Upcycling! Another buzz word that you are hearing about on the internet. What is it? Upcycling is a process of turning old or discarded items into something that is useable. It is a wonderfully "green" idea because you do not throw things into the landfills; you find uses for things by finding a better purpose for using them. It is also "thrifty" and a way [...]
If you are thinking about selling your existing home to purchase a new one, it is always important to make sure that your home is ready for viewing by the public. In an effort to ready yourself for the Open House and appointments generated by a Realtor listing, consider doing a few of these easy things: 1. Pack up personal clutter in boxes so that [...]
Trends for the home are much like trends in the fashion industry, always changing. These changes in home design are often based on the changes in the lifestyle needs of families and the new ways that we live in our homes! For example: 1. Being able to use a flex space or "idea spaces" in ways that reflect the personal needs of the family. A [...]
Have you even noticed that some of the easiest changes to make are the most difficult? Well, here are a few that will help you save money and energy, protecting your pocketbook and the environment. If you remember to disconnect your cellphone and other electronics once they are fully charged, you will save energy. If you change your incandescent light bulbs to either CFL's (compact [...]
Believe it or not, that trusty dishwasher that you expect to keep all of your dishes and flatware clean, needs to be cleaned, on a regular basis to keep it running and working properly. Deposits and food debris can become deposited in the dishwasher so you need to make sure to clean yours. Have you never cleaned yours? Well, here is an easy explanation on [...]
Since the summers seem to grow hotter and dryer every year, our precious water resources are being challenged. There are many easy ways for each of us to protect our environment better so that we can save both water and money. Inside the home, consider saving up to 20% per day when you install water-efficient fixtures and making sure that all leaks are repaired. To [...]
If you are considering doing either large or small improvements to your kitchen in the new year, it is important to keep safety in the foremost of your decision making. There are just a few areas to concentrate on so, take a look at the suggestions included with this blog. Make certain that you have good lighting in the kitchen, so that you can have lighting [...]
If you considering installing new tile in your kitchen, there is so much to choose from! If you look at the different tiles in big box stores, decorating sites and magazines, you will see tiles in ceramic, glass, porcelain, terra-cotta and stone. How do you begin to know what will look the best, be durable and be available in the colors that you like? Here [...]
If you are concerned about the environment and want to make a contribution to preserving the planet, take a look at these easy and cheap ideas. Not only can you help with the reduction of carbon emissions, helping our world, but you can also save some money. What is not to love here? If you realize that 46% of the energy used in the home [...]
I just read a great article about updating your kitchen in order to sell it and wanted to share the ideas. The kitchen is such an important room to anyone buying or selling a home and changes there make a huge impact. However, instead of thinking about doing some upgrades to increase the value of your home for a new buyer, why not do these [...]