By guest author Shawna FeeleyI bought a hanging chair with a stand last year in the hopes of recreating a moment from an amazing Costa Rican vacation house. The stand was very cumbersome and swinging from the stand did not have the appeal I was hoping for. I decided this spring that it had to…
When’s the last time you moved the fridge to clean behind it? What about the little crack between the stove and the countertop? If you’re like most homeowners, you may not pay as much attention to the areas in your home that you can’t see. And even if you have taken the plunge, you may…
You might not think about water pressure every day, but you certainly miss it when it’s gone.Water pressure is the force which keeps the sink, shower, garden hose and toilet flowing strongly. It’s the reason you can take a long, relaxing shower and blast food off the dishes in the kitchen sink. Without adequate water…
Imagine coming home from a long day, ready to relax, unwind and spend an evening with your family, only to find that something has gone seriously awry in your home. Anything from a burst pipe to a broken door to an can cause a gigantic mess, and these unpleasant surprises are downright stressful or even…
Do you trip a circuit breaker every time you turn on your hairdryer? How about whenever you plug in your vacuum cleaner?Yes, the circuit breaker is supposed to “trip” in order to safeguard your home’s electrical system. They’re designed to keep the appliances and electronics you plug in from drawing too much power or from…
You’re all too familiar with the seemingly endless process when working to find a local handyman, contractor, plumber… really, any home maintenance professional who you need to rely on for dependable, affordable service.The last thing you want to do is endure the long vetting process each time you need a project completed in your home.…
It’s that time of year again — time to throw open the windows, break out the buckets and gear up for a renewed round of spring cleaning!Each year, many of us participate in some form of spring cleaning. Most of us will tackle our bedrooms; many others will head straight to the closets to donate…
Spring has sprung, and that means the cooling season is right around the corner.As we transition from boots and gloves to flip-flops and bathing suits, our air conditioners also need to “change” for the warmer weather ahead. From replacing filters to cleaning out debris, it’s important to ensure that our heating and air conditioning system,…
