Posts Categorized: Home & Lifestyle

Power washing, sometimes known as pressure washing, a business, house, patio, or deck isn’t exactly rocket science. And yet, a few simple mistakes can not only ruin a project, but could potentially cause serious damage. Of course, many people decide to contact a professional company to pressure wash their home for them (click here for… Read more »

“Say what?!” Sure, you scrimped and saved to purchase your home, and now you’re there – goal achieved, and dream realized. So, no more need to keep setting money aside, right, other than for retirement, your kids’ educations, and so on? Uh, not so fast. You see, home may be where the heart is, but… Read more »

There are certain foods that are great by themselves and maybe even better when combined with something else. Peanut butter and jelly? Nothing wrong with either on its own…but as a dynamic duo, they’re hard to beat. Water’s a great thing, too, just as are building materials. But for the most part, they make for… Read more »

Sometimes life works just the way it was meant to.  Enough so that certain things can be predicted. Keep something in the fridge too long? It goes bad. Don’t stock up on paper goods? Sooner or later you’ll be searching high and low for a facial tissue, roll of toilet paper, or new box of… Read more »

Rec room, bonus room, teen hangout – whatever you call it, having a dedicated space for games, movie nights, and casual entertaining is a great way to bring friends and family together. Even if you don’t have the space for a full-size room, here are a few reasons to carve out a little corner of… Read more »

Blustery winds, piles of snow, and sub-zero temps can dampen even the brightest of moods. Even worse is the damage winter weather conditions can inflict on your home. That’s why it’s important to prepare in advance and act, as appropriate, at the first signs of trouble. Roof – Freezing temps can cause ice dams, strong… Read more »

Do you think you’re the most or least organized person in the world?  Somewhere in between, right? So, on the theory that there’s always room for improvement, we’ve prepared a monthly calendar of home improvements and upkeep to help you keep on top of things.  It’s far from complete, but it’s a great starting point…. Read more »

The holidays have come and gone, and a new year has just begun. Which mean now’s the time to give your home a little winter time TLC. How and where to begin?  The following checklist will help get you pointed in the right direction: Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. With increased candle use and… Read more »

You bought the perfect home in the perfect location. There’s just one problem – it suffers from “old house smell”. You know the one – that musty odor that creeps up on you the minute you set foot inside. And it seems no amount of air freshener or scented candles can mask it. To get… Read more »

Maybe garbage disposals are way down the list of “most important plumbing fixtures,” but they still add convenience to your life. They also can stink to high heaven, back up and overflow.  Which means a little ongoing maintenance is in order. So, from our house to yours, here are some time-tested methods to keep your… Read more »