Eco-Friendly Flooring One of the hottest topics in flooring today is: which types of carpet and flooring are the most eco-friendly? The environment is a major concern for many people, so when planning a renovation or construction project, finding the most sustainable, environmentally friendly flooring options is a top priority. It can be a tricky…
Superstitions Around the House Most superstitions are hundreds of years old, stemming from the human instinct to attribute reasoning to the inexplicable. But even if it seems silly, these unfounded fears have positive side effects. Research has found that people who truly believe in superstitions can often perform better at certain tasks and experience less…
Waterproofing 101 This fall could be challenging for homeowners – we’ve had a lot of unpredictable weather this year that is expected to continue. Your house could be more vulnerable to water damage from thunderstorms or unexpected leaks. But fortunately, you have a few options when it comes to protecting your house. Here are some…
September Home Maintenance Checklist! With the fall season arriving, so do maintenance tasks around the house. September is the month to do all those pending tasks you’ve been wanting to get to, but just never did. Fall is the time of year where you’re closing out summer and gearing up for preparation of the winter…
Easy Closet Organization Admit it—if you’re like me, you probably use your closet to hide some of the mess in your bedroom, so at least your house will look clean. If you’ve ever been guilty of the throw-everything-in-drawers-and-closets move before guests arrive, ask yourself, What would come tumbling out if someone opened that door? Now…
Out with the Old, In with the New Style isn’t eternal, and sometimes no matter how much money and time you invest in decorating your home (or how few trends you fall for), your interior decor becomes dated, and the look you once loved doesn’t work as well. Despite your best efforts, that brightly colored…
15 Air Cleaning Houseplants Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t have to mean you have to sacrifice the green! Read on to find out the top house plants plants that aid in the removal of pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and carbon monoxide. 1. English Ivy – Hedera helix Beautiful as…
August Home Maintenance The dog days of summer have officially arrived, and it’s too hot to do much outside, so we’ll focus on prepping indoor areas for the start of fall. The last thing on anyone’s mind is home maintenance, but it must be done. Here are a few tasks we recommend homeowners complete this…
Countertop Materials When you’re planning a new kitchen, you face many different choices and one of the biggest is the countertop. You’ll be preparing, chopping, cutting, mixing, spilling, cleaning and maybe eating on it many times every day, so appearance is not the best way to make your decision. Fortunately, countertops are available in many…
