home care

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...

What is Hygge and how can I incorporate it into my home? It’s time to get cozy - today, we’re talking about Hygge - the Norwegian and Dutch lifestyle concept. Originally a Norwegian noun meaning “well-being”, the concept of Hygge (pronounced “hooga”) has transformed into a massive lifestyle and home decor trend. Sounds great, right? Today, we’re discussing how to incorporate the Hygge...

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...

4 Habits for an Easy-to-Clean Home\ Keeping your home clean can feel like an uphill battle–especially if you have a home with children in the household. Thankfully, there are some habits that can easily be tackled regularly that will ensure that making your home easy-to-clean isn’t difficult. Whether you are cleaning up the messes of a large family or a small household, these four habits can make...

Energy Efficiency Tips for the Cooler Months When the temperatures dip, your home’s energy condition rises. While higher heating bills during the colder months are inevitable, there are ways you can reduce your household energy consumption while reducing heating bills and still staying cozy, warm and comfortable. Read on for energy tips to keep in mind during the cooler months. Reverse Ceiling...

Home Safety Tips for Halloween Halloween is right around the corner, and with it comes excited, sugared-up children quickly coming and going. Ensuring your home’s entryway is safe and well-let can welcome groups of trick-or-treaters and lessen the risk of preventable accidents or injuries. Read on for how you can ensure your home is ready to welcome your neighborhood’s local ghosts and goblins...

Pest Control Mistakes to Avoid at the End of Summer Here at Calcagni we know that pest control is essential any time of year, but it is crucial toward the end of summer. As the weather begins to cool, pests will likely seek shelter in your warm and cozy home. Here are our top tips for end-of-summer pest control.  Ignoring Seasonal Inspections Regularly checking and inspecting for problems makes...

5 Reasons Your Clean Home Looks Messy Do you feel like your home is in a constant state of chaos? The reason your home looks messy may have nothing to do with cleanliness. Even if you have worked to organize your home, visual clutter could be the cause of your headache. Visual clutter is the items around your home within your vision. Alone, these items may barely register, but all together, they can...

Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation As you get ready for a relaxing summer vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is home security. Many people are uncertain about how to protect their homes beyond cameras or security systems. If you are planning a vacation this summer, taking simple precautions can help give you peace of mind and let you enjoy your trip to the fullest. Here are some...