Upgrades and Renovations

Appliance Therapy: What to Do If Your Dishwasher Is Terrible at Cleaning Your Dishes

As kitchen appliances go, there are few loved more than the dishwasher. They can be a major time saver - that is, if your dishes are coming out clean. Let's take a quick look at a few steps you can take if your dishwasher is not doing its job.

By |2017-11-24T14:00:11-05:00November 24th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Appliance Therapy: What to Do If Your Dishwasher Is Terrible at Cleaning Your Dishes

‘Pine’-ing for a New Look? 3 Ways You Can Use Wood Features to ‘Spruce’ up Your Home

Whether you are renovating an older home or putting the finishing touches on a new one, you would be amiss if you did not consider how to include furniture and other items made of wood. With a diverse range of colors and textures, wooden features are a must-have for any modern home design. Let's take a look at three ways that you can use wood to add a little spice to your home decor.

By |2017-11-22T14:00:16-05:00November 22nd, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on ‘Pine’-ing for a New Look? 3 Ways You Can Use Wood Features to ‘Spruce’ up Your Home

It’s Hammer Time: 4 Common Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Investing in your home by remodeling or renovating is an excellent way to increase its value. However, a significant renovation project can quickly turn into a disaster, especially for those who are inexperienced. Let's take a look at four of the more common home renovation mistakes that homeowners make and how you can avoid them.

By |2017-10-27T12:40:03-04:00October 27th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on It’s Hammer Time: 4 Common Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Learning to Love Technology: 3 Tips That Will Help You to Embrace Home Automation

Are you still using a key to unlock your door and twisting a dial on the wall to set the temperature? Home automation technology has made considerable strides in the past couple of years, so it might be time to invest. In today's blog post we will explore three tips that can help those looking to make the leap into a fully automated home.

By |2017-10-25T12:40:02-04:00October 25th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Learning to Love Technology: 3 Tips That Will Help You to Embrace Home Automation

Let’s Talk Closets: Why a Walk-in Closet Is a Must Have for Any New Home Buyer

Are you in the market for a new house or condo? Whether you're looking for something luxurious or intimate, you'll want to ensure that you have enough space for all of life's necessities. Many home buyers focus on bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas as their top priorities. But have you given any thought to your closet space?

By |2017-10-17T12:40:02-04:00October 17th, 2017|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off on Let’s Talk Closets: Why a Walk-in Closet Is a Must Have for Any New Home Buyer

Brighten up Your House With These Autumn-inspired Home Decor Ideas

The kids are heading back to school, the leaves are starting to turn and the weather is getting cooler. Yes, autumn has arrived, but the end of summer does not mean that your home d?cor has to suffer. Let's take a look at a few ways that you can brighten up your home and give it that warm, autumn feeling.

By |2017-10-06T12:40:03-04:00October 6th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Brighten up Your House With These Autumn-inspired Home Decor Ideas

Baby on the Way? Learn How to Child-proof Your Home so Your Baby Is Safe From Harm

Do you have a baby on the way? If so, you are likely already wondering how you are supposed to make your home safe from harm. The good news is that with a little work, you'll be able to make your house or apartment that much safer. Let's take a look at how you can child-proof your home in under a few hours.

By |2017-09-28T12:42:20-04:00September 28th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Baby on the Way? Learn How to Child-proof Your Home so Your Baby Is Safe From Harm

5 Key Maintenance Tasks to Prepare Your Home for the Winter

The days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping and the kids are heading back to school. The approach of autumn means that winter is just around the corner. The question is - is your home ready? Break out your checklist and let's run through five key maintenance tasks that will get your home prepared to face the winter.

By |2017-09-26T12:40:03-04:00September 26th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on 5 Key Maintenance Tasks to Prepare Your Home for the Winter

Upgrading Your Home? 5 Great Reasons to Make the Switch to Hardwood Floors

Are you tired of scouring the internet, trying to find the secret recipe for whatever will take stains out of your carpet? And the irritating annual steam cleaning ritual where your whole home is soaking wet for a couple of days? Ugh. If your old carpet has you down, it might be time for a change. In today's blog post we'll share five great reasons why you'll want to make the switch from carpet to hardwood floors.

By |2017-09-19T12:44:13-04:00September 19th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Upgrading Your Home? 5 Great Reasons to Make the Switch to Hardwood Floors

Kids Moving Out of the House? Here Are 3 Tips for Creating a Warm, Welcoming Guest Bedroom

If you're a homeowner with children, at some point, you'll be saying goodbye. They'll move off to college or to start their career and adult life. As children move out, you'll discover that you have extra bedrooms and other living spaces that will need a new purpose. Let's take a look at three ways that you can transform an unused bedroom into a welcoming place for guests to stay.

By |2017-09-06T12:40:02-04:00September 6th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Kids Moving Out of the House? Here Are 3 Tips for Creating a Warm, Welcoming Guest Bedroom

Itching to Start a Project? Don’t Forget These Four Key Tips to Avoiding Renovator’s Remorse

Take a look around your home. Do you feel that burning desire to renovate or upgrade certain areas? Perhaps it's the kitchen countertops or the d?cor in the master bedroom. Whatever the case, if you're itching to take on a home renovation project you'll want to ensure it's one that makes your life better - not worse! Let's take a look at four tips that will help you to avoid experiencing "renovator's remorse."

By |2017-08-29T12:40:03-04:00August 29th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Itching to Start a Project? Don’t Forget These Four Key Tips to Avoiding Renovator’s Remorse

DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused

If you're a parent of school-aged children, you've likely been concerned with their study habits at some point. Sitting down in front of the television or at the dinner table to crack open the books is going to be less efficient than doing so in a quieter, more productive work space. Let's explore how to create a study space that will help keep your children focused and on task.

By |2017-08-18T12:45:21-04:00August 18th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused
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