Right up there with other factors like style and cleanliness, your home's scent makes a huge first impression to guests (and buyers). With all of us spending more time at home, having the place smell nice is perhaps more of a priority than usual! While...
Keeping up with renovation trends is a great way to help you make the most out of your homes staying power. They can determine if a home will have a modern look, something more classic or something in between. It influences whether your appliances are...
Don’t let clutter and disorganization take charge of your home. These easy tips will help you bring the chaos under control. You’re probably familiar with the old adage, “A place for everything, and everything in its place,” but you might not have appreciated how much...
In a year unlike anything any of us have seen before, it’s become pretty clear that there’s a lot we’ve taken for granted in the times that came before. We’re missing out on big family celebrations and the social mixers we're used to during the...
Winter can be a hard time to sell your house. Bad weather discourages buyers from venturing out, and it can make a property look dreary. You can, however, still take some steps to make the home-showing pleasant! Let in the light, create a warm ambiance—both...
Spring is generally the most popular time of year to sell a house, with hordes of buyers looking to move into a new place before the school year begins. But if you're thinking of selling, read on for the top reasons why you should consider...
With cold and flu season here (along with a pandemic), it’s nearly inevitable that germs will invade your home. When you or someone in your household gets sick, the first priority is getting better. Even if the sick person successfully isolates in one area, the...
When people think about seasonal cleaning, it's usually only spring cleaning but fall is a great time to get your house ready for the months when you'll be spending more time inside. Here are 10 things to do to get started. 1. Windows & Window Coverings You...
It would be amazing if all you needed to get your home ready for fall was hang a wreath and light a bunch of pumpkin spice candles. While yes, those are a crucial part of getting ready for the change of seasons, there are more important...
Use the size and position of the cracks in your driveway to diagnose its problems and figure out if you'll be able to DIY a fix. By Glenda Taylor and Bob Vila Q: We just bought a new house and we love it, but the driveway has a few cracks...