One of the most important considerations when you are planning your summer garden, or deciding which flowers and plants to include in your landscape design is location. Specifically, the amount of sunlight your plants will need, and how much they will receive in depending on where you choose to locate them in your yard. Some exposure to the sun is …
Older Home or New Construction, Which is Right for You?
Shopping for a new home has become a competitive sport lately, and while it is true that supply is down while demand is raging on, there are still plenty of homes hitting the market each day in the metro Atlanta area. If you are in the market for a new place to live, you likely already have a list of …
You Can Paint More Than Just Your Walls
Changing the look of a room by giving the walls a fresh coat of paint is one of the most common and easiest projects most homeowners will do, and a DIY task that can be mastered by even a novice, as long you have the right equipment. However, there are so many other things in your home besides your walls …
Things Movers Won’t, and Shouldn’t, Move
Hiring a moving company is an integral part of any major move these days, and it can take a significant amount of stress away at a time when things are busy and hectic. However, you should be aware that there are plenty of items throughout your home that a professional moving service either cannot or will not move for you, …
DIY Painting Tips
While it’s true that many of us will always take the easy way out and hire professional painters when we want to change up the look of our homes, there are also those among us who take great pride in doing at least some of the interior painting of our houses ourselves. Not to mention, there is a major cost …
Little Changes in Your Bedroom Can Lead to Big Improvements in Sleep
According to the experts, the average adult needs seven hours of sleep every night to feel their best and stay healthy. Unfortunately, as many as 1 in 3 Americans fail to hit that 7 hour mark on a regular basis. These same sleep experts have a lot of tips for those of us who have a little bit more trouble …
Making Your Offer Stand Out in Today’s Market
Just the thought of attempting to purchase a house in today’s sellers market is enough to cause many of us a great deal of stress. And while this market is unpredictable and sometimes difficult to navigate, many of us still find ourselves downsizing, expanding, relocating and otherwise in need of a new home. While listing agents are currently flying high …
4 Steps to Get Your Finances Ready for Buying a Home
Buying a home is a thrilling time in a person’s life, but it’s not a situation you want to jump into without preparation, particularly if you have debt. If you’re planning to buy a home within the next year, there are steps you can take to better your position and make you eligible for better loans at lower rates. Use …
Household Products That Do More Than You Think
We all love versatility right? Having products and items in your home that do more than one thing frees up time, money and space, so anything that does double or even triple duty can be a big help in these busy times. But there are a lot of products you already have in your home that you might not even …