We’ve all heard the easy tips for helping the environment—shorten your showers, recycle, and turn the lights off when you leave the room. But if you want to make a bigger impact in conserving your resources, there are some major ways to go green in your home. Try these seven fixes to make your home […]
Buying in a Good School District: The Ultimate Guide
July 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Buying a home involves a long checklist of questions to answer, especially when moving into a new city or neighborhood. Whether your children are just starting school or already thinking about college, finding a good school district is essential for your family. Follow these tips to find a home in the school district that’s right […]
How To Store Your Winter Clothes For The Summer Season
May 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer items. Here’s how to do it properly.
Home Improvement Projects : How Much Equity Will You Build?
December 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs Value Report 2011-2012, for each home improvement dollar spent in 2012, homeowners can expect to recoup just 58 cents in home equity.
Green Remodeling Tips
November 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
According to the Sierra Club, as the average U.S. home size increases, demanding more energy and materials, living smaller is a surefire way to reduce your ecological footprint. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy thoughtful design and a simpler lifestyle. To see more tips for making the transition: http://sierraclub.org/tips/home-garden.aspx
Lower Your Fall/Winter Energy Bill With Ceiling Fans
October 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The seasonal change in temperature is a reminder to reset your home’s ceiling fan blades.
Time to Sell, Now What?
July 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The minute you know it’s time to sell your home, start thinking value. Which home improvements will yield the highest price and which aesthetic staging will make potential homebuyers fall in love? Value is determined when buyers weigh the work and cost they’ll have to invest after purchase against the ready-made improvements they’ll enjoy upon […]
Kitchen is Heart
July 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Benjamin Franklin said, “A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.” In his time, fire was the only cooking option and heated debates were conducted in the heart of the home. Kitchens have evolved from the days of wood burning stoves, but there’s […]