Entry #240, August 10, 2010 As each season approaches your home needs regular maintenance to prepare for the upcoming season. With fall coming in a few months, how about getting a jump on home maintenance to save you money? By preparing your home before the official season starts, repairs, ... continue reading...
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Are You Living in Your Home AND Your Car? Clean it Up!
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 kids, I'm a ... continue reading...
D.I.Y. Saturday #2 – Home Improvement Stores – Use them to help you!
Entry #102, May 29, 2010 Last week, was our first D.I.Y. Saturday, showing how you can use Before and After resources to help in planning your next project. From magazines, and books, to resources on the Internet, before and after images can help you plan now. Today, let's discuss your ... continue reading...
Your yard could be holding back your home’s potential!
Entry #9, October 21, 2009 “Curb Appeal” - the appearance of the grounds, and exterior of a home, and the appeal that it draws. Let’s make guests want to get out of their car and come in… Structure: Does the paint look dirty, the stucco look old, or the brick have stains? Consider ... continue reading...
Upgrading your home… to stay competitive and current
Entry #8, October 9, 2009 Whether you are buying a brand new home, or a resale, the upgraded finishes or "add-ons" can be the selling point of the house. Remember, there is such thing as too many upgrades! If you have poured $100,000 into Italian marble floors, and imported granite from ... continue reading...
3 Easy Ways to Save Energy with Ducted Air Conditioning
Whether you live in a warm and dry climate or a humid and hot climate ducted air conditioning can often seem like it can suck your energy bill through the roof. If your air conditioning isn’t maintained properly or members of your family are constantly turning up the air conditioning, this may be ... continue reading...
Preparing your Autumn Lawn for a Pest-Free Winter
Guest Blog #227, Entry #724, October 26, 2011 With the falling temperatures of fall, there are certain challenges that should be on the mind of any person maintaining a lawn or garden. Many people might think of lawn and garden pests as a strictly summertime worry, however this could not be further ... continue reading...
Why does your tap water suddenly look dirty?
(A big “thank you” to Clean and Clear Water for sponsoring this post!) Take a look at your glass before you drink the water you’ve just got from your tap. Does it look clean? It should be safe to drink, but sometimes a failure in the system will leave you holding a questionable glass of ... continue reading...
Boost Curb Appeal on a Budget
(A big “thank you” to our friends at American Home Shield for sponsoring this post.) If you have bought or sold a home recently, you’ve likely stumbled across the term "curb appeal". Suffice to say, this is that special something that makes homes sell. And even if you don’t plan to put your home ... continue reading...
Backyard Makeover Ideas for Spring
Spring brings green plants, blooming flowers, and a lot of outdoor activities. That means your outdoor spaces, especially the backyard, need a makeover this time of year so that you can fully enjoy the sunny, beautiful days. Check out these tips for having ideas about your backyard ... continue reading...
How To Prevent Gutter Clogging
Gutter clogging will damage your entire home if you do not take action to fix the problem quickly. (A big "thank you" to our friends at Summit Gutter Systems for sponsoring this post!) Unfortunately, once damage is present, you likely need to spend a lot of money on a professional to fix your ... continue reading...
6 Clever Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs
If you are like most families winter heating costs are at the forefront of your mind. During the winter, saving heat is very important as there are very few heat sources available. There are many ways that one can adopt in order to minimize winter heating costs in your home while ensuring that heat ... continue reading...
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