Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com Yard care can grow into more work than you might anticipate. What starts as a manageable routine can quickly turn into endless chores you dread week after week and season after season. In many cases, the issue isn’t the effort you put in, but early decisions that end up having a far greater impact over time. The way your space is divided—such as how much is lawn versus mulch, hardscaping, or other materials—affects how your yard handles weather and ultimately determines the level of upkeep involved. Making yard care easier often comes down to Continue reading...
What Makes a House Feel Like Home From the Very Beginning
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com A house can become a home much quicker than you'd expect. It doesn't happen after years of living there or once every room is perfectly decorated. That feeling often starts on the very first day, sometimes within the first few minutes of stepping inside. It comes from comfort, familiarity and the sense that the space fits the people who live in it. Many homeowners struggle with this. They move into a new place that looks good on paper, yet something feels off. The rooms feel empty, cold or unfinished even when the furniture is new. This disconnect Continue reading...
How Color Transforms the Mood of a Home
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com Color plays a powerful role in how a home feels. It can influence your mood, comfort and even how spacious or calm a room appears. Many homeowners focus on furniture, layout or lighting while overlooking color. Yet wall color is often the first thing the eye notices when entering a space. A home painted without intention can feel cold, chaotic or tiring. On the other hand, a good wall-color color choice can make rooms feel welcoming, balanced and personal. Understanding how color works allows homeowners to shape the emotional experience of their living Continue reading...
Winter Allergies in Kids: Home Triggers, Testing and Treatment Options
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com When kids are congested and start coughing during winter, the first thought is often a cold or the flu. However, allergies can also cause these symptoms and many more. If you have a child who sneezes, coughs and has a runny nose all winter, they may be experiencing a winter allergy. Unlike spring and fall allergies that typically occur because of tree, grass or weed pollen, winter allergies are more likely to happen because of indoor allergens. Understanding the triggers, testing options and available treatments can help you reduce their symptoms and Continue reading...
Design Upgrades That Make Your Home Feel Instantly More Put Together
Photo by Spacejoy on Unsplash When it comes to your home, even small updates can significantly enhance its look and feel. Design upgrades that make it feel instantly more pulled together can range from high-impact, low-effort upgrades to slightly higher-cost improvements that deliver a big return. In this guide, we’ll look at how little design tweaks can make your home feel more stylized and much more comfortable. High-Impact and Low-Effort Upgrades To make your home instantly look more cohesive, try these effective and easy ideas. Be Ruthless With Decluttering Photo courtesy Continue reading...
My Favorite Amazon Home Office Finds
I have been working on updating my home office. I got most of its finds on Amazon and I thought I'd share them with you! The Best Amazon Home Office Products Flexispot Standing Desk I added a Flexispot Standing Desk to my home office, and I love it! This standing desk is motorized, so I can easily raise it from a sitting to a standing position with the touch of a button. It's great because it helps me spend less time sitting while working on my computer. (BTW, if you're wondering why my office is decorated in a Pooh Bear theme, it's because it used to be my twins' baby room, and Continue reading...
5 Budget Friendly Secrets for Lawn Care Without Hiring Professionals
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com Lawn care can get expensive fast. Paying $150–$250 a month to a landscaping company quickly becomes $2,000 a year. For families with kids or tight budgets, that’s a lot of money that could be spent elsewhere. The truth is, a healthy lawn doesn’t actually need a crew with branded trucks and industrial gear. What it really takes is a bit of know-how, a few basic tools and some time on the weekend. Most lawn tasks are simpler than they’re often made out to be.. If you’re the kind of person who, like Bree Van de Kamp from Desperate Housewives, isn’t afraid Continue reading...
5 Top Tips For Building A Home Business That Lasts
Want to work from home? Want to work for yourself? Thankfully, it’s quite easy to make both these dreams go hand in hand! All you have to do is start your own home business. And what could be so hard about that? Well, in the long run, quite a few things. And one of the most challenging obstacles you’re likely to run into is longevity. A home business can be very successful and very profitable, but there’s no saying if you’ll still have a business in 2 to 3 years’ time. A lot of home businesses end up on this path, where things work out for a little while, but then rapidly go Continue reading...
Sort Your Home’s Curb Appeal Out With Simple Solutions
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com If you know your property’s curb appeal is lacking and your home isn’t looking its best, now is the perfect time to give it a refresh. The longer you put it off, the more challenging it will be to fix it. Getting started now will make it easier to tackle the improvements needed to to restore your home’s appearance and maintain its value over time. In this post, we’re going to take a look at particularly effective ways to augment your home’s curb appeal. Plant Flowers Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com Start by incorporating flowers by your Continue reading...
Is Centennial the Right Place for Your Next Apartment?
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com Choosing where to live is about more than just finding an available unit—it’s about selecting a place that supports your lifestyle, routines and long-term comfort. A suburb not far from a thriving city that provides access to city life while also offering the bonuses of suburban life—like good schools and open natural spaces—is a good option. The area in which I currently live, Central New Jersey, is one such option. Central New Jersey offers bustling towns like Princeton, Hightstown and Allentown, yet is about only an hour commute to both New York Continue reading...
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