Posts in category 'House Tips'

The holidays are around the corner and, for many people, this season means hosting lots of holiday guests.

But the question is, if you're hosting for the holidays, how can you deck out your guest room in a way that feels inviting, welcoming, and functional for your holiday guests?

A recent article from realtor.com outlined design accents and upgrades to add to your guest room to make guests feel more comfortable (and festive!) this holiday season, including:

• A personal drink tray. Leaving a drink tray in your guest room (as well as a f...

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Fall is officially upon us, which is the perfect time to make design changes to your home to
make the space feel more warm, cozy, and inviting.

But how do you do that in a way that feels both stylish and on-trend?

A recent article from realtor.com outlined some of 2023's hottest cozy (and sophisticated!) design trends, which are perfect for turning up the cozy factor in your home this fall, including:

• Jewel tones. Jewel tones like teal blue, emerald green, and royal purple are having a serious moment right now, so if you want to make a statement, these rich hues are a great paint op...

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Whether an extreme weather event causes flood waters to rush into your home, or a pipe bursts, dealing with a flooded basement is never fun, particularly if you don't know how to deal with it or what steps to take to fix the problem.

So how, exactly, do you deal with a flooded basement?

A recent article from realtor.com outlined what to do when your basement floods, including:

• Put safety first. If your basement floods, it's important to put safety first. Water and electricity do not mix, so before you step foot in the space, make sure to turn...

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People may say that looks don't matter, and it's what's on the inside of a person that truly matters. But inner beauty might not get the chance to shine if you aren't keeping someone's attention long enough for them to find out. But whether you've been blessed with good looks or not, you now have a secret weapon when trying to attract a mate… the outside of your home!

It's fairly well known that "curb appeal" is an important factor when selling your house, but according to a recent study, it's also important when you're dating! Of the 2,000 people surveyed, 73% of them said that the exterior of a person's home influences how much they're attracted to them. And 86% of them think how well they take care of the outside of their home is a good indication of just how caring they'll be in a relationship.

So if you're in the market for love, here's a list of the best things the survey revealed you can do around your yard that'll increase your sex appeal:

1) Mow Your Lawn

It might seem like a basic thing to do, but 67% of respondents said that simply having a neatly trimmed yard will tip the scales in your favor.

2) Trim Your Bushes

Another 65% said that trimmed hedges are a real head-turner.

3) Blow Your Walkway and Driveway

64% of those surveyed were wowed by driveways and walkways that were clean.

4) Grab Your Tools

Around 50% of people asserted that someone who's handy with power tools, or can fix things around the house, is more attractive than someone with an expensive car. 63% were impressed with people who could use a power drill, and 53% said someone who can rev up a mower revs them up.

6) Be Handy… With Them

And once you've caught their eye with your amazing curb appeal, you might want to ask them to get handy with you on the first date! You can leave the do-it-yourself days behind and turn it into a do-it-together affair, since 87% of those surveyed said they'd be into a little DIY action on the first date.

Are you interested in making your home more energy-efficient — and saving money? Discover whether there are some big (or small) energy-saving opportunities that you're missing.

• Energy auditor:Get an energy audit from your utility company.

• Light bulbs: Swap out incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent or LED options.

• Sun/window treatments: Use the light and heat from the sun to selectively warm your house by opening your blinds or curtains.

• Power strips: Flip the switch on power strips when you're done using electronics.

• Weather-stripping on windows: If windows aren't airtight, you can weather-strip them to protect a...

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