Guest Blogger #346, Entry #922, January 26, 2012 When considering an elderly parent who wishes to remain in their home for as long as possible, or any person with mobility issues, it's important to understand two key concepts - Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental Activities of ... continue reading...
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Guest Blogger: The Best Way to Find if There’s Lead Paint in your Older Home
Guest Blogger #325, Entry #894, January 12, 2012 When you purchase an older house, like I did, most likely you are a first time homebuyer. Older houses are great because you can get this amazing duality that the land makes the price higher, but the house is in such disrepair that it can lower the ... continue reading...
Stagetecture’s – Best of 2011 – Guest Blogs, Decor, DIY… Everything Home!
What an exciting year 2011 has been for Stagetecture, and for you my faithful readers! From organization and decor, to introducing you to new categories such as - home safety, cleaning up after a natural disaster, we had a full range of helpful topics to learn from. This year was ... continue reading...
Safe Room: Adding Security and an Emergency Shelter to your Family Home
Guest Blogger #311, Entry #861, December 26, 2011 If your home is truly your castle, then isn't it important that it's properly protected? Beyond your run-of-the-mill burglar alarm, many homeowners today are choosing to build safe rooms to bring added security and peace of mind. These ... continue reading...
How to Remodel Your Home with Security in Mind
Guest Blogger #282, Entry #810, December 2, 2011 When it comes time to do some upgrades around the house, you probably have a lot of cosmetic changes in mind. You may want new cabinets and countertops in the kitchen, some built-in shelves in the living room and office, a whole new master bath with ... continue reading...
DIY Saturday #77 – How to Practice Kitchen Safety this Thanksgiving (Video)
Entry #769, November 19, 2011 Thanksgiving is this week, and there is one room in the house that will get used more than any other, yes the kitchen! The kitchen is where all the magic happens for Thanksgiving, and it is also one of the rooms where most mishaps, accidents, and emergency room visits ... continue reading...
How to Find if you Have Harmful Asbestos in your Home
Guest Blogger #248, Entry #751, November 9, 2011 Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that becomes airborne when disturbed. When asbestos fibers travel through the air, they can be easily inhaled or swallowed by people who come in contact with them. For people who work in occupations that put ... continue reading...
How to Ensure your Home and Family are Kept Safe
Guest Blog #244, Entry #746, November 7, 2011 Do you sit at the office or on vacation worrying about whether burglars are invading your home and making off with your valuables? No matter how nice your neighborhood is, burglaries happen, and the best thing you can do to avoid worrying about it is to ... continue reading...
Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Adults for Trick-or-Treating
Entry #727, October 27, 2011 In a few days it will be Halloween and trick-or-treating is the most anticipated part for small children. To ensure you and your children are safe this Halloween look at these safety tips. One from the archives... Image via: ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: How to Clean your New Rental Home Before you Move In
Guest Blog #217, Entry #711, October 19, 2011 You’ve found the perfect home for you. Everything is all lined up for you to move in, but before you bring your things into your new place, you need to give it a bit of tender love and care. Moving into a new home can feel like bliss, but can also ... continue reading...
How to Safely Light your Home Walkways for Halloween
Guest Blog #204, Entry #693, October 7, 2011 In a few weeks for Halloween little ghosts and possibly big goblins will be knocking on your door for trick or treating, and you want to make sure your walkways are safe right? From well lit walkways to pruning back shrubs and hedges that can block ... continue reading...
How to Clean Up your Home After a Flood/Hurricane/Natural Disaster
Entry #632, August 28, 2011 With the onset of hurricane season, and Hurricane Irene becoming a historical storm threatening over 2.2 million people in the south and northeastern U.S., the reality of what your home will look like after the storm is a concern to many. Living in Jacksonville, Florida, ... continue reading...
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