by Marti Reeder | Mar 14, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Everyone likes to save money, especially on expensive home-related projects. With these DIY home hacks, inspired by This Old House, you can save time, money and energy! Here are 10 of our favorite home hacks. Closing closet doors reduces the square footage your home...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 11, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Warranty, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance, Reporter
Because your home is one of your most valuable investments, it is important to protect it. There are two primary ways to do that: homeowners’ insurance and home warranty. While both are important resources, they cover different things. Here are some of the key...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 12, 2015 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ideas, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal, Staging
Curb appeal is essential when you are trying to sell your home. Here are some easy tips and tricks for boosting your home’s curb appeal, while keeping your home cozy and inviting this fall. Look at your exterior paint. Is it a neutral color? Are there fewer...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 2, 2014 | Energy, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Misc., Reporter
The temperature is dropping, so your thermostat is rising. That means your energy bill could also be rising. Here are some tips to stay cozy while keeping a little extra money in your pocket! 1. Keep your house cooler while you’re away from home. Lower the...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 19, 2014 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Reporter
With the colder months approaching, it is time to weatherproof your home. Here are 6 ways to keep your house temperature high and your heating bill low. Weatherproof your doors. This will help prevent any unnecessary cold from entering your house. This tutorial from...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 10, 2014 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Roofing, Seasonal
Watching the leaves from the window of my home office, I’m reminded that this is a good time to get my home ready for winter. Of course, I plan to have help with that (hint, hint, Merle), but here are some of the things on our fall home maintenance “to do” list: Seal...