Decorating Ideas for Your First Home as a Couple

Decorating IdeasGuest Blogger: Heather Roberts

Moving in together with your loved one as a couple can be a really exciting time. But it also carries a good amount of trouble you can get in when it comes to decorations and the need thereof. Where some may imagine a simple solution in terms of decoration such as antique furniture. Others may see a green solution or something else that fits the individual needs and vision of the person in question. Couples may have differing opinions on what is acceptable or desirable for decorations. So you would do well to find ways to work together to find a suitable middle ground. Compromises are key in any relationship, be it friendly or romantic. So you need to consider that ahead of time. The following tips will give you more information you can work with so you can achieve that balance: Read More

What Every Mom Needs a Great Organized Command Center

Command Center

Being a mom can be one of the most challenging career choices. Keeping track of where your children are, what activities are happening for every family member, scheduling meals and keeping up with school work. Wow, we’re tired already!  Not to mention, volunteer programs, piano lessons, math tutors, doctors appointments, and having some precious vacation time. Having multiple children that have different activities and schedules can also add to the logistics. Managing the family activities can be a full time job; then you add in grocery shopping, taking care of the home, scheduling service providers to help with tasks, and the list goes on an on. Life brings us so much joy, but most moms need time to manage life’s necessities. As well as, tips and tools be be organized so they can ensure all the activities get done.

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How Long Certain Home Improvements will Take to Pay for Themselves

Photo Courtesy of The Trusted ToolboxGuest Blogger: Gunner Kenyon

For homeowners, it’s an endless struggle: You know that you could save money on monthly expenses if you were to renovate your home, but those renovations cost money. So, the obvious problem is trying to determine which renovations are going to be worth the cost, and how long it will take for those renovations to pay for themselves. Of course, given that no two homes are the same, it’s impossible to say matter-of-factly which home improvements will pay off and when, yet that’s exactly what we’re about to do! Here are five home enhancements that will save you more than you spend to install them… eventually. Read More

10 Hidden Areas in Your Kitchen that are Really Dirty

Courtesy: 4 Sisters CleaningSpring is in the air and spring cleaning is tops on some people’s lists. Knowing that, we often forget about some areas in the kitchen that need a really good scrubbing. Without proper cleaning, bacteria can develop in areas around our kitchen. Yuck! So we decided to share some tips that you might want to think about cleaning to keep your home healthy and safe for the entire family.

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4 Things to Do Before Buying an Older Home

Buying an Older HomeGuest Blogger: Kurt Jacobson

New buildings simply lack the magic and character of older homes. If huge, wood-burning fireplaces, elegant wood trim and moldings and centuries-old oak trees in the front yard are what you are looking for, chances are high that you’ll end up buying an older home. But wait, did you know that ancient buildings are also potential money-traps that can drag you down into a never-ending cycle of repair and maintenance? The older the home, more are the chances that there will be problems with electrical wiring, plumbing and roofing. Not to mention the heating and cooling systems. Below is my list of the four most important things that have to be done before buying an older home.  Read More