It’s time to trim the tree… and the clutter! The holidays can bring so much extra into the home: extra people, extra food, extra mail, extra décor… all sorts of “Extra”. Deciding beforehand how to handle all the excess is a way to set yourself up for easy-flowing and stress-free entertaining. Begin with cleaning. This is a great opportunity to …
September is National Preparedness Month…Are You Ready?
No matter what part of the US you live in, the past few weeks have us all sadly imagining life in the Carolina’s. We worry and wonder what our daily lives might be like with the threat of a powerful hurricane headed directly for our hometown. Natural Disasters. September is the peak of all hurricane activity in the US. With …
Sell Your Backyard
The weather is warmer and the real estate market is ramping up for a busy season. The seasonal change offers a unique set of circumstances if you are in the market to sell your home. We are coming out of a long, cold, wet winter and spring. Showing off the amenities of outdoor spaces may not have been very easy …
Hello Sunshine!
Spring is here and it’s time to get out the bikes and put the snowboards back into storage! Have you struggled in the past to locate (or even reach) your snowboards, skis, surfboards, bike helmets and other seasonal equipment? Do you recall unsuccessful episodes of trying to maneuver around a ten speed bicycle and a lawn mower with a heavy …
Holidays & Your New Home: What You Need to Know
If you are someone who really enjoys celebrating the holidays and you have just moved, then you are in for some changes. Here are a few suggestions of how to manage your new Holiday Home: Situation A – Hosting Guests following a local move. You have moved within your city or state and are still planning to host the holiday. …
Our Summer Project
As well as being a time of fun and relaxation, summer is a great season for tackling an outdoor home project (or two). We have relocated and lived in various states around the country. One thing that we’ve enjoyed each time is adding our own influences that make each house our own. Since me and my husband are both fairly handy …
Your Chariot Awaits
If your home is your castle, then your car is your trusty steed, waiting to charge with you into battle, carry you away for a day of relaxation or speed you off to your next great adventure. ~ Annette Reyman April is National Car Care Month The seasonal changes that creep in as we move further into the calendar year …