What’s the Difference Between Quartzite and Quartz?
Posted on May 22, 2018 in Home Advice
Weigh the pros and cons of these popular countertop materials.
Quartzite is a natural stone that is extracted from the earth, just as marble, limestone or soapstone are quarried.
Quartz, or engineered quartz, is manmade. It’s composed of roughly 90 percent ground quartz (the actual mineral), with the remaining 10 percent being a mixed cocktail of res...
How to Get Your Home Show-Ready
Posted on May 09, 2018 in Home Advice
Here are some simple ways to get your home ready for its first showing!
Fix any major and minor issues
Focus on lighting
Make it accessible
The importance of appearance
Once you get everything cleaned, painted, and staged the way you want, do your best to keep it that way. If you’re living in the house and have children, go over a plan for how they’ll h...
4 Funky Odors In Your House Only Your Guests Can Smell
Posted on May 08, 2018 in Home Advice
Stand in your kitchen and take a deep breath. Smell that? From last night’s fish to your son’s nasty lacrosse pads (why did he leave them on the table?), you probably can’t detect any of your home’s rankest odors. You’ve got nose blindness.
#1 Pet Funk
#2 Mustiness
#3 Smelly Bedding
#4 Fridge and Freezer Grime
Spring-Clean! And 7 More Ways to Make the Most of This Weekend
Posted on Apr 17, 2018 in Home Advice
Spring is HERE!! Here are 7 ways to kick start your weekend by Spring Cleaning!
1. Spring-clean your living room.
2. Tidy up one corner of the garage.
3. Ready your home for stormy weather.
4. Store household and garden chemicals safely.
5. Do a spring wardrobe clean-out.
6. Honor women’s history.
7. Get organized for spring and summer celebrations.
12 Maintenance Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Spring
Posted on Apr 11, 2018 in Home Advice
Maintaining a healthy home goes beyond dusting and vacuuming. When is the last time you checked your smoke alarms? How about the last time you cleaned out your dryer vent? Follow the tips below to make sure your family and home are ready for a happy, clean spring season.
Clean Gutters
Scrub Walls, Baseboards and Outlets
Replace Filters
Clean Faucets an...
6 Tips for Organizing Your Shoeboxes of Photos
Posted on Apr 04, 2018 in Home Advice
Do you have boxes of loose photos? Now is the time to go through them and get organized!
1. Don’t be afraid of the trash bag.2. Organize by theme.
3. Pace yourself.
4. Create a family timeline.
5. Store your photos safely.
6. Get ready to be emotional.
