January and February are most likely to bring us some very cold nights, and some cold days. Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, there are things you can do to make yourselves more comfortable as the temperature drops for the season. Four things to do to make sure you and your house survive
Today, I share a guest post by Merrie Slavin from Rooter Ranger with a summary of early signs that your main sewer line may be getting clogged or blocked. A leaking sewer line is downright unpleasant and unhygienic. Not to mention, it can be quite expensive to repair. And if you think it ends there,
Guest blogger Michelle Wilde returns this week to help you decide which low light plant is right for your home. If you are looking for a low light plant for your home, there are a few things you should take into consideration. Think about the amount of light you have available. If you have a
Michelle Wilde is here to introduce you to indoor plants that thrive in low light conditions (like your home this winter). When it comes to adding a splash of color to your home, there are plenty of options available. Low light plants are your answer for winters indoors. “In the world of gardening, there are
If you are lucky enough to have insulation in the floor bays of your attic, what is it made of? If you are really lucky, you could have cellulose – stuff made of old newspapers. Cellulose insulation looks like dirty cottony paper-pulp. You are also lucky if you have fiberglass (that pink cotton-candy-looking stuff.) These,
As the season changes, I want to encourage you to decide on a home maintenance routine. Why create a routine? Because, then you will do it. Not doing it will cost you in the long run. Air conditioner filters – Room-by-room systems: Your air conditioner filter is found on the AC unit. Poke around or
If you neglect water leaks, you can create a problem hidden in your walls. You or the next owner will not know how bad it is until you tear the house apart. This is the kind of problem we define as “not finite”; it is the kind of problem a buyer should avoid. In 2015,
A guest post today by Valerie Taylor 5 Interior Design Trends for the Next Decade Photo by Spacejoy on Unsplash The year 2020 was a game-changer for everyone worldwide due to the coronavirus health crisis. As people spent a big chunk of their time inside their homes, they started to see the value of creating
Want to find a bargain? Find a house that smells funny. Summer is a good time to find them, since summer is a stinky time of year. There seem to be two kinds of houses on the market right now: those that have been fully renovated or cleaned and staged, and those that look like
Insulated window shades and curtains are effective in lowering heating and cooling costs. It’s common sense! Just think about how much cooler it is under the umbrella in the summer instead of being directly in the sun. When the sun shines into your windows, heat passes through the glass into your house. It then rises