Searching for a few last minute things to fill the stockings? We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite stocking stuffer items that are perfect for homeowners. Whether it be a household essential like a flashlight (we dug up the most highly reviewed one on Amazon) or smart-tech like the Smart Plug, we’re…
June 17, 2019 School’s almost out. Work is slowing down. You’re counting the days until you arrive at your vacation destination. Your goals are simple: relax and create new memories with family and friends. So why should you have to worry about your home while you’re on vacation? Home maintenance professionals frequently field questions from…
Spring is in the air, and you might be seeing “Open House” signs popping up with all those tulips around town. While my background is not in real estate, I often am asked to consider resale value when consulting with my clients, because at the end of the day, everyone sells eventually. Like most industries,…
Doing a home maintenance project on your own seems like a great idea…until it’s not. Things that looks simple on Pinterest can become complicated, cumbersome and sometimes even dangerous tasks. Not only can a DIY-gone-wrong cause more problems in your home than you started with, but it can also put your health at risk. Emergency…
That Pinterest project sure looks appealing, doesn’t it? That unused-closet-turned-mudroom, kitchen cabinets turned from drab to fab, even a new-brand vanity in the bathroom: those DIY home improvements (do it yourself) look so easy to tackle when you’re scrolling through before and after photos. But what did it take from Point A to Point B? Are…
Winter vacation is supposed to be a relaxing time, a worry-free week or more away from home, building new memories with family and friends. Why should you have to worry about your home while you take your family on a dream winter getaway?
It’s that time of year again – time to break out the patio furniture and toss some hamburgers and fresh veggies on the grill! Grilling is an extremely popular pastime, with about 75 percent of households owning at least one charcoal or gas grill. But before igniting the coals or the burners, it’s important 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…
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…
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…