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 [...]
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 [...]
The winter season comes with its own unique challenges. Each one presents its own unique needs. Here are some must have home items you should consider purchasing for winter. Snow Blower/ Shovel If you have a lot of snowy walkways that need clearing, it’s worth investing in a snow blower. This will make snow maintenance [...]
Homeownership is a huge achievement; the feeling can bring out true confidence. But there can be challenges along the way. Maintenance is an underestimated issue some homeowners don't consider, especially lawn maintenance. Suppose you're not the type of individual that thrives in DIY or worries about utility bills. Then this can bring a damper to [...]
With society being more environmentally conscious, solar panels are being looked at as an alternative way to produce energy. Further, with inflation out of control, everyone is looking for ways to cut down expenses these days. For some, using the sun and their solar panels to provide energy for their home thus lowering their energy [...]
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 [...]
House staging is embellishing a house normally with temporary furniture to sell or for an event. Staging is changing accessories, furniture, or even painting colors. But you usually don't do anything structural like moving walls. Here are the top processes of house staging. 1. Create Generic Plan Typically, with house staging, you create a [...]
Making your home look expensive is easier than you think. With a few simple updates, you can create a space that looks elevated, upscale and beautiful. Large Wall Art People look at large wall art and assume it costs a pretty penny. If you don’t have a couple thousand dollars to spend on large scale [...]
