Guest Blog #148, Entry #620, August 16, 2011 Whether you are moving from an apartment to another home, or you are only move college dorm rooms, moving involves strenuous activity for your body. Have you ever noticed that most moving company personnel wear back braces when helping you move? Today, our Guest Blogger shows you…
Guest Blog #101, Entry #562, June 20, 2011 Depending on the age of your home, and how long it has been since major repairs were done – you’re bound to need essential home repairs. The question is – “Which ones are essential, and which ones can wait?” Today’s Guest Blogger gives tips for knowing how…
Guest Blog #86, Entry #538, May 29, 2011 Let’s face it, who doesn’t have a a “junk drawer”? That drawer in your home that has a combination of tools, kitchen appliances, take-out Chinese menus and every button that was ever lost in the clothes dryer inside of it? Today’s Guest Blogger gives tips for organizing…
Entry #317, October 31, 2010 Happy Halloween Stagetecture readers! We’ve finally gotten to the day that kids and adults enjoy having fun and dressing up to go Trick-or-Treating. If you are still looking for last minute costume ideas, look at yesterday’s post. Today I have a simple list for Halloween Safety from the CDC –…
Guest Blog Entry #27, Entry #306, October 20, 2010 Halloween is less than two weeks away and the safety of your home’s walkway, garage, and front entry are important. Today, I welcome Paul Gosselin from NightScenes Landscape Lighting Professionals he explains how walkway lighting is important for children safety at Halloween. This topic is so…
Entry #304, October 18, 2010 In your home, upgrading your appliances, finishes, and systems can be by choice or by necessity. If your home is older you may need to upgrade it to keep up current homes. While if you have a relatively newer house, but bought the lowest end finishes, your home may not…
Guest Blog Entry #21, Entry #269, September 8, 2010 A few weeks ago, the DIY Stagetecture Saturday was about how to install outdoor landscape lighting. Outdoor lighting can make the difference between your home looking inviting to guests at night, or being able to enjoy your home past sunset. Today, I welcome Paul Gosselin from…
Guest Blog Entry #19, Entry #256, August 26, 2010 What does your home represent to you? Is it only a place you rest your head at night? For most, home represents a sanctuary of comfort and safety. From early childhood we are taught that your home is where your family lives, grows, and embodies the…
Entry #213, July 15, 2010 It has been 95 degrees and up for the last week in Jacksonville, Florida. Coupled with the humidity, 105 is what it feels like, in the shade! I’ve always admired those who have swimming pools – but also never wanted one for myself. I suppose the paranoia of being responsible…
Entry #118, June 21, 2010 I won’t point any fingers, but have you been in people’s cars that look like they live in them? When I walk through parking lots, I often glance into cars and are amazed at how clean some are.. and how unclean others are! You are probably thinking – ‘I have…
Guest Blog Entry #5 – May 24, 2010 In a past blog post we explored the idea of downsizing from the family home. Family of the elderly have to think about lifestyle changes, and so do the people who interact with them. Having your home comfortable and safe for the Aging, is a concept that…
Guest Blog Entry #4 – May 19, 2010 A few weeks ago, Terry Haas from HGTV’s – Designed to Sell gave us tips for staging your home to appeal to potential buyers. How do you appeal to buyers? This is the magical question that is the difference in an offer on your home, or not….