Category: Everything Home

Fresh Pickin’

admin | September 13, 2011 | Comments (0)
Fresh Pickin’

There is nothing better than a fresh, fat and juicy tomato – unless you add some bacon, lettuce, cheese and bread! You don’t have to travel far down Highway 72 West from Huntsville, Alabama toward Athens to find several produce stands along the winding road. My husband and I recently stopped at Isom’s Produce and [...]

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Hot Home Improvements

admin | June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)
Hot Home Improvements

7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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Spring Clean your Kitchen

admin | April 2, 2011 | Comments (0)
Spring clean kitchen

So, your Kitchen needs a good Spring clean?  Cluttered cabinets, a dusty refrigerator top, and an oven that smokes every time you bake are not the components of an ideal kitchen. Revive this important room in your home with a step-by-step tutorial on Spring Cleaning the Kitchen and you will be ready to entertain guests [...]

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Best Painting Tips

admin | March 29, 2011 | Comments (0)
Best Painting Tips

Primer comes before paint. Tempted to skip the primer? Primer not only provides a good surface for the paint, but it also brings out the paint’s true color. Paint like a pro. Painting is your chance to show off your skills. Use an edge pad for clean lines around doorframes, ceiling edges and corners so [...]

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Secrets of Cleaning

admin | March 28, 2011 | Comments (0)
Secrets of Cleaning

Cleaning House: Secrets of a Truly Deep Clean Deep clean your house and you’ll brighten rooms and help maintain your home’s value. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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Cleaning Patio Furniture

admin | March 26, 2011 | Comments (0)
how to clean patio furniture

It’s time to get your patio furniture in condition to enjoy the next few months.  Here are some tips and recipes for making the job easier! Basic Recipe for Outdoor Cushions: 1 teaspoon dishwashing detergent 1 quart warm water 1 tablespoon borax Saturate a sponge and use it to wash the cushions. You can put [...]

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ADD A GARDEN FOCAL POINT

admin | March 25, 2011 | Comments (0)
ADD A GARDEN FOCAL POINT

One of the best ways to hide a vegetable garden in your landscape is to add a focal point that draws the eye to the design rather than to the individual plant type. A water fountain adds a great deal of charm to a garden bed, primarily by being unexpected. Wind chimes can be used [...]

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Home Maintenance Must-Dos

admin | February 21, 2011 | Comments (0)
Home Maintenance Must-Dos

This is a great checklist compiled from Lou Manfredini, Ace Hardware’s home impovement spokesperson and recently shared in Realtor Magazine. •Change your furnace filters monthly. “It’s so easy to do but so critical,” says Lesh. Clogged filters decrease furnace efficiency and can cause breakdowns. •Drain your water heater at least once a year. Sediment will [...]

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Low-Cost Kitchen Storage

admin | January 9, 2011 | Comments (0)
Low-Cost Kitchen Storage

(New!) Low-Cost Kitchen Storage: Cheap Stress Reduction Low-cost kitchen storage strategies bring calm to your kitchen, banishing stress-inducing clutter and leaving the space calm and orderly. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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10 Steps to Declutter a Closet

admin | January 6, 2011 | Comments (0)
10 Steps to Declutter a Closet

Step 1: Assess Your Big Obstacles Are your shoes overtaking the space? Try a hanging-shoe rack or over-the-door organizer. Do your clothes overcrowd? Thinner hangers create space so you can find things easier. Feeling rushed each morning? Dividing shirts, dresses, jeans, etc. bring a sense of order and saves time. Solving your biggest problem will [...]

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