Home Maintenance

Home Hygiene Tips to Avoid Winter Illnesses Preparing a home to sell is no small feat. Whether you’ve been in your house for a few years or decades, miscellaneous things can accumulate in every closet, cabinet, and drawer. Waiting until your home is on the market to eliminate these items can be daunting. Here is a full-house decluttering plan to sell your home in the spring. Breaking this task up...

3 Common Home Repairs to Learn as a First-Time Homeowner Owning your first home is a great feeling, but suddenly having all the maintenance responsibilities in your hands can be intimidating, especially if you benefited from low-to-no maintenance as a renter. Instead of finding yourself stressed at the first problem, be sure you go into homeownership with some helpful basic knowledge. Repair a...

Home Hygiene Tips to Avoid Winter Illnesses Winter is the season of sicknesses. When everyone is cooped up inside, germs seem to spread rapidly. Keeping you and your family healthy can be a challenge, but there are some things you can do to keep your home thriving. Here are our top home hygiene tips to avoid winter illnesses. Keep Air Fresh Proper ventilation is good for your home and your...

How to Create a Pet-Friendly Home Without Sacrificing Style Creating a pet-friendly space doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style and sophistication. Choosing decor that supports your personal style goals while remaining durable and comfortable for your pet is key. Here is how to create a pet-friendly home without sacrificing style. Choose Easy-to-Clean Flooring Carpeting and rugs may look nice when...

Hobby Organization Tips for Your Home Having a hobby or fun skill to practice is a great way to keep yourself busy. However, without intentional organization, hobbies can quickly take over your space. Whether you plan to pick up a new hobby in the new year or need to create a better space for a current hobby, some key ideas will help you organize all the items you need to master your skill without...

4 Things to Do as a New Homeowner Walking into your new home for the first time can be a relief after all the paperwork and deal-making that has brought you to this point. You should put a few things at the top of your to-do list when first moving in to ensure you get off on the right foot. Here are the 4 things to do as a new homeowner. Change the Locks When you buy a home, you typically receive...

Common Misconceptions About Electricity Usage In an effort to lower utility bills or live an environmentally friendly life, many homeowners try to reduce their electricity use. Unfortunately, many homeowners end up wasting electricity due to misunderstandings or misinformation. If you’re making one or more of these mistakes, you might be able to lower your utility bills with a few simple...

Holiday Home Safety Tips The holiday season is a time of celebration, and with this celebration comes extra decorations, deliveries, lights, festivities, and more. With all this extra comes slight risks that can expose you and your guests to potential safety risks. However, you can take precautions to keep your house safe and sound during the holiday season. Here are our top tips for holiday home...

Home Renovation Projects to Start in Winter While you may not believe it, winter can be a perfect time to start home renovation projects. Spending more time indoors at home means you may have more time to make upgrades and other renovations. If you have an itch to tackle a home project this week, read on for the best home renovation projects to start in the winter. Update the lighting and...

Easy Tips for Prioritizing Home Projects One of the great features of owning your own home is customizing it to fit your needs and lifestyle. On the flip side, one of the downsides of owning your own home is the maintenance projects and costs that can come with homeownership. When you have multiple home projects on your list, prioritizing them may be challenging. These easy tips for prioritizing home...