The word project has lots of different meanings to different homeowners. And not all projects are created equal. So what is a project in our homes? There are small projects and big projects. There are simple projects and complex projects. There are urgent projects that need to get done right away, and there are discretionary projects that are more wish lists for the future. There are indoor projects, projects on the outside of the home, and landscape projects. Read More
The Interest of a Clean Home
Cleaning is not always the most desired thing to do for any homeowner, but in order to keep your home beautiful and valuable, it is necessary to keep a clean home. With so many techniques and products to help you clean your home, it becomes confusing sometimes. What products to use where, what is the best cleaning tool to use to be the most effective, how to actually conduct cleaning safely and efficiently in order to enjoy life and your home. In order to keep a clean home, there are some great books that help investigate some of these cleaning Read More
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Rain is such a great thing for your yard however large sums of water or rain can reak havoc on your home. The average roof (1000 sq. ft.) will collect over 650 gallons of water with just 1 inch of rainfall. Too much rain could cause foundation problems and landscape rot. Additionally, rain can cause challenges with your gutters if they are not properly maintained. Gutters can accumulate rocks, leaves, acorns and other debris that clog or block the flow of water leaving your gutters useless and possibly causing more home structural damage. So take the opportunity and clean your gutters to make sure that they are free of debris and are functioning properly. Rain should be able to move through your gutters quickly and seamlessly without any over the edges flow. Read More
To Dos or Projects?
Maintaining and improving your home has a wide variety of tasks required to keep things running smoothly. Do you call these tasks to dos or projects or something else? It doesn’t really matter what you call them, but perhaps what is more important is to categorized them to help you run your home smoothly.
To Dos are usually smaller in scope and the homeowner typically has the skill to accomplish these on their own. They are often more related to routine annual maintenance tasks or small fix it types of tasks. Budget, design, and product selection are also usually not relevant to to-dos around the Read More
The Fireplace Adding Attraction to a Room
The fireplace can be a center attraction in any room. There are many fantastic styles of fireplaces that will help heat your room while being stylish. There are electric and gas units and wood burning units, each with their own value. However, what your style says about your style is specific to only you. You may like a rustic look with stone or a unique natural wood fireplace. If you prefer a more traditional look, your Read More
