Guest Blog #199, Entry #687, October 3, 2011 Homeowners insurance is one of those subjects most of us don’t like to think about, and hate to admit that we don’t fully understand. Whether you are buying a new home and it’s your first time, or you are contemplating if your current policy has enough coverage,…
Entry #686, October 3, 2011 Are you thinking of how to incorporate Halloween decor into your home this season without having to turn your whole dining table orange and black? From colorful dinnerware to creative dining room ideas, look at these inspiring ideas for a ghoulishly fun autumn dining rooms. Image courtesy ofPottery Barn Image…
Guest Blog #198, Entry #684, October 1, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! If you are like most homeowners, the ability to make your home more convenient with technology is important. Whether it is using automatic lighting controls, thermostat controls or other remote controlled devices, homeowners have a new found freedom when installing these devices. Image courtesy…
Guest Blog #197, Entry #682, September 30, 2011 With rising energy costs, green initiatives and homeowners becoming more conscious about their homes, ensuring that your home has the proper insulation can be forgotten. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips to choose the right insulation for your home. It’s important to make sure you have the…
Guest Blog #196, Entry #681, September 29, 2011 Whether you are getting ready for Autumn or you are trying to dig yourself out from summer’s end. Today’s Guest Blogger gives you tips to declutter, purge and get your Autumn home ready! Do you feel that? It’s the cool autumnal breeze blowing in from the west….
Guest Blog #195, Entry #679, September 28, 2011 As the summer ends and we start moving into the cooler months, your rising energy bill will always be a concern. For many homeowners we always assume that a high energy bill must mean that your thermostat isn’t set properly or that you HVAC unit isn’t working…
Guest Blog #194, Entry #678, September 27, 2011 Today’s real estate market is very tight. Even if you consult a real estate agent and price your home at market value, it may take a very long time to sell and may not sell at all. However, there are some things you can do to increase…
Remember when the guest area of most homes used to be a dismal area that soon turned into a storage area? Guest rooms, or mother-in-law suites, are no longer the forgotten room of the home. In fact, many builders have started including this as a bonus feature to new homes. Some homeowners use them as…
Guest Blog #192, Entry #676, September 26, 2011 You can make your home your own and have a different theme or feel in every room in the home using wall stickers. Children in particular seem to love the wall stickers, but there are now some very grown up and ultra-stylish stickers that will please people…
Guest Blog #191, Entry #675, September 25, 2011 If you own your own home, then you’ve probably invested a lot of time and effort into decorating and renovating it since you moved in. One thing that often gets overlooked during home renovation, especially in big cities, is windows. Nottingham isn’t exactly a windswept, chilly area…
Guest Blog #189, Entry #673, September 23, 2011 If you are thinking of changing jobs and relocating to a new city, state, or even country, have you thought about the cost, time, and wear and tear on your family? While job relocating can be beneficial, think of all of the factors to help you and…
Guest Blog #188, Entry #671, September 22, 2011 After a hard day at work, the only thing that you want to do is to spend some time relaxing at home. The best way to do this is to create a space that you will want to return to time and time again. By decorating your…