The resurgence of everything pumpkin spice means that fall is upon us once again. You are probably as excited to pull out that box of fall décor as we are. If you live in a building (a house, duplex, apartment, condo, etc..) then there are some other important tasks that should be added to your …
Category: Home Maintenance Tips
Natural Lawn Maintenance Tips for Safe Summer Fun
A lawn in summer is a wonderful thing! It is the proper location for picnics, barbecues, slip-n-slides, and more. Forget chemical fertilizers and herbicides. You can still enjoy a healthy SAFE lawn by following natural lawn maintenance tips below.
How To Prepare Your Home For Winter
It’s That Time Of Year Again Winter officially begins on Thursday, and if you haven’t already winterized your home, it’s time to take action. Follow these steps to keep the comfort in, keep the cold out, and ensure your family’s safety. The energy cost savings doesn’t hurt, either, so get to it! Seal Drafty …
Summer Water Conservation Tips For Your Home and Garden
Being our most important natural resource, conservation of fresh water is a universal responsibility. Here are four simple ways that you may be able to reduce your fresh water footprint and save on your water bill. Use Less On Lawn Care Did you know that nearly 60% of a person’s water consumption may be used on lawn and garden …
Preparing Your Home: Beat The Summer Heat
In order for you to beat the heat this summer, you will need to start preparing your home before the heat hits. There are several things that you can do to ensure that your home stays comfortable during the summer months. Below are some tips for preparing your home: Update Your Insulation This will help …
Top 10 Tips To Save Water This Summer
With the warm summer weather comes an increase in activities around your home, outside and inside, that use water. Here are 10 tips for smart water usage. Check Your Connections 1. Check hose connections and outdoor faucets for leaks. Replace or adjust them as soon as you notice a leak. Also watch lengths of hose …
Make Your House a Home – Top 10 Feng Shui Tips
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art designed to balance the energy in a space while making it more inviting and cohesive. Here are a few suggestions to enhance your home and inspire you as well. 1. Clean Up Your Clutter One of the most important Feng Shui principles is to clear away any unnecessary …
Simple Tips to Winterize Your Home
When winter’s cold blast approaches and the warmth of summer is a distant memory, it’s time to winterize your home to ensure you keep heating and other costs at bay. Here are some simple tips on how to winterize your home this season. Seal up Windows and Doors Nothing acts more like a beacon to …
Fire Prevention Tips for Every Homeowner
As a homeowner, you will want to take the necessary steps in preventing a potential house fire. Fires can cause a great deal of damage not only to your property, but also to the many memories that you have made with your family in your home. In addition, fires can be extremely dangerous for those …
5 High Tech Gadgets to Take Your Home into the Future
Are you buying a new home or updating your current one? Adding a few modern, high-tech gadgets can rocket your home into a positive direction. New home gadgets can help to modernize your home, and also make your home safer and more secure. Below are a few must-have, tech-savvy devices. Vivint Home Automation The Vivint …