Taking Care of Your Home
Maintenance tips for the first-time homeowner
After you purchase a new home, you focus on settling in, making cosmetic changes, and doing the chores that homeowners do—mowing the lawn, maintaining the appliances, and fixing up little things here and there. But do you know the basic tasks you should do to prevent bigger problems? Many newcomers to home ownership haven’t had…
Read MoreNon-negotiable New Home Features
Non-negotiable features in your new home are those must have items that you will not compromise on. We all have them. For some it might be a 3-car garage, for others it might be a paint color. Here are a few non-negotiables that we often see in the homes that we build. Screened-in…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning
What better time then now to start your Spring Cleaning! You are at home anyways, which makes now that perfect opportunity to de-clutter, organize, and give your home that much needed deep clean! So here are some easy tips to help get you motivated and ready to tackle your Spring cleaning list! Make a…
Read MoreTips on Keeping a Clutter Free Kitchen
Clutter, it is almost impossible to live without some sort of clutter in your home. However, too much clutter can make your home feel small, cramped, and sometimes even dirty. The Kitchen for example, is one of the most lived-in and used rooms in a home. The last thing that anyone needs is for “stuff”…
Read More5 Ways to Make Your Home Safe for Kids
Accidents happen. Any parent with a young kid knows this – whether it’s bumps and bruises or scrapes and burns. It’s hard to think about anything worse happening beyond a bloody nose or skinned knee, but it’s essential to take the time to make sure your home is safe for children to avoid a more…
Read MoreWeather Any Storm in Your New Home by Taking These Precautions
For every perfect 70-degree day, there are dozens of ones filled with brutal wind chills, torrential downpours, severe thunderstorms, and high winds. And your new home is going to have to brave them all. But don’t worry – by taking just a few precautions (and channeling your inner handiness), you can protect your home against…
Read MoreKeep an Eye on Your Home from Anywhere with These Gadgets
It’s vacation time! You’ve spent weeks planning the trip and double-checked your packing list. But on your way to the airport, you have a moment of panic. Did you close the garage door? Did you turn all the lights off? That gnawing feeling won’t go away, even if you’re sure you took care of everything.…
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts When Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests
Preparing your home for the arrival of Holiday guests, can take some time and planning on your part. There are always things that you should or need to do to make your home feel like the best version of itself. On the flip side, there are always things that you should not do that will…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Carpets Looking Like New When Life Happens.
Sure, your brand-new carpets look fantastic when you move into your new home! But, how do you keep them that way when you really live in your new home. Even if your carpet looks clean from across the room, think about everything that might eventually be lurking underneath. The mud your kids tracked in from…
Read More5 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation
Vacations are in full swing this time of year, which means your home is left empty and can be considered an easy target for break-ins. So to help make your home less of a target, here is our list of things that you can do to keep your home safe while on vacation. Ask…
Read More10 Kitchen Items to Toss
There are certain items in your kitchen that are meant to last for years, and then there are those items that after a handful of uses need to be tossed. Here is our list of items that we bet need to be tossed from most kitchens in America! Sponges: They are inexpensive and easy…
Read MoreWhen to Water Your Plants
Knowing when to water your new plants is important to ensure that your hard work and money don’t go to waste. Established plants that are in the ground need to be watered differently than plants in a pot, and of course the type of plant also makes a difference in the amount of water needed…
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