Picking Up the Pieces After a Flood

What You Need To Know About Your Foundation And Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

2 February 2015

If you're the owner of a home, it's important for you to understand that your homeowner's insurance isn't the only protection you need. This is particularly true when it comes to your foundation. Whether or not a problem with your foundation will be covered by your insurance policy depends on a number of factors, including the source of the damage and whether or not you, as the owner of the property, took measures to prevent it.

Here's How A Lawn Service Can Help Your Yard Stay Beautiful

28 January 2015

If you're tired of mowing grass every weekend, but want your yard to look nice, then you may be tempted to pay the neighborhood kid to mow for you. However, if you want a yard your neighbors will envy, you should consider hiring a professional lawn service. They do much more than simply mow your yard, and it really makes a difference in the way your yard looks. If yard maintenance is a chore you dread, then here's why you should hire a pro.

Easy Updates For Your Living Room Decor

23 January 2015

Is it time for an update to your living room decor? Perhaps you'd like to make over your space, but you don't want to spend a lot of time and money on the project. Changing up your living room design can be easy with a few simple tips: Select a New Color Palette If you want to go all out and paint the walls, that's a noticeable update. However, even without painting your walls, you can switch up your color palette.

Flood Your Master Bathroom With Light

19 January 2015

Who wouldn't appreciate a bright morning? A light and airy bathroom makes mornings feel cheerful. As you plan your bathroom remodel, include tips for maximizing the natural light in your master bath. Focus on the Windows First, let the natural light flood in. If possible, have transom windows hung above your regular windows. Otherwise, have existing windows updated to allow maximum light exposure. Keep window treatments light, either gauzy or white-hued, to further promote the sunlight in your bathroom.

Tips for Finding Treasures at Estate Sales

12 January 2015

That old saying that one person's trash is another person's treasure certainly applies to estate sales. Estate sales are sales that occur in a person's home with the goal of selling off everything inside. Many people hold an estate sale after a loved one has died. There are treasures to be found at an estate sale, but you need to know what to look for and have the patience to seek out those diamonds in the rough.

Indoor Air Quality: Breath Of Life Or Death?

6 January 2015

While many people watch the news each day to determine the status of outdoor air pollution, many would be well-served by being as diligent about the air quality in their homes. The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a number of alerts on this subject, identifying it as a priority health concern. Their analysis shows that many homes, even in heavily industrialized cities, have air pollutants levels that are two to five times as high as outdoor air.

4 Easy Ways To Clean Your Window Blinds

30 December 2014

Blinds can be a great way to adorn your windows and allow you to control how much light enters a room. However, over time blinds can collect dust and get dirty. It can be a challenge to clean them, but you don't have to always take down the blinds in order to clean them. Here are four easy ways to clean your window blinds. Use Old Socks, Vinegar and Water