Should you Do-It-Yourself or Hire a Professional?

DIY projectThere are some obvious benefits to taking on a home project yourself rather than hiring it done by a professional, the main one being that it is often times a lot less expensive. However, before you tackle a project yourself you should be aware of the potential “hidden costs” of a DIY project. Here is a small list of things to consider when deciding whether to do a project yourself or hire a professional. 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.

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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.

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A Few Tips to Help Keep Your Tools Organized

Keep Your Tools OrganizedWhy does it always seem like the moment you actually need one of the 50,000 tools in your tool set, it’s nowhere to be found? We don’t know the answer either, but we do have a solution that will help you minimize the amount of times it happens to you. Instead of hiding all of your tools in the garage or basement, create a kit of the essentials and keep in a drawer in the kitchen or laundry room. Here are a few tips to help you keep your tools organized.

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