Category: At Home

4 Ways to Combat Dry Winter Air in Your Home

Posted on by April Stephens

During the winter months, everyone naturally wants to get cozy inside. However, what happens when the indoor air is causing dry skin and nose bleeds? During the winter months, the humidity is considerably lower. As a result, the air can get really dry inside. In order to combat the indoor dryness, consider the following four tips.

Insulate your home

Even though you might’ve locked the door and closed the windows, air can still seep in through the cracks. Knowing this, it’s a wise idea to insulate your home. Insulating your home will prevent even more dryness from permeating inside. Pay attention to any cracks or openings in your attic, windows and the doors. In the long run, you’ll also save a bit of money on your electric bill when your heat isn’t escaping outside.

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4 Smart Upgrades for a More Convenient Home

Posted on by Kara Masterson

As technology advances, so too does the potential for creating a more convenient home. Many of the issues that have long seemed part and parcel of owning a home can now be solved with the right apps and the right devices. Below are four smart upgrades that really can make your home much more convenient.

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How to Get Your Family Involved in Your New Community After a Move

Posted on by Kara Masterson

Making new friends after a move can be challenging for kids and grown-ups alike. Despite that, getting plugged into a local community can be one of the most powerful ways to make your new neighborhood feel like home. To make the transition easier, here are a few suggestions on how the whole family can start building new connections. Continue reading “How to Get Your Family Involved in Your New Community After a Move” →

10 Ways To Update Your Home for 2020

Posted on by April Stephens

Home design trends come and go each year with surprising regularity. You don’t have to fall into the ‘trend trap’ when you renovate your house if you use the following list of improvements that have stood the test of time. Choose one or two of these ideas and begin the new year with a new look for a few rooms in your home.

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4 Cabinet Styles to Consider When Renovating Your Kitchen

Posted on by Emma

Remodeling your kitchen can be daunting. From a complete tear out to a simple replacement of the doors of your kitchen, you can create a whole new space for your family to enjoy. Cabinets take up a lot of real estate in your kitchen space, so this decision is critical.

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How to Prepare Your Exterior Design for a New Season

Posted on by April Stephens

It feels like that lately, the weather has been more ruthless than ever, which can wreak havoc on our homes. The exterior of your house, however, speaks volumes about you, so you cannot neglect it. There are different tasks you should take care of after each season, especially winter, to prepare your home for the next one and prevent issues from ever arising. Much of this work is less than fun but it’s quite necessary if you want your exterior to look presentable and your outdoor space to remain pleasant and functional. Here are some of the things that should be on your to-do list.

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Low Cost Tips For a Beautiful Patio Set Up

Posted on by Kara Masterson

A cozy patio is the perfect way to make use of your home’s outdoor space. Have you been dreaming of a beautiful patio set up, but you’re worried that it won’t fit into your budget? With a little planning and creativity, a great patio doesn’t have to break the bank. Read on to discover how you can set up an amazing patio without spending a lot of money.

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What to Do If Your Garage Door Is Stuck

Posted on by April Stephens

Having a garage can be extremely convenient. This holds especially true in the cold winter months where you can keep your car toasty warm and free of unwanted snow. However, when your garage door gets stuck, it can be a disaster. Here are some necessary tips that can help you to remedy the problem quickly so you can get back on the road.

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Why You Need A House Underpinning Contractor

Posted on by April Stephens

When you closely look through the construction of a house, you will see that engineers do invest a lot of time in strengthening the foundation. That means they focus on the base of the house on which whole house will stand. But what happens when the foundation of the very structure gets dislocated or damaged. It is a serious condition that needs immediate action. But before that, you need to know that when engineers do rectify the foundation they call the process as underpinning. So let’s garner some concepts on the process and the importance of calling the house underpinning contractors. 

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