Decorating for the holidays can be fun and, whether you light it up like the Griswolds or you keep your display a bit more subdued, there are some safety measures you need to consider before you get started. Here are five tips for a safer holiday lights experience: Inspect and Replace: Before you take
Trees are beautiful – and they add to a home’s value – but if you have deciduous trees, it can lead to quite a bit of raking in the fall. When you add in cooler, wetter temperatures and seasonal allergies, raking the leaves can be a huge chore. So… can you skip raking those
Fall festivals are staples of the season, but not all of those pumpkins you bring home have to be destined to be jack-o-lanterns! Whether you carve them into flower pots, paint them for your front porch or try one of these other six ideas, pumpkins can almost instantly put your house in the autumn
Now that summer is over and fall is officially underway, it’s time to start thinking about fall home maintenance. We have a Fall House Care Checklist we provide to our clients, but we wanted to share some of the highlights so you know a few of the things to look for, whether you work with TruBlue
Garages and sheds can become dumping grounds for all sorts of stuff, but there are some things you need to find space for in your house. Between the heat, the lack of great ventilation and the increased risk for interference from rodents and bugs, here are four kinds of things you shouldn’t store in
For most people, cleaning the house means putting things away, dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing the kitchen and the bathroom, wiping down the non-carpeted floors… but there are plenty of pretty dirty small things you might not think to wash. Here are seven things that need your attention: Trash Cans: Even if you are flawless at
When the kids go back to school, schedules get crazy, dinners get shorter and backpacks, shoes, coats, hats, laptop bags, purses and basically everything you bring into your house suddenly ends up in a heap by the end of each week. So what can you do to keep the kids – and yourself –
Water heaters are one of those appliances we rely on to work consistently, but also rarely think about. At least until you have to get ready for work with a cold shower or you can’t do the dishes. Maintaining a classic tank-style water heater isn’t hard, but it does take a little forethought. Most
Path lighting can make your home more inviting – and safer – especially if you live in an area without street lights. From illuminating the walkway to keep guests (or yourself) from tripping to making it harder for potential intruders to hide in dark corners, the right lighting is important. You don’t need to
Our homes are often our biggest investment and, as we get older and our needs changes, our homes have to change too. That doesn’t always mean you have to move – sometimes a few simple adjustments can mean the difference between aging comfortably in the house you’ve called a home and having to find
