The New Year compels all of us to relinquish the past and change our circumstances for the better. Hoping to literally wipe the slate clean? Look no further than your household. How many times have you vowed to keep things organized, only to discover that by mid-January, the clutter culprits are back in full force?… Continue Reading
How smart is your home? You can make your home smarter and safer, and make your life easier, with these five simple switch-outs that make the most of emerging home technology, courtesy of Jack Thomasson, HGTV Smart Home House Planner. • Entry level. You needn’t throw away your key, but save it as a backup,… Continue Reading
There is a lot of competition when it comes to selling your home this summer. Avoid these turnoffs so you don’t have potential buyers walking out the door before they have a chance to say YES! 1. Bad Odors This is the number one no-no when selling a home. Top odors on the list: cigarette… Continue Reading
Sunday is Cinco de Mayo and we want recognize this special day in history along with Mexico and our Mexican-American friends. While many believe this is the Mexican Independence Day, this day is actually celebrated in remembrance of the Mexican Militia victory over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexico’s Independence… Continue Reading
Whether you want to plant a vegetable garden or a flower garden, there are basic horticultural rules to follow that will help you achieve a glorious garden. Planting your own garden can be a great hobby. If you’re planting flower and shrub gardens, your house will get an aesthetic boost in beauty. If you’re planting… Continue Reading
Most neighborhoods are governed by a homeowners association, also known as HOA’s. There are a few legislative changes that homeowners and perspective homeowners should be aware of. One of the biggest changes to the law is that in order for an HOA to enforce any bylaw or rule against an owner, those governing documents must… Continue Reading
You have just found a new place to settle into and you are probably excited about the new opportunities that await you…but don’t get carried away yet. You have to find a reliable mover, pack all of your belongings and have them delivered to your new home – without a scratch, of course. Along with… Continue Reading
As the leaves turn and fall to the ground, it’s time to start thinking about “buttoning up” your home for winter to keep you and your family healthy and comfortable, your belongings safe and high energy costs at bay. Heating accounts for 34 percent of all annual utility usage, according the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency… Continue Reading
Once the creep of autumn makes it a little too cool for your pool, it’s time to think about buttoning up your little oasis of aquatic pleasure until next spring. So for a raft of advice that really holds water, I turned to Ann Janowicz, general manager of Kasper’s Pool Supplies and Spas in Easton,… Continue Reading
The national housing market is slowly crawling back from historic lows. Does this iffy environment change the basic “must-dos” for prepping, staging, and showing a house for sale? Much of the same rules still apply: Cut clutter and depersonalize, scrub surfaces, replace burned-out light bulbs, plant flowers. But as the market improves, edging out the… Continue Reading