Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

  1. Understanding home improvement loans & how they work

    Home improvements and renovations can be costly. Securing a home improvement loan is a great way to obtain financing for your home improvement project. There are many home improvement financing options available on the market. The typical rate of these loans land around 3 percent to 36 percent. Comparing the interest rates and other factors…

  2. Essential Flower Garden Maintenance Tips

    To have a thriving flower garden, the work doesn’t stop once you’re done planting. All plants, but especially flowering plants, need ongoing attention and maintenance to get the most bountiful blooms and healthy plants. There are several things you can do to care for your flower garden to make sure it looks beautiful all year…

  3. Consider Natural Stone Siding for Your Home

    Image by djedj from Pixabay If you’re looking to build a home and want an exterior that is both trendy and timeless, consider natural stone. Stone is one of the oldest building materials in human history and it is still being used in new construction today. There are many varieties of natural stone you can…

  4. Closet Lighting Tips

    Image by B. Forenius from Shutterstock There are some overlooked places in your home that need proper lighting. A good example is a closet. Whether a closet is small or large, proper lighting is essential for safety and good illumination. When building a new space or upgrading an existing one, these tips will help you…

  5. Find the Right Furniture for Your New Residence

    If you recently bought a house, you likely will need to purchase chairs, couches and other furniture for your residence. Luckily, we’re here to help you streamline the process of discovering the right furniture, at the right price. Now, let’s take a look at three tips to help you find the right furniture for your…

  6. DIY kids: Fun home decor crafts for you and the little ones

    If you are a parent who has a passion for crafting, then you may want to share your favorite hobby with your kids. While you are busy creating a DIY shelf for the living room, you can easily give them their own special project to complete. These are just a few of the best DIY…

  7. 3 Palm Trees to Grow as Houseplants

    Palm trees can be found on almost every continent in the world. While some hardier versions can survive colder weather, most thrive in tropical or subtropical climates. If you want to grow palm trees indoors as houseplants, you’ll need to replicate a tropical environment as much as possible for them to thrive. While it might…

  8. Keeping Up with Keeping Up

    Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock It’s easy for a home to get out of hand with all the things that come through the door every week. Here are a few tips for keeping up with the never-ending clutter that enters your home. Create a Shoe Station Set up a location at each entry door…

  9. Work from home desk options to consider

    As more companies offer their workers the opportunity to work from home, many are tasked with figuring out how to set up a home office space.  This is why taking time to consider the kind of work from home desk option best fitting your work style is crucial, so your work environment is conducive for…

  10. Preparing to sell your home

    It can be very alluring to sell your property in hopes of gaining a large payment. However, before you put your property up for sale, there are a couple of factors to take into consideration.  What to do before hiring your real estate agent Before hiring a real estate agent, understand what you’re searching for….