How to Paint a Home’s Exterior (And When To Hire a Professional) A fresh coat of paint is a great way to solve these aesthetic issues, but paint has many other benefits for a home’s exterior! Here are a few things every homeowner should know when considering a home exterior makeover. March 13, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance fall, home exterior, home seller, new homeowner, painting, spring, summer 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 »
Turn Up the Heat: Prepping Your HVAC System for Winter As the colder months roll in, it’s time to start preparing your home for chilly weather. One item you need to have on your weatherization to-do list is readying your HVAC system. November 8, 2021 By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, fall, HVAC, ventilation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Haunted Places Series: Keg Mansion For our next haunted location, we’re headed up north to “The Heartland Province.” The Queen City is also known for having one of the most haunted houses in Canada. October 11, 2021 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
Haunted Places Series: Cincinnati Music Hall Our first stop for 2021 plays host to one of the oldest baseball teams, Steven Spielberg, and plenty of ghostly citizens--you guessed it, it’s Cincinnati! October 4, 2021 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, fall, Haunted Places Series, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Make Your Home Fire-Safe this October October is here! While this autumnal month is most commonly associated with tricks and treats, it’s also recognized in both the United States and Canada as Fire Prevention Month. October 1, 2021 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety bedroom, electrical, fall, first-time homeowner, foundation, kids, kitchen, laundry, living room, new homeowner, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »
A New Leaf: Pros and Cons of Moving During Autumn Moving can be an exciting, albeit, stressful time during any season. Fall, especially, has its own set of challenges. August 16, 2021 By sma Just for Fun, Safety fall, first-time homeowner, home seller, kids, moving, new homeowner, real estate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Talking Turkey: Safely Frying the Best Bird Thanksgiving is a wonderful time filled with loving family, good friends and of course, delicious food. But it’s also one of the top holidays for trips to the emergency room. November 23, 2020 By sma Holiday, Safety appliances, entertaining, fall, kids, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »