Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Roof (and Your Home) Due to rising concerns surrounding roof integrity in the winter, we thought it would be best to review some basic roof maintenance tasks that every homeowner should know. December 19, 2022 By sma DIY, Holiday, Home Maintenance entertaining, home exterior, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
Pet-Proofing Your Home for the Holidays Too often, pet owners choose to opt out of holiday decorations. This season, here are a few options to consider reentering the holiday with pet-safe decorations. December 12, 2022 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun, Safety new homeowner, pets, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Correctly Choosing a Live Christmas Tree Around 30 million live trees are sold each year at tree farms. If you’ve been thinking about picking out a live tree for your celebration, here’s what you need to know to find the right one. December 5, 2022 By sma DIY, Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun entertaining, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
6 Great Gifts For First-Time Homeowners It's the season of giving, and for your family or friends that have gifted themselves their first homes, now is the perfect time to get them something to help them in their home-owning journey. November 28, 2022 By sma Holiday, Home Decor first-time homeowner, new homeowner, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
4 Ways To Keep Warm This Winter (Without Touching the Thermostat) Days are getting shorter, and accompanying that plummeting winter breeze is our annual heating bill homecoming. Here are four ways to keep warm for the holidays. November 21, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, HVAC, insulation, windows, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
4 Things That Can Go Wrong With Your Chimney As the weather gets colder, there are some things to consider before starting that first fire. Chimneys are a too-often neglected home amenity, and there are a few hazards homeowners should be aware of. November 14, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety attic, chimney, home exterior, living room, ventilation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Avoid Unwelcome Household Pests Before They Move In Even after diligent cleaning and regular house maintenance, pests know how to find a way inside. However, if you follow these few tips, you can ensure that your home remains pest-free. November 7, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, kitchen, new homeowner, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Haunted Places Series: Gibraltar Point Lighthouse This week features a last vestige of war and a mysterious disappearance. On the banks of Lake Ontario, we’re visiting Toronto’s own Gibraltar Point Lighthouse! October 17, 2022 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
Haunted Places Series: House of the Seven Gables For our next entry in this year’s Haunted Places Series, get ready for falling leaves, a legendary author, and a set of infamous trials. October 10, 2022 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
Haunted Places Series: Ohio State Reformatory There’s an eerie chill in the air and the souls of the restless are stirring. This can only mean one thing . . . the return of our haunted place series! Up first this year is a spooky spot in Mansfield, Ohio. October 3, 2022 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series 0 0 Comment Read More »