Have some projects that need to be done around your house? Home Sweet Homeowner can help guide you with everything from where to start to who to hire and what questions to ask. We have all the resources to help you get the job done!
Improving Your Home
Home improvement projects can be overwhelming. Here at Home Sweet Homeowner we try to provide you with all the resources to get any job done, big or small, and feel confident while doing it.
Nelson Mandela
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
Find a Contractor You Can Trust
We've all heard horror stories about home renovation projects gone wrong. Whether it's sloppy work or someone who takes your money and runs, there are quite a few ways these projects can quickly become stressful. Finding a contractor you trust is an essential part of completing any major home project. Here are a couple things [...]
What to Look for When Looking for a Contractor
You’ve made up your mind with your vision in your head, saved up funds (or figured out where to get the funds), and now you’re faced with the decision of hiring your contractor to make your dream home a reality. From traits to look for when you’re hiring, qualifications to notice and red flags to [...]
How to Organize Your Accessories
Although you may have your closet organized with all of your clothes hanging neatly, it does not necessarily mean that your accessories are organized. But, you’re not alone. Some may find hanging clothes on a hanger is enough of a chore while others just can’t seem to find the pair to their shoe for the [...]
Home (and Relationship!) Improvement
Instead of going to a ropes course or trying a team building activity, working on home improvement projects may be one of the best ways to strengthen a relationship with your partner. If you don’t believe me, try putting together Ikea furniture with your friend or significant other. Putting together furniture or installing a new [...]
How to Have a Happy Home with Dogs
Dogs can be messy, and unfortunately, it often means a messy home. Unfortunately, your favorite pet cannot always be taught to clean up after themselves, so it’s up to you to make sure your house maintains order and cleanliness. It takes a little bit of work, but it is achievable! Designated Home If possible, [...]
How Many Different Ways Can You Use a Canning Jar?
A canning jar may be the most multipurpose item in your house. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, when in fact, the classic 16oz jar may be all you need! Canning jars are durable, functional, and aesthetically appealing. The most common way to use a canning jar is to make jams [...]
Beginner Container Gardening Mistakes
Container gardens are perfect for apartment dwellers or city living! They seem low key, simple, and easy to care for in the windowsill of your kitchen. But there are common mistakes beginners make when starting their first container gardens. Wrong Container Size Succulents in a teacup are such a cute trend right now. But they’re [...]
Contract Or DIY
Upgrades for your home can be easily done! All information is available now online, but of course, watching a professional complete a job looks easy- until you find yourself knee deep in a project and overwhelmed. Your skill level and your persistence to a high-quality job may save you more money in the long run, [...]
How To Start Your First Container Garden
Have you always wished you had a green thumb? Speaking as someone who has killed a cactus (the most low-maintenance of plants!) container gardens are the easiest of beginner steps for gardening. You only need four things: a container, plants, soil, and water! Apartment dwellers and those who rent can still garden with container gardening! [...]
Decorating Under $20
Look around your home. Do you see blank walls or walls that you are tired of looking at? We all need to change things up. Decorating our space is a fun way of expressing ourselves. The biggest roadblock when it comes to decorating or redecorating is the dollar signs. Looking through magazines, we see so [...]
