Do you live in a dry climate? Planting trees that don’t need a lot of water is a great idea for your landscaping! If you are living in an area that is very dry and doesn’t receive a lot of rainfall, it is only natural to look for plants that can survive this type of climate. Areas that have long, dry, and hot summers also need to have gardens suited to withstand these type of conditions. It is always exciting to see trees online that look beautiful but we have…
Kaley Tyne Johnson: Interior Design Trends for the Home for 2022
Keep your home on top of the latest trends with these decor must-haves designers are loving for 2022! Photos By: Stock Images An alumna of the New York School of Interior Design, Kaley Tyne Johnson is a freelance interior designer who travels the world working with clients, operating predominantly in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. Few environments are as important as the home, providing a backdrop for joyful holiday celebrations, unforgettable family occasions and some of life’s most memorable moments. From vibrant color schemes and a resurgence of classic…
Getting Ready to Downsize? Here’s What You Need to Know
Downsizing happens for a variety of reasons: maybe you’re an empty nester and planning to move to a smaller home, or maybe you just want a simpler lifestyle with less stuff lying around! Photos By: Unsplash Deciding to work remotely for a while is another valid and common reason for downsizing. Whatever the reason, the process of downsizing can be overwhelming – it involves a lot of digging through your possessions, sorting stuff out, deciding what stays and what goes, then dealing with the items you’re no longer keeping. In…
Ultimate Guide to Home Electrical Safety
Make sure you stay safe at home with these simple electrical safety tips! Photos By: Pexels For well over a century, we have enjoyed the modern convenience of electricity to live comfortably. It lights our homes, provides warmth, and powers our ever-growing assortment of electronics. It’s so common that it’s easy to forget its inherent dangers. Over time we’ve added safety features to appliances and outlets and adopted electrical wiring standards that keep us safe. These measures make our home’s safer. For example, when ground fault circuit interrupters (GCFI outlets)…
4 DIY Tips For Home Sellers in 2022
Thinking of selling your home next year? Here are some tips to sell your home fast! Photos By: Pexels With the new year, comes new resolutions for homeowners. If you’re thinking of taking advantage of the advantageous seller’s market by putting your home up for sale, you’ll be glad to know the current housing conditions almost guarantee a favorable closing price — so long as you have a top-notch real estate agent on your side. Though home prices are extremely high right now, there’s still plenty of tasks you can…