Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Homeowner Tips”
If you have additional income after paying your mortgage and other bills, you may be concerned about what to do with it. The financial choices you make today will affect your future, so it’s important to choose thoughtfully when you have extra money. You could use the funds to make extra payments on your mortgage, […]
No one can deny that this year has been rough. Between the pandemic, the election, remote learning, protests, wildfires, “murder” hornets, and so many other outliers, it seems that no one has been able to avoid the impacts. Luckily, humor has proved itself to be a good coping mechanism. That and chocolate. Every year, my family buys a new ornament …
Whether you are building a new home or giving fresh life to an existing kitchen, hardware is an important element. It helps create your target style and can give the room character in a way plain cabinets can’t. But to truly pull off a specific style, there are certain consistent elements you should look for when picking out hardware. Here …
Now that the traditional school year has started, our minds are filled with all things fall-ish and because we’re spending a lot more time at home, it’s hard not to think of all the decorating we can do for the coming season. The front porch is always the perfect place to start. It gets the most attention from passersby and …
When people speak about sprucing up their outdoor living space, they usually mean the back yard. The side yards are reserved for the means of getting from the front of the home to the back and hiding the air handler, propane tank, and other outdoor things you don’t really know where to store. But side yards have so much more …
Do I need a fence for my North Carolina in-ground swimming pool? Short answer: Yes! Do I need a fence for my North Carolina above ground swimming pool? Short answer: Maybe. The state of North Carolina takes an active approach to protecting the lives of children and others who may not understand the risks of swimming pools, spas, and hot …
Kitchens are often the hub of activity in households. It’s where people gather to make food, discuss daily happenings, and gather supplies before they head out the door. It’s also where people frequently end their days, unloading their lunchboxes and grabbing a glass of water for bedtime. And like most places that see a lot of activity, it can be …
Are you looking to create an outdoor living room? Many times we see people grab some outdoor furniture and stick in on a deck and call it a day. That works on a basic level and is a great starting point, but there is so much more to think about to make an outdoor space something you’ll use all summer …
The bathroom, a place for morning rituals and fresh new starts. It’s safe to say that beginning and ending your day in a pleasant space is important. We all have our unique tastes and personality so why not put that to work in this sacred space? Note: This is a guest blog post by Steven Wood. Read his bio below. …
A good night’s sleep is something that everyone deserves. And to have the perfect sleep at night you need a perfect sleeping environment. When you are so focused on the mattress that you sleep on, not much thought is given to the bedding that is used on that mattress. The majority of the bed linen industry is filled with polyester …
