Find the Best Painter's Tape for Your Projects When you stop and think about it, painter’s tape could mean the difference between a sloppy DIY job and a professional-quality look. Here’s all you need to know about choosing the best variety of tape for your next project. February 19, 2019By NPI Marketing Team DIY home exterior, painting 0 0 Comment
The 5 Best Housewarming Gifts to Give a New Homeowner Nothing says “welcome to the neighborhood” or “congratulations on your new home” like a housewarming gift. Whether you want to drop by and introduce yourself to new neighbors or you’ve received a formal invitation to a housewarming party, this list will ensure you don’t arrive empty-handed. February 15, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Just for Fun entertaining, first time homeowner, kitchen, living room, moving, new homeowner 0 0 Comment
7 Houseplants that Thrive in Low Light Just because your home doesn’t have a perfectly sunny spot for plants, doesn’t mean you can’t keep any. Adding greenery to your space is doable no matter how low your lighting is—it’s all about choosing the right plants for the space you have. February 13, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Home Decor, Just for Fun garden, lighting, pets 0 0 Comment
8 Inexpensive Home Upgrades You Can Do in a Weekend Looking for an inexpensive way to give your home an upgrade? Try any of these ideas for a new look and feel that won’t break the bank. February 8, 2019By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Home Maintenance appliances, bathroom, electrical, home exterior, lighting, painting 0 0 Comment
7 Weird Tricks for Dealing with Ice and Snow You don’t necessarily need a traditional shovel and salt to deal with snow and ice. Instead, these unconventional tricks might just do in a pinch. Keep in mind that none are meant to be a long-term solution—they’re just designed to get you out of a jam when you need to be out of the house and on the road quick. February 6, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Home Maintenance home exterior, landscaping, winter 0 0 Comment
Are Electric Blankets Safe? Here's What Experts Have to Say Electric blankets have come a long way since the first automatic model hit the market in 1936. But even with the modern versions of today, is it really a good idea to curl up under an electric blanket at night? We’ve done our research, and here’s what you need to know. January 29, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Safety appliances, bedroom, electrical, living room, pets, winter 0 0 Comment
What Can You Get Rid of Right Now? 25 Quick Ideas for Decluttering Got a spare hour or so? It’s time to start tossing. Grab a trash bag, a recycling bin and a few donation boxes and get down to business. Working room by room, here are the things you can get rid of right this second. January 17, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Cleaning Tips, DIY bathroom, bedroom, kids, kitchen, living room, office, organization 0 0 Comment
10 New Year's Resolutions for Your Home Want to make 2019 the best year yet? It all starts with a happy home. Putting even one or two of these 10 household New Year’s resolutions into practice can help you create a healthy space for making all your dreams realities. January 11, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, bathroom, electrical, insulation, kitchen, lighting, organization, winter 0 0 Comment
A Christmas Story: Fighting the Furnace If you want to spend the holidays upstairs with your family, not down in the basement inventing curses that would make Santa shudder, just follow these tips to keep your furnace running at its best. December 17, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, basement, HVAC, winter 0 0 Comment
Your Holiday Home Maintenance Checklist This holiday home maintenance checklist is designed to make your life easier once your first guests start arriving. It might be one more to-do list among dozens, but we promise you’ll thank yourself later. December 7, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Maintenance chimney, home exterior, HVAC, insulation, winter 0 0 Comment