Steps You Can Take for a Great Lawn

great lawnWhen it comes to our homes and what people see immediately, we can look at our lawns. Our lawns can be inviting and showcase a spectacular home. Our lawns in our backyards show off areas of our home where are children, pets and family play. Here are some steps you can take to get a great lawn.  Read More


How to Decorate your Office to Stay Productive

Decorate Your office

Setting up an office can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. It’s almost impossible to anticipate which office supplies you’ll need in the future. This can be frustrating and may lead to making wrong decisions. Another scenario is when you’ve been at your workplace for a while and your office somehow has become an unpleasant environment over the years and you need to make it functional again. In any case, what you need is to set your priorities straight and create a list of three categories ‒ very important, important and not that important. Start off this way and it will be much easier. We are here to give some suggestions and help you organize and decorate your office. Read More


5 Things I Wish I knew Before I Started My Home Design Project

home design projectCreating a home design project is exciting and thrilling. As homeowners, we get to personalize our space and homes to meet our needs and desires. We get to add our own personality to our homes. This is just plain fun! But there are things that homeowners wish they knew before they started their home design projects. Here are the things I wish I knew before I started my home design project. Read More


How Gen Xers Can Juggle All Their Home Finances

Gen XersAs a Generation Xers, your financial life gets a little more complicated. You start juggling more things and your time is compressed because you have multiple demands. You moved into a bigger house because of the kids. Maybe you start thinking about saving for retirement. You need a vacation. Your kids are expensive and want everything.

How do you balance all the competing financial demands? One method of staying in control is to segment the different key aspects of your finances. Consolidate your investments in one place to manage them. Have one system to manage your income, family bills and credit cards.  Read More


How Tracking Home Related Expenses can Help You Live a Better Life

home related financesIn a recent interview with Northpoint Bank, our cofounder, Elizabeth Dodson, was asked her suggestions on how tracking home related expenses can help any homeowner. Beth identified with some of the struggles homeowners face. Struggles like difficulty in tracking home related expenses and the multiple systems it requires to track all the details of the home. Read More