring out how to perform many home plumbing jobs can be a challenge. Whether you are trying to fix a leaky faucet, to knowing how to solve toilet plumbing issues, do it yourself plumbing projects are an essential part…