The Top 10 Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

If you are considering moving into a “fixer-upper” type of home, are into the business of flipping houses, or are simply at a point in your current home where remodeling is necessary, the list of projects to increase the value of your home below will help you out. This list gives you insight as to which project have a higher return on investment than others. Some of the projects are major projects that require experts to come and help you tackle the project components. While others may be simple like gardening and enhancing your outside. If you love to garden and do not mind hard work, this may be a project for you to do it yourself. Some projects may appear to have a lower return on investment but in the long run they may help you sell your home faster and for slightly more money because they can differentiate your house compared to others in the neighborhood. A great project to consider is painting your house, both inside and out, can actually give you a huge return on investment and also give you a fresh look to your home.  It will help you determine where to start in the process by showing you which projects have the highest ROI (return on investment). Read More


How to De-Clutter a House Full of Kids

De-clutterIt’s common knowledge that kids have short attention spans. This goes for holding a conversation with a kid, watching T.V. with a kid, going to a candy store with a kid, etc., but it also holds true at home. If you have ever seen multiple kids under the age of five playing in a living room, you’ll notice that none of them ever play with a toy for longer than 5 minutes. And what do they usually do when they are done playing with a toy they just got out? Drop it where they stand and play with the next toy that caught Read More

A Tip for Organizing Your Children’s Christmas Presents

Organizing Your Children's Christmas PresentsIt’s well understood that with the holiday season, there can be some added stress. More spending than normal, ultra crowded malls, struggling to find the perfect gift, and more can really take a toll on a person. Although we can’t help you with the crowded mall situation, we do have a tip for organizing your children’s christmas presents that might save you from some stress.

If you have multiple kids that will be expecting everything on their Christmas list to be under the tree on Read More


How Lighting Effects Your Home’s Energy Consumption

LEDs, compact fluorescent, halogen, incandescent bulbs… Who knew that light bulbs could be so complicated? The truth is, they really are a lot more complicated than most people would assume. But light bulbs can help in managing your home’s energy consumption. The infographic below details some of the different bulbs and their affect on your home.

The truth is, light bulbs and the way you choose to light your Read More