Selling your house is a big task, right? There are lots of steps that you need to take, lots of things that you need to get sorted, and to be quite honest it can be a pain in the behind. But, if you don’t let it get on top of you, then selling your home […]
4 Stunning Staircase Designs That Add Uniqueness To Your Home
If your home has a staircase, then it can feel like one of the blandest parts of your interior design. You could walk into dozens of homes and feel nothing from their staircases – they all look remarkably similar. There’s this big misunderstanding that you can’t do much with staircases, but that’s not true in […]
How to Choose the Best Heating Oil Provider for Your Home This Winter
As colder months approach, many homeowners are turning their attention to home heating solutions. For those who rely on oil heat, choosing the right provider is essential not only for comfort but also for efficiency and cost savings. With so many options available, it’s important to know what to look for when comparing heating oil […]
How To Make The Hallway Look Just As Special As Every Other Room
The hallway: the one room in the home where dark lighting, bare walls, and a creepy atmosphere often go completely unchallenged! Indeed, many home hallways (whether upstairs or down) are no-light areas without windows, and at night, they get super dark and a little bit scary! But we can help you fix that. If you’ve […]
When Forgiveness Is Hard
I have had a time when forgiveness was extremely hard in my life and am now at a point that I have forgiven, and am able to feel love for my previous enemy, and I was able to live life around that difficult person with healthy boundaries. Here is my story. First, you need to […]
Low-Effort, High-Impact Yard Hacks Every Busy Homeowner Should Know
Some people spend their weekends elbow-deep in mulch. You? You’d rather actually enjoy your yard — coffee in hand, not shovel. The good news? You can have a yard that looks intentional, tidy, and even envy-worthy without it consuming your downtime. These clever, low-effort tricks make outdoor upkeep feel less like a chore and more […]
The Home Exterior-Health Connection: Why Outside Maintenance Matters for Inside Wellness
When it comes to keeping your home healthy, most people start by focusing on what’s inside—like swapping out harsh cleaners or upgrading air filters. But what’s happening outside your home can quietly have the biggest impact on the health of the people living in it. Skipping exterior maintenance can lead to more than cracked paint […]
Designing a Home That Welcomes Kids and Pets
Children and pets bring a lot of joy—but also a fair share of mess. Whether it’s permanent carpet stains or scratched furniture, the wear and tear can be nonstop. Fortunately, with some smart planning, your home can stand up to the chaos without sacrificing style. Here are some durable materials and thoughtful design choices that […]
The Best Way To Pack A Storage Unit
If you know it is time to rent a storage unit, you want to be careful how to pack it so that you don’t have to rent an extra one to fit all of your stuff in. We have been married since 1996 and moved eleven times during our marriage. Our last move included moving […]
There is hope after miscarriage!
Miscarriage and child loss is not something people talk about in Wisconsin where I live. It is a taboo topic. Death itself is often not talked about even though we should talk about it. It is inevitable. I remember when my husband’s Grandpa died and I was so amazed that he and his wife had […]
Quick House Showing Cleaning Checklist: Things To Do Before An Open House
In my many moves and showing of houses over the years, I have developed a quick house showing cleaning checklist of things to do before an open house. This checklist plans for two hours of time before the showing. If you have less time, ask family members or friends to help with some of the […]
Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
As homes are getting smarter and technology is improving, there are more and more ways to make sure that you are living in an energy efficient environment. Not only is this great for the planet as a whole, it will also help to reduce your monthly bills – and no one is going to complain […]
How to Store Whole Fresh Apples From the Orchard for Winter
Our family loves to go to our local apple orchard to get the “windfalls” deal. Our orchard charges a very low price per 5 gallon bucket of apples we find on the ground. For a family of 10, that is a great deal! We try to go as many times as we can. Note: Some […]
The Silent Culprit Behind Peeling Paint and Buckling Floors
Most homeowners notice the effects before they uncover the cause. A wave in the hardwood. A blister on the wall. Paint that cracks at the corners. These are signs that something behind the surface has started to go wrong. This is not about bad paint jobs or poor flooring choices. The symptoms point to a […]