Finding a contractor can take time and effort, especially if you're a first-time homeowner used to apartment living. All you have to do is call maintenance, no hassle. You want your home to be perfect, but the reality is you might run into repair issues. The thought of going through trial and error with [...]
Is your house feeling a little drab and in need of a pick me up? Or maybe it’s a little dated and you are thinking about replacing countertops or furniture. A fresh new coat of paint could be just what you need to freshen up your living space without breaking the bank or starting a [...]
Owning your own home means you’re about to venture into a world of projects. Big or small, you’re going to need some tools in order to complete tasks around your house. Here are a few entry level tools every homeowner should have. Hammer It should come as no surprise to you that you’re going [...]
Whether you have an amazing green thumb or not, it’s important to prep your garden now in order to see success in the spring. Here are a few tips on how to do just that! Remove Weeds First things first, take a look at your garden and identify where the weeds are. There may be [...]
When it is time to sell a home, any good real estate agent will first tell you that you need to declutter. When a buyer walks into your home, they shouldn't be met with all your many belongings. Before even considering putting that sign up, take the steps needed to prepare. Many areas of the [...]
Homeownership comes with a lot of responsibility. This includes prepping your home for the fall/winter months ahead. If you need help coming up with tasks to start working on, here’s a list to get you started. Clean out Gutters Cleaning out your gutters is a great first step in prepping your home for fall and [...]
Not everything can be done without the help of professionals, but many can. Why spend your money on something you can handle with a bit of time? Being a homeowner means that there is no one to call to fix things for you for free. You are the one that has to take charge and [...]
Decorating is expensive, no matter what budget plan. Sometimes, it feels inevitable to overspend, finding yourself spending hundreds or even thousands from impulse shopping. Especially if you're not keeping track of your spending, what can affect you is decorating last minute and rushing through your purchases. Oddly enough, stores have mastered the marketing of knowing [...]
In every glamorous movie the stars have a giant master bedroom with a bathroom that could fit your bedroom inside. Instead of dreaming of a bigger house, make your room awesome with some decorating tricks. There is no need to increase the square footage to increase your creativity. Instead, look around your space and see [...]
When attempting to make improvements to your home, it’s important to determine which changes are going to give you a good return on your investment. Spend your money wisely by avoiding these 6 downgrades that are disguised as upgrades. High End Appliances High end appliances are a nice touch to a kitchen. There’s no denying [...]
