Home Advice

9 FEBRUARY HOME MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY TASKS CHECKLIST

Posted on Feb 02, 2022 in Home Advice


Use this February Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist and take preemptive measures to maintain the integrity of your home and to help protect your family.  

1. ROTATE YOUR MATTRESS

2. DEEP CLEAN YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL

3. TOUCH UP INTERIOR WALLS AND DOORS

4.  HAVE HVAC UNIT SERVICED

5. CLEAN REFRIGERATOR COILS

6. CHECK CAULKING AND GROUT AROUND SINKS, SHOWE...

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To-Dos: Your December Home Checklist 

Posted on Dec 03, 2021 in Home Advice


Things to Check Off Your List in an Hour or Less:

Disconnect hoses
Keep an eye on trees
Set up a gift-wrapping station
Make space for winter coats, boots and scarves

Tackle These Tasks Over a Weekend:

Put up outdoor holiday decor
Add winter evergreens to outdoor sp...

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10 Tips for Clearing Out the Family Home

Posted on Mar 16, 2021 in Home Advice


Tackling an enormous project like this following the passing of a loved one can be exhausting under any circumstances. However, managing the process during the pandemic, when resources are limited, can be fraught with even more emotion, conflict and frustrati...

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8 Steps to Surviving a Kitchen Remodel

Posted on Jul 26, 2020 in Home Advice


Congratulations — the kitchen remodeling job you’ve planned for months is finally ready to begin! Now comes the hard part: making do without a fully functioning kitchen for the duration. There’s no escaping the inconvenience, but with some smart planning, it doesn’t have to wreak havoc on your household. Follow these tips to make the construction p...

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7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Kids’ Room

Posted on Jun 12, 2020 in Home Advice


We all know that a little one’s room explodes into chaos several times each day. That’s just the way it is. But when the mountains of clothes and toys are pared back, a child’s space doesn’t feel so chaotic — even when every single toy seems to have found its way onto the floor. For kids with allergies or asthma, having a clean, dust-free room is e...

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Avoid making these 7 home renovation mistakes

Posted on Jun 01, 2020 in Home Advice


If you're planning a home renovation project this year, it's important to understand that it can be a sizable commitment of time and money. While most home improvements can increase the value of your home and boost the enjoyment you get from your living space, setting realistic expectations can help you avoid costly mistakes.
#1: Lack of Planning
#2...

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