As technology continually advances, the options for home electronic upgrades have increased as well. Here is a list of the top 5 home technology upgrades.
Organizing Your Kitchen
by Stephanie Koske on February 17, 2012 in Home & Family, Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Yep, you guessed it: it’s time to put your organizing shoes on again and dance right into your kitchen. If dancing’s not your thing, that’s cool. It’s not mine either, but it seems like it might make organizing more enjoyable (especially when coupled with some funky jams from my dad’s Pure Disco CD collection).
Houselogic: Home Improvement with Heart – Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
by Jonathan Slappey on February 14, 2012 in Home Improvement
Our friends at Houselogic have composed a list of home improvements for couples just in time for Valentines Day! Here are some highlights from the list.
Revamp Your Bedroom with Quality, Comfy New Bedding
by Jonathan Slappey on February 13, 2012 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Smart Shopper
High thread count sheets and comfortable bedding. Here are three tips to transform your bed at home into a five-star sleeping experience. Sweet dreams!
Organizing Your Closet
by Stephanie Koske on February 8, 2012 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Zing Zone
When that dandy freshen-it-up fever washes over me, there’s about a 99.9% chance that I’ll avoid all closet-cleaning activities. The fever’s one thing, but a headache over a giant pile of clothes is another. Luckily, I’ve gathered a slew of awesome ideas that will make organizing any kind of closet (from walk-in to bi-fold door) easy, quick, and fun! Fun? Well, maybe not fun, but at least this kind of cleaning out your closet is a lot better than the type Eminem sings about.
Organizing Your Bathroom
by Stephanie Koske on January 27, 2012 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Zing Zone
In this week’s installment of the home organization series, let’s tackle the disorder and chaos of towels, toothbrushes, tanning lotion, and everything else in your bathroom. Of course, I’ve got plenty of easy fixes for my fellow non-crafty friends, as well as a few advanced ideas. Get those organizing gears turning, my friends. It’s on.
Organizing Your Home Office
by Stephanie Koske on January 20, 2012 in Home & Family, Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Whether your home office is now your college-bound kid’s old bedroom or just the dining room table, I’m certain you’ve amassed a pile of stuff that’s collecting dust and dying to be sorted. I can’t lie, this is the kind of project that sprouts a little quote bubble from my head that says, “%$#@&!” But organize, we must.
How to Save Money on Home Improvements When You DIY
by Clayton Closson on January 18, 2012 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Great article I found in the Freep that wanted to share with our readers. It’s about saving money on home improvements when you do it yourself. You know, some great tips on preparing for some home improvement jobs and some big pitfalls to avoid. Stuff like that.
Ideas for Decorating Your Child’s Room
by Shannon Martin on January 16, 2012 in Family Focus, Home & Family, Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
In “Decorating Your Rental Home,” Stephanie delivered tons of great ideas for decorating temporary space. It also made me think about decorating another temporary space – my son’s room. Here are a few ideas for decorating your child’s room.
Common Repairs that Should be Made Before a Home Appraisal
by Victoria Araj on January 11, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Refinance Mortgage
If possible, have home repairs done prior to an appraisal being conducted. They will improve the home’s marketability and help the home loan process go smoothly.
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