As I am sitting at a dentist appointment with my husband who needs a few things worked on, I am reminded how time does NOT fly when pain is involved. I don’t like going to…

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Your home’s gutters and downspouts play a very important role in protecting your home’s foundation from water damage. This article explains why and how you should take care of your home’s gutters and downspouts. WHY…

In the early spring your lawn was “waking up” after being less active over the wintertime, and lawn care during early spring involved helping seedlings grow and fighting back pre-emergent weeds. But now it’s the…

  If you have an automatic sprinkler system, or if you are considering adding an automatic sprinkler system to your home, this article and video will help you understand how your system works, how to…

For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to settle for drab and dreary.…

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more…

If you only do five routine maintenance tasks for your home during the month of April, here are the ones that we suggest that you do, that will help you prepare your home for spring,…

Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones that get in that morning workout or wrap up some work…

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should…

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and…

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its…