I will admit it. I’ve never hung lights on the outside of my home. I love how holiday lights look on homes across the neighborhood, but I’m not exactly sure how to do it so that it looks good on my own home. When I run into a problem like this, I turn to the oracle of problem solving: YouTube.
Affordable ways to decorate your home for summer
The transition from spring to summer can lift everyone’s mood, and many homeowners get the urge to spruce up their properties. From changes are as simple as replacing linens and rugs with brighter colors to planting a beautiful garden, there are several small summer upgrades for homeowners with different goals, and many of these improvements [...]
Lawn and Garden Month: Planning a Low Maintenance Garden
I know what some of you are thinking, “this woman is crazy, the words low maintenance and gardening go together like orange juice and toothpaste (not well)!” I have tried this before and wasted my money. I am not home enough and simply do not have the time to pay attention to a garden. Excuses [...]
Lawn & Garden Month: Avoid Common Garden Mistakes
Nip these common garden mistakes in the bud and enjoy gardening this year. Timing A few beautiful days of 70 degree weather is enough for anyone to catch spring fever. But before you say ready, set, grow; do your homework. Resist the urge to rush into breaking out your gardening arsenal of tools too early! [...]
Lawn & Garden Month: 5 Steps to a Lush, Almost Perfect Lawn
Did you know that April is Lawn & Garden month? Last week Tara Rodman-Marine guest blogged about how her garden has added to the value of her home. You can check out her post here: Here’s To Gardens. In her post, Tara talked about the impact that her garden has made on her homeowner experience. [...]




