With fall in full swing, winter is just around the corner and that means that it’s time to get your home ready for what winter might bring. The fall checklist includes doing a few things like weatherizing the home, freshen the interior and finally maintaining your lawn and garden. When weatherizing the home keep in... Read More

A kitchen often functions as the hub of a home, so it’s especially important to make your kitchen look svelte yet buoyant. In studying many different kitchen designs, it has been found that gray works especially well for the overall decor. Blending different shades of gray creates contrast and variety, while maintaining a sophisticated tone... Read More

Want a more unusual table decoration this fall? Try making a pumpkin vase. This quick little project will brighten any table this Thanksgiving. To create a pumpkin vase from a candle holder, first purchase a pumpkin candle holder, and then remove the ring that holds the candle. Finally fill the vase with water and add... Read More

When we think about upgrades to our homes, we don’t often think about improving our indoor air quality. It is critical that the home that you live is well ventilated and that fresh air is circulating through the house. Air pollution can come from many factors in the home and it is important to identify... Read More

What can you do with your find from the pumpkin patch? Paint it, of course! For Halloween, you can paint witches, cats, spiders, snakes, or even “Happy Halloween” on it. Or you could paint a haunted house scene, complete with vampire bats on it. Instead of carving your jack o’lantern, try painting it (a much... Read More

A unique and vivid color palette for your fall table can make the parties you host into special events. One darkly dramatic option centers around a grey tablecloth with black napkins, and touches of brass (like candlestick holders) that will pop out and create a sparkling impression. Another option? Neutral tones like gray and beige,... Read More

Living in an ultra-small 400 square foot home can be a challenge. But it also gives you an opportunity to use your imagination, and creatively enhance your available space. In addition to a bed in the loft, try a couch on the main level that doubles as a pull-out bed for guests. In a small... Read More

Easy and inexpensive ways to prepare for fall and winter weather include weatherstripping and exterior caulk, inspecting the roof and clearing the gutters and getting rid of debris. Check the doors to make there are no drafts. If you find some, add weatherstripping. To start with the roof, check it with binoculars to make sure... Read More