If you have a wood-sided house, painting the exterior of your home is one of those home maintenance expenses you love to hate. A nicely painted home is essential for good curb appeal and to stay within acceptable social norms 😊, but no one really wants to spend the money on it. It would be much more fun to add a great patio in the backyard or re-do a bathroom. But alas, it’s something that must be done, so let’s talk about getting it done the right way. (more…)
Last week we talked about exterior projects for the spring, this week we’re looking indoors – beyond the usual spring cleaning tasks – to some interior home maintenance tasks to tick off your list! (more…)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle
In honor of Earth Day, this Saturday, April 22nd, I thought it apropos to talk on the topic of upcycling. Recycling we know to be the process of stripping down consumer materials to their foundation to manufacture new consumer products. Upcycling, however, puts the innovation in your hands. Find something no longer being used: a dresser, a table: update, reconfigure, repurpose and you’ve granted it new life. Sometimes, walking the aisles of big box stores -whether home improvement, furniture, or even housewares – I am overcome by the consumerism. I’m obviously in the store so I’m not denying the appeal of them but truly, I marvel at the amount of stuff created for the consumer, or specifically home-owning consumer. It can be unsettling. (more…)
Everyone wants to have a healthier, more energy-efficient home. So, in honor of Earth Day, we’re showcasing three eco-friendly building products for your home you’ll want to consider for your next project! (more…)
After an early spring snow storm at the beginning of April, we’ve had a couple of beautiful weeks in our neck of the woods and I think it’s safe to say that spring is here. And if you’re like me, you’ve been itching to get outside to prepare your exterior space for warm weather fun.
To help get you started, here is a list of spring home maintenance tasks for the exterior of your home: (more…)
