insert_link Home Improvement Are You Prepared? If the horrific, devastating images from the recent wildfires and hurricanes has taught us anything, it's that you can never be too prepared for a natural disaster. You can get, and always be, ready by putting together both an At Home and On The Go emergency preparedness kit. Start by testing and replacing the batteries in your flashlights, as well as stocking up on backup batteries, candles, box matches and lighters. Set […] todayNovember 20, 2018
insert_link Home Improvement Don’t Get Backed Up During the Holidays The holiday season is upon us, and for many, that means the arrival of family and friends, some for a meal, some for several days. The house is decorated, you’ve got your menu all prepped and ready to go. What you don’t need is for the toilets to start backing up. Or the garbage disposal to go on the fritz. Or your pipes to decide to burst. There is a […] todayNovember 19, 2018
insert_link Home Improvement Setting a Holiday Table If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year – maybe even your first – it’s good to know how to set a holiday table. A great table setting enhances that festive atmosphere, and understanding how to set a dinner table is essential during the holiday season. By the way, to set a table means to place dishes, flatware, and drink ware in their proper places. Don’t panic. Luckily, table setting […] todayNovember 15, 2018
insert_link Home Improvement Fighting Porch Pirates We are coming on to that holiday season, and with it, a major increase in online orders and package deliveries. On average, package deliveries double during the three weeks before Christmas, which is fine, unless you are one of the 25.9 million Americans that will have a package delivery stolen this holiday season. The problem is that it’s hard to guarantee your package is safe once delivered. That delivery […] todayNovember 14, 2018
insert_link Home Improvement Don’t Fall Down on the Job It’s getting late in the Fall season, and there are some simple maintenance to-do’s that are really musts before Winter hits your home. Clean Out your Dryer Vents It may sound silly, but lint build up in your dryer can cause a clog that will seriously increase your fire risk. The good news is, it’s an easy fix. Empty your lint trap every time you use your dryer. Every. Single. […] todayNovember 13, 2018
insert_link Home Improvement Give your Bathroom the Midas Touch If you’re looking to bring your Bathroom up to date with the latest home improvement trends, give it the Midas touch! Manufacturers like Kallista Plumbing, Whitehaus, Kohler and Thompon Traders are all offering sinks, fixtures and faucets bedazzled with hammered finishes, bright metallics and gold! Sure we have likely all been in a house, or purchased a house that so much brass everything that you felt a little nauseous. But […] todayNovember 12, 2018
insert_link Home Improvement Color Your Kitchen Thinking about a kitchen remodel? The days of stainless steel, matchy-matchy appliances is out. You’ll still find these in all the showrooms, but you’ll be dating your house all the way back to the early 2,000’s. The number one trend right now is color. If you want to get ahead of the Jones’s, start with a refrigerator in bright primary color, an exciting finish, or painted like a British telephone […] todayNovember 9, 2018
insert_link Home Improvement Turn on the Lights Home Wellness, the concept that your home supports healthy living, assuring quality rest and relaxation, is the hottest trend in remodeling these days, and the lighting industry is leading the way. When you’re trying to set a sense of serenity in your home, lighting can play a key role. Lighting Therapy, also known as Phototherapy, has traditionally been used in the treatment of skin disorders, but in recent years, this […] todayNovember 8, 2018
insert_link Home Improvement 4 Simple and Inexpensive Home Improvements Did you just purchase your home and you want to make it your own? Or are you just getting bored with the same ol, same ol. Sprucing up your digs doesn’t have to cost a mint or require a contractor’s license. Here are five simple and inexpensive ways to freshen up your home. Paint. Painting is one of the simplest, most cost-effective home improvements out there. That’s easily done yourself. […] todayNovember 7, 2018
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