UPGRADE YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS The holidays can be such an exciting time. There are a lot of delicious treats to enjoy, gatherings to attend, and people to see. When it comes to visiting, however, sometimes you will be playing host. When playing host, you may want your home to give off the air of luxury. If that's the case, check out these tips to upgrade your home! BRIGHTEN UP A BENCH Do Continue Reading
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Save “Time” With These Quick Home Improvement Tips
SAVE "TIME" WITH THESE QUICK HOME FIXES Daylight Saving's Time is upon us once again! On November 6th, we will turn back our clocks an hour and gain an hour of sleep time. If you'd rather be productive instead of snuggling down for that extra hour, here are a couple quick home improvement ideas! Spruce Up Your Curtains Curtains and other window treatments are a surefire way to instantly Continue Reading
Tips To Better Your Smoke Alarms
TIPS TO BETTER YOUR SMOKE ALARMS October is Fire Prevention Month, and smoke alarms may just be the cheapest and most effective fire safety tools in your home, as long as they’re operational. Smoke alarms, like most things, can wear out over time and lose their life span. To keep everything up and running and your home safe and sound, check out these tips to make your smoke alarms better. CLEAN Continue Reading
Practice Fire Safety This October
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY THIS OCTOBER When many people think of October, they think of jack-o-lanterns and ghosts, candy and costumes. Not only is the "spookiest" day of the year in October, but it's also Fire Prevention Month. In order to keep your holiday safe and fun, check out these fire safety tips! FLAMING HOT FACTS The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compiled a few Continue Reading
Baby Proof Your Home For Baby Safety Month
BABY PROOF YOUR HOME FOR BABY SAFETY MONTH September is Baby Safety Month. Baby proofing doesn't have to be a challenge, or be expensive. If you or someone you know has a little one running around, try out these creative, cheaper hacks! KEEP LITTLE FINGERS SAFE FROM DOORS Ensure that there is no way for your baby to be locked in the bathroom. Try using a halved pool noodle or a Continue Reading
“Fall” Away From Summer Clutter
"FALL" AWAY FROM SUMMER CLUTTER We've all heard of the term "spring cleaning," but what about "autumn cleaning?" Sure, spring cleaning is great for a purge of clutter after winter, but what happens to all of those things you keep around for the summer? Now that summer is on its way out and autumn is starting to set in, perhaps another cleaning spree is in order. Check out this list of things Continue Reading
When Life Gives You Lemons, Clean!
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, CLEAN! Most of us have heard the age-old expression of, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Lemons have many other purposes, however, such as being perfect, cheaper tools for cleaning and freshening up your home! Cutting Board Cleaner Lemon juice can be a salmonella and E.coli bacteria killer, which is why it's a great fruit to keep around! Mix fresh lemon Continue Reading
5 Low-Budget Hacks To A High-Budget Kitchen
Have you ever been envious of the expensive-looking kitchens you see in home and garden magazines or on HGTV? Many of us have been there. We would love to have the dark cherry cabinets with the granite counters. Sometimes, these items just aren't in the budget. Worry not, though. You can make your kitchen look like a high-budget kitchen by using these 5 low-budget hacks. Paint The Room A Lighter Continue Reading
10 Great Hacks to Make Painting Simple
10 Great Hacks to Make Painting Simple The beginning of June is the best time to refresh a room in your home with a new coat of paint, according to Better Homes and Gardens. It's late spring, early summer, and you can leave your doors and windows open for ventilation. If you're not planning on using a professional, however, certain challenges could arise. To make painting simpler, try using Continue Reading