Your July Home Checklist
Posted on Jul 16, 2018 in Home Advice
Care for your house inside and out, and enjoy the good times of summer.
1. Clean porch lights.2. Unfurl a flag for the First and Fourth.
3. Check safety devices.
4. Care for furry friends.
5. Clean windows inside and out.
6. Check window screens for holes.
7. Refresh summer whites.
8. Conserve water.
9. Keep landscape fire-safe.
10. Prepare for summer gues...
3 Packing Mistakes Professionals See Over and Over
Posted on Jul 13, 2018 in Home Advice
"Sometimes people will complain and not tip the guys because it took so long," says Cezar Iordan, owner of Moovers Chicago, "They don't realize that it took so long because of the simple mistakes they made."
Packing Books in Large Boxes
Not Labeling Your Boxes Clearly or Correctly
Not Packing Your Fragile Items Properly
9 (Totally-DIYable) Kitchen Ideas That’ll Get Insta-Love
Posted on Jul 10, 2018 in Home Advice
Let these nine stylish (and doable!) ideas serve as your inspiration for a kitchen that’s more “you” this year.
#1 Go Retro
#2 Opt for Slide-Out Shelves
#3 Use the Inside of a Cabinet Door for Storage
#4 Wallpaper the Inside of Your Cabinets
#5 Add Colorful Knobs
#6 Switch to Sleek, Long-Handled Cabinet Hardware
#7 Maximize Your Storage Space
#8 Put Spices...
8 Home Repairs You Should Never Put Off
Posted on Jul 04, 2018 in Home Advice
Here's how to identify and fix seemingly small problems before they morph into expensive repairs.
The basement is damp.
Your deck is rotting.
The gutters are clogged.
Water spots are showing up on the wall or ceiling.
Termites are present.
Caulk is peeling away.
A faucet is leaky.
The toilet keeps running.
12 Emerging Home Decor Trends From Pinterest’s 2018 Home Report
Posted on Jun 26, 2018 in Home Advice
1. Lagom
2. Texture
3. Open closets
4. Block prints
5. Saturated hues
6. Statement rugs
7. Celestial light fixtures
8. Back in black
9. Mindfulness
10. Greenery
11. Bathtub remodels
12. Useful workspaces
5 Low-Maintenance Outdoor Plants That Will Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Posted on May 29, 2018 in Home Advice
Plant these gorgeous, colorful plants this spring and watch how they instantly update your home's curb appeal. Colorful Gerbera DaisiesBeautiful, Flowering MandevillaHardy HostaVibrant Blooming PentasHardy, Dramatic Hibiscus
Plant these gorgeous, colorful plants this spring and watch how they instantly update your home's curb appeal.
Colorful Gerbera Daisies
Beautiful, Flowering Mandevilla
Hardy Hosta
Vibrant Blooming Pentas
Hardy, Dramatic Hibiscus
