Although Christmas can often take on more of a non-traditional feel in Las Vegas it can still be fun to dress up your home for the season. From making your desert home feel like a winter wonderland to embracing the Las Vegas scenery, we have some great ideas to help you get your home feeling festive.

Fall is in the air, and the summer heat has finally given way to cooler temperatures. That means overnight lows aren't too far away. 

It also means now is the perfect time to prepare your home's exterior to ensure its energy efficient, protecting you from pests and looking picture perfect well into the spring. 

Here are five ways to prepare your home's exterior for the colder Las Vegas nights:

Life on a golf course is a dream for any homeowner who loves the sight of meticulously maintained lawns but doesn't want the headache of being in charge of such maintenance. Homeowners get to enjoy picture-perfect views from every fairway-facing window in their house. They also get to enjoy side benefits of discounted access to the golf course itself as well as other club amenities.

However, with such benefits there comes also a few disadvantages; most notably errant golf balls dinging your roof and windows. 

Anyone who has hosted Thanksgiving knows there is a great deal of preparation that goes into the holiday. The preparation isn’t limited to planning a menu, grocery shopping and cooking (for hours, even days, on end). In addition to getting food ready, it’s also important to get your kitchen ready for all of the festivities. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, here are some tips on how to prepare your kitchen.

The holidays are a time when many people travel to see friends and family, which creates opportunities for burglars. They know people are less likely to be home -- so they’re less likely to be caught. If you’ll be going away this holiday season, here are some ways to protect your house by making it appear like someone’s home while you're away.

In one public opinion poll after another, most people say they dislike cleaning because it’s boring. But there are some parts of the home that are anything but; in fact, by any definition, they’re downright tricky to clean.

You can avoid these places, as long as you realize they’re only going to get dirtier with time. Or you can learn how to tackle them once and for all. You might be surprised how simple the process can be when you know exactly what you’re doing. Consider:

During the holiday season, you and your home often host many more guests than usual. Some may even be close friends and relatives who are traveling to the area and spending several nights at your home.

So how do you make sure your home is prepared to welcome your holiday guests in style? The following steps will help make sure your guests are comfortable during their stay:

Before your holiday visitors descend on you, spend some quality time cleaning and preparing your high-traffic rooms. At the same time, give your guests a holiday surprise by delighting them with some spa-inspired touches and other things you may forget about when preparing your guest bathroom.

First things first

Before you start cleaning, inspect:

You've worked hard to make your home your own. After beautifying your bedrooms, creating the perfect kitchen, and taking on your living room, it's time to get to the fun part.

If you are looking to breathe new life into your home updating your living room can help you do just that. The good news is you don't have to spend a whole lot of money to update this area of your home, no matter how big your living space is.

Updating Your Living Room to Breathe New Life into Your Home

Here are some great ideas you can use to update your living room.

As one of the most frequently used rooms in your home, your bathroom deserves some extra TLC. Investing a few hours towards organizing this vital space can save you even more time as you get ready in the morning, or relax in the tub before bed. Here are some great tips to help get you on your way, to that clean, uncluttered bathroom of your dreams. 

Out with the Old

Expired prescriptions, over the counter medicines, and cosmetics, can do you more harm than good, and should be disposed of in a proper manner. Continue the culling process by hunting through each drawer and cupboard, removing items you no longer use, need, or those which have outlived their purpose. 

Whether you are using a basement or you have another large space in your home, creating a game room can be great fun for the whole family. There are so many ideas out there when it comes to creating a game room we decided to gather the best tips so you can get straight to creating an amazing space.

Many homeowners choose to extend the indoors outside, turning backyards and patios into lively and welcoming living spaces. From BBQ islands to fire pits and pizza ovens, here are 7 great tips for creating your perfect outdoor kitchen.