Making Your House Your Home: How to Move During the School Year Most families try to move during the summer, seeking a smoother transition for school-aged children, but moving during the school year can have its own benefits with the right preparation. If you’re anticipating a major move during this school year, here are a few tips to help your kids through the transition. July 29, 2024 By Melisa Rana Just for Fun kids, new homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »
3 Ways to Get Your Kids Playing Outdoors this Summer With the school year coming to a close, the time is now to prepare for outdoor activities. If you don’t want your kids glued to their screens all summer, here are a few ideas that just might encourage them to spend more time out of the house. May 20, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun home exterior, kids, landscaping, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Unconventional Places to Hide Eggs and Easter Baskets (Without Putting Your Kids in Danger, Mostly) If your egg hunts are a bit too bland or easy for your kids, or if you’d like to ratchet up the competition a bit this year, here are some outside-the-box strategies and hiding spots that should make this Easter a memorable one! March 25, 2024 By Melisa Rana Holiday, Just for Fun, Safety entertaining, home exterior, kids, roof, spring 0 0 Comment Read More »
Why Spring is the Best Time to Buy for New Homeowners A lack of inventory and high demand mean that housing prices aren’t likely to see a substantial change anytime soon, so when is the right time for a new homebuyer to start looking? March 4, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Inspection, Home Maintenance first-time homeowner, kids, landscaping, moving, new homeowner, organization, real estate, roof, spring 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Build a Treehouse Without Hurting Your Tree To create a memorable hideaway that doesn’t sacrifice the health of your tree, keep these points in mind. February 5, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Safety home exterior, kids, landscaping 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to be a Good Host During the Holidays In preparation for the holidays, here are a few extra things that you can do to go above and beyond making your out-of-town guests feel welcome! December 11, 2023 By sma Cleaning Tips, Holiday, Home Decor, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun, Safety entertaining, home exterior, kids, living room, organization, roof, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Get to Know Your New Neighbors If you’re interested in exploring some strategies for making a positive first impression with your new neighbors, you’re in the right place! September 18, 2023 By sma Just for Fun, Safety first-time homeowner, kids, moving, new homeowner, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »
Home Organization Tips for Back To School Season To avoid that seemingly inevitable shift that turns your home into a disaster zone through the course of the school year, consider adding these organizational tips to your arsenal! September 11, 2023 By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance kids, organization 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Dangers of Lead: How to Make Your Home’s Drinking Water Safe Many families and communities are exposed to the harmful effects of lead through their homes’ drinking water, but they may not be aware of this issue until after experiencing health problems. July 31, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety kids, kitchen, plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Host a Memorable Backyard Barbecue Seamless and safe barbecues are all about preparation and safety. So for your next backyard bash or summer shindig, consider these tips to take it to the next level. May 29, 2023 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun, Safety entertaining, kids, pets, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »