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5 Flavorful Herbs That You Can Grow at Home in Winter

Does your house need some fresh air? Does your dinner needs some fresh flavor? Today, I welcome Elizabeth Shields back to provide more information about herbs in your home.  If you're looking for a way to add some fresh flavor to your recipes, there's no need to look any further than your own backyard (or

By |2023-01-18T13:10:00-05:00February 8th, 2023|Categories: Happy Home Ownership|Tags: , , , |

How to Protect Your Roof From Damages Every Season

Today, a guest post from Kathleen Anne Joven Nialla from Mighty Dog Roofing. As a homeowner, you can prevent damage to your roof, do some work yourself, and leave some repairs for the professionals. Here’s how to tell the difference:  One of the components of a house that is absolutely necessary is the roof. It

By |2023-01-18T13:24:27-05:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Happy Home Ownership|Tags: , , , , |

Best Indoor Plants to Add Color to Your Home

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

By |2022-11-18T10:48:46-05:00November 23rd, 2022|Categories: Happy Home Ownership|Tags: , , , |

5 Interior Design Trends for the Next Decade

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

By |2022-07-29T08:14:58-04:00August 17th, 2022|Categories: Happy Home Ownership|Tags: , , , , |

Indoor Plants That Can Improve Air Quality

As houses become more energy efficient, they circulate less air with the outdoors. We used to call that “leaking air”, as if it were a bad thing. But the downside of energy efficient houses is indoor air pollution.  Can plants help keep your indoor air cleaner? Yes, they can! As allergy season (hopefully) wains and

By |2022-06-07T12:42:22-04:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: Happy Home Ownership, Health and safety|Tags: , , , |

Molds at Home: 5 Health Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Do you suspect you have mold allergy? Guest blogger Elizabeth Shields writes about mold allergy symptoms and what you can do if you find out that you have a mold issue at home. Mold is a typical issue every homeowner has to deal with from time to time. They’re the slimy black, sometimes greenish, white,

By |2022-03-22T10:36:38-04:00March 30th, 2022|Categories: Happy Home Ownership, Problems and repair|Tags: , , , |

Accessible House Hunting: How to Find (Or Create) Your Dream Home

A guest post by Patrick Young When it comes to house hunting, everyone is working to find a home where they can live safely, comfortably, and happily. However, disabled people can have a far harder time with this than able-bodied house hunters. After all, most homes weren’t created to be accessible or with accessibility in

By |2021-04-04T18:19:24-04:00April 7th, 2021|Categories: House Hunting|Tags: , , , , |

Home Modifications – Part 2

Here's the second of a series of guest posts on home modifications for accessibility from Terri Williams, of reviews.com. Toilets Technology has great potential to make lives easier, and that includes those who want greater independence at home – and especially in the bathroom. A popular project at the moment is swapping out the existing

Modifying your home for older and disabled people

Here's the first of a series of guest posts from Terri Williams, of reviews.com. According to 2017 U.S. Census population estimates, there are nearly 50 million Americans who are 65 years of age or older, and by 2060, that number will surpass 98 million. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that older Americans experience