How to prepare your flowerbeds for winter with Foliflor
With fall coming to an end, we need to take care of our flowerbeds and prepare them for winter. To do this, we decided to ask a few questions to the Foliflor team who were able to give us several…
Interior Painting Tips
a guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve One of the easiest ways to change the feel of your home is to change its colors. Painting is the way to go, however many of us seem to have…
14 inspirational Backsplash ideas for a beautiful kitchen!
Here are a few examples that we hope will inspire you when deciding on how to finish that little bit of wall between the counter and cabinets that will reflect your taste and enhance the beauty of…
Home Improvement and upkeep
A guest post from Grace Baily edited by Deb Villeneuve Home Improvement Ideas There are many ways in which one can improve the home where he or she lives but in general there are three things that…
Bad weather can help you assess your home
Whether it's after a rough winter or following other severe weather - bad weather can help you assess your home so look on the bright side because it gives you the chance to take advantage of…
Smart Spring Yard Cleanup
March is notoriously unpredictable. Shrubs can be crusty with snow on the first of the month, and then, a couple of weeks later, temperatures can warm up enough for flower and leaf buds to show…
Cleaning Outdoor Furniture
Are you wondering how to freshen up your outdoor furniture? Chances are, you have all the ingredients you have right in your home to do so. The DIY Network shares the following advice: Basic Recipe…
The Perfect Home for the Single Woman
Recent statistics show that you don’t have to be a “Mrs.” in order to buy your dream house. In fact, single women dominate the homeowner’s market as of late—in 2010 alone, single women accounted for…
Energy Efficiency Series: Furnace Maintenance for Energy Savings
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Out of sight, out of mind…
Fireplace Maintenance in the Fall Season
Image courtesy of BuildDirect Nothing cheers you up on a cold day like sitting with a cup of cocoa in front of a warm fire. Cooler weather is right around the corner and now is the time to maintain…
New Roof: Is it time?
Your roof is a workhorse element to your home because your roofing is the first line of defense between you, and the elements all year around. But, as Autumn progresses into winter months, and…
How to Judge a Quote for Siding/Roofing/Windows
When you’ve got a major exterior home renovation project like siding, roofing, and window replacement, and you’re balancing a number of installation quotes, how do you decide on which one makes the…
How to Protect and Maintain Your Beautiful Hardwood Floors
Whether you already own gorgeous hardwood floors or you are in the market for flooring and considering them for your home, you should think about the upkeep when choosing. While hardwood flooring can…
