Add Fire Safety To Your Family’s Routine

Add Fire Safety To Your Family’s Routine: Think of all the items you replace regularly — your cellphone, lightbulbs and even your toothbrush. But when was the last time you replaced your smoke alarm batteries, or even the alarms themselves? It’s easy to overlook, but the time to think about fire safety is now —…

Home Inspection Checklist

A professional home inspection report is one of the most important aspects to look at when making a decision on whether or not to buy a home. Since you might not have deeper knowledge of the property you are about to buy, an inspector can help you evaluate the safety and operation features as well…

Unique Home Improvements Perfect For DIY

Unique Home Improvements Perfect For DIY: Here’s a quick question for you: What’s your favorite DIY project you’ve ever completed? Chances are the answer pops right into your mind, and even if you’ve completed hundreds of DIY projects over the years, you probably have some that truly stand out. Those that weren’t at the top…

5 Must-Have Home Features For Retirees

Sponsored ad content by Clayton Homes 5 Must-Have Home Features For Retirees: As we move through the different stages in our lives, our housing needs change too. The home you were excited to move into in your 30s might not be ideal for those now nearing retirement. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of…

Creating A Dream Home With Cypress

Creating A Dream Home With Cypress: Transforming the unremarkable into the extraordinary need not be an impossible task. More and more homeowners are finding that lavish looks are both attainable and affordable. Their imaginative design professionals are making it happen, using cypress to create their clients’ dream homes. “Wood is a classic and timeless building…

Infuse Life Into The Bath For A Spa-Like Oasis

Infuse Life Into The Bath For A Spa-Like Oasis: Today, more than ever, homeowners gravitate toward design elements that transform the bath into a spa-like oasis. Designers look to incorporate pieces inspired by the natural world to bring renewed energy into the room and create a soothing environment. From fixtures inspired by booming waterfalls, to…

8 Tips To Prep Your Home For Extreme Winter Weather

8 Tips To Prep Your Home For Extreme Winter Weather: As winter approaches, many cities in the U.S. have already started to experience the winter chill with temperatures below freezing and snow fall. But cold weather isn’t exclusively a northern phenomenon as the majority of the country experiences extreme temperatures at some point during the…

Save Energy And Money This Holiday Season

Save Energy And Money This Holiday Season: The holidays are a wonderful time of year to gather and celebrate with family and friends. This time of year is also when expenses can soar, especially your utility bills. Thankfully, Chip Wade, HGTV(R) expert, has some advice on how you can save energy, and, ultimately, money, this…

Easy DIY Tips To Save On Your Winter Energy Bills

Here’s what Americans have to look forward to this winter: While the south will be drier and warmer, the northern U.S. can expect “wetter, cooler conditions,” predicts the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “Regardless of the outlook, there is always some chance for extreme winter weather, so prepare now for what might come later…

10 Packing Hacks To Streamline Your Move

Moving brings a mix of emotions. Excitement about living in a new home is paired with angst and anxiety about the actual moving process. The most dreaded task is the one that takes the most time: packing. Here are 10 packing hacks. The boxes, the bubble wrap, the labels — oh my! Packing can be chaotic…