Guest Blogger #544, Entry #1231, May 29, 2012 Every 15.4 seconds a burglar breaks into a home in the United States. That’s straight from the FBI. Families need every edge they can get to keep from becoming part of that statistic. Take these 6 home security tips to heart and you will be much safer…
Entry #1213, May 23, 2012 Your home is one of the most expensive investments you will make in your lifetime and your family is even dearer to you. Safety is essential at home but so is convenience. There are a few ways to make your home safe through home automation, landscaping, and outdoor home ideas…
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…
Guest Blogger #506, Entry #1156, May 7, 2012 While your house is the central focus of your outdoor property, you no doubt have a variety of other structures, such as a shed, gazebo, children’s playhouse, etc., on your land. While they are all separate, you want some kind of unifying feature so your property is…
Guest Blogger #482, Entry #1114, April 23, 2012 The term “curb appeal” is that subtle quality that makes a home welcoming, warm, unique, and aesthetically appealing. Many homeowners take pride in the curb appeal of their homes and pay great attention to how they design to ensure they bring out the beauty the home. In…
Entry #1103, April 18, 2012 Spring entertaining is in the air and so is decorating your outdoor home with welcoming plants and decor. One of the easiest ways to decorate is to use Palladian planters that have plants, small trees, and groomed foliage that is cut and trimmed into specific shapes and designs to give…
Happy April! The warm weather should officially be here in your part of the world, or at least it is in sight! After returning from my spring vacation in the Bahamas, I’m definitely in love with infinity pools. The illusion as if the pool will drop off the side is so fascinating to me! I…
Guest Blogger #419, Entry #1033, March 22, 2012 With summer on its way, many of us are thinking about warm weather, barbeques, and laying outside, relaxing by the pool with friends and family. Like many Americans, your backyard is your oasis from the rest of the world. In order to truly relax and have fun,…
Guest Blogger #409, Entry #1016, March 14, 2012 With a little landscaping you can create massive curb appeal in just a weekend. Even with a small budget you can make a big impact on the way that your home feels when people approach it. Spring is coming, and will be here before we know it….
Entry #973, February 24, 2012 Let’s face it, home improvement and decorating can often be a daunting task! From deciding on a do it yourself (DIY) project, to choosing the perfect color to paint your home, how do you visualize it first? I’m excited to partner with Showoff.com and bring you an interactive online…
Guest Blogger #378, Entry #970, February 22, 2012 I am always fascinated by how much work people put into their lawns. You know, you can really tell a lot about a person based on how they take care of their property. You might be able to glean such interesting bits of information like how dedicated…
Guest Blogger #373, Entry #965, February 20, 2012 As winter is coming towards an end, more and more homeowners are starting to pay attention to their gardens. Get a head start this year by tackling your landscaping and tree trimming goals today! Planting flowers, shrubs, and plants may seem like an easy task. After all,…