If you love to read, you know there's something special about holding a physical book or magazine in your hands rather than reading them on your phone or e-reader. However, it's also easy for your beloved collection to start making your home look and feel cluttered. With a bit of creativity, you can turn your books and magazines into an artful display that actually adds to your home's decor...

Wood surfaces enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal. Understanding the type of wood and finish is the first step in ensuring their durability. This determines the method and cleaning products you’ll use, as well as the type of long-term care needed. Common wood finishes include varnish, veneer, paint, unsealed, stain, and wax. Practical Care Tips for Wood Surfaces Because of the different types of...

When purchasing a new home or a new-to-you home, there are a slew of steps to check off your to-do list before you officially own the property. One must-do task is ordering a home inspection. Though a home inspection isn't typically required by mortgage lenders for you to receive a home loan, you should still have one done. Otherwise, you're purchasing a home that you really don't know the true...

With all of the hype about spring cleaning, many homeowners forget to complete their fall home maintenance checklist before winter arrives. In fact, we believe that tending to these maintenance tasks is perhaps more important in the fall than after the winter. Before you get wrapped up in the holiday season, take a few hours to address these issues in and around your home. Clean Out Your Gutters...

Your roof is the centerpiece of your home. It determines the overall style and theme, while also contributing significantly to energy-efficiency and resale value. You have many different options on the table when it comes to choosing roof material. Here are the most important factors you should consider when making your decision: Your Budget Having a budget for your roofing project is important....

In order to keep your home well-maintained, you’ll need the help of various professionals from time to time. While there are some home maintenance tasks you can do yourself, certain projects require an expert. Here are some professionals whose contact information you should always have on-hand: An Electrician Electricians do more than wiring and installing bulbs and outlets. From setting up...

Each season brings a new set of tasks that must be done to keep your home properly maintained. But sometimes these tasks get put off or forgotten about altogether. Here are a few of the top home maintenance tasks you don’t want to forget to take care of this winter: Top Home Maintenance Tasks for Winter Cleaning Your Gutters Gutters collect a lot of leaves, sticks and other debris over time. When...

Many people let clutter pile up because the thought of clearing everything out is too overwhelming. The best way to go about removing clutter is to break the process down. Here is a simple, step-by-step guide to help you get started: 4 Simple Steps to Decluttering Your Home 1. Create an Action Plan Identify the areas in your home that you need to clear out, then write them down in the order you...

The change in seasons is right around the corner, which makes now the perfect time to start thinking about winterizing your home. Taking some time now to get your garage organized and prepared will give you peace of mind all winter long. These four tips will simplify the chore: 4 Tips to Get Your Garage Ready for Winter 1. Check the Weather Forecast Before you get started, check the forecast to...