Shopping is fun, but house shopping is a whole new level of excitement. You’re probably already picturing where to plant your petunias or hang your Christmas stockings. While you’re busy designing your future garden oasis, some people are busy plotting ways to steal your hard-earned cash. Buying or renting a home is prime territory for …
Home Living
Your dishwasher is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, making cleanup after family dinners and garden gatherings a breeze. But while this modern marvel can handle most of your kitchen cleanup, certain items should never see the inside of your dishwasher. Putting the wrong items through a wash cycle can damage both your …
A home is your personal patch of the planet; owning one is not a small achievement. It’s also a giant, needy baby that occasionally screams for attention in the form of a flooded basement or a fire-breathing dryer. Most homeowners have that mental checklist of chores: clean the gutters, mow the lawn, pretend to understand …
You found it. The house with the perfect spot for your prized bonsai tree and a patio just begging for summer barbecues. The home inspection report lands in your inbox, and your heart sinks a little: a loose doorknob, a scuffed floor, a weepy faucet. Before you draft a novel-length list of demands for the …
We love sharing. We share vacation photos, recipes for that killer banana bread, and maybe even a few too many details about our last awkward date. It’s how we connect. But when it comes to our homes, some details are better kept under wraps. These days, it’s easy to forget how much we share online. …
Children. Sometimes they’re planned, sometimes they are not; some people can’t imagine a life without the little humans, while others don’t understand why anyone would want a “mini me”. The decision to remain child-free is a deeply personal one, with couples increasingly choosing a path defined by “Dual Income, No Kids,” or DINKS. This lifestyle …
October pulls up to the station welcomed by a guard of honor made up of lots of orange, black, and a whole lot of plastic skeletons. For Christian families, navigating this season can feel like trying to find a decent parking spot at the mall on Black Friday. You want to celebrate the stunning foliage …
Cleaning your home should make it feel organized and provide peace of mind, not be more problematic. Unfortunately, many well-intentioned cleaning habits can actually damage surfaces, spread germs, or create safety hazards. “Some cleaning products can lead to health risks (like Asthma) and ineffective sanitation,” warns the CDC in its guidelines for safe cleaning and …
Tiny homes have long captured our interests with their promises of minimalist living, financial freedom, and eco-consciousness. Social media feeds are overflowing with curated images of enchanting miniature abodes nestled on picture-perfect plots of land. Unfortunately, the reality of tiny home living often doesn’t quite align with this narrative. While there’s no denying the appeal …
Most people already know that a will covers the basics, like who gets the house, investments, and that sentimental antique ring that’s been in the family for six generations. But what many don’t realize is that a will is about far more than just possessions. It can address a surprising range of concerns that profoundly …