Expecting to host some guests this summer or in the coming year? Let’s face it. We don’t all have Martha Stewarts’ skills when it comes to entertaining guests. However, we do want our guests to feel comfortable and welcomed in our home. There are simple ways to do so that do not involve taking a class on interior design or watching hours of HGTV. Making…
Small spaces seem to be growing in popularity nowadays. The thought of living with just the essentials can be very appealing to some. Whether you have a small house or apartment or simply a small room, designing the space for both appeal and functionality can be challenging. Tiny houses have quite an attraction these days. Many tune into HGTV’s Tiny House and Big Living for…
A yard is often seen as an extension of a home. We love to spend time in them with family and friends during the warmer months. However, if you are a homeowner with a sloped yard, this can be a challenge. A sloped yard brings its own set of obstacles. If it is not landscaped properly, there can be erosion and run off that finds…
Multigenerational households are not a new concept. The notion that extended families can help in raising children and contributing to household work and financial health has been around as long as civilization itself. But this trend has seen it’s ups and downs over the years, decades and even centuries. In 1980, 12 percent of families in the U.S. lived in a multigenerational home, or a household…
As the days grow shorter and colder, many people will begin thinking about whether they’re ready for winter.
When buying a new home, it’s important to know what kinds of weather threaten your new area, and how severe it can get.
Good landscaping can benefit you in more ways than one.
There are countless decisions you’ll have to make as a new homeowner. An important decision is which homeowners insurance to get.
Once you begin moving your possessions into your new modest digs, you may begin to wonder where you’re going to fit everything.
Porches are like an extension of your home – a second living room with more fresh air.