How to Have a Healthy and Jolly Virtual Holiday Season But just because you might not be able to be close, doesn’t mean that you can't still celebrate some of your favorite festive traditions. December 21, 2020 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun, Safety entertaining, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Top 5 Christmas Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them Christmas Day is fast approaching, which means now’s the time to get those last few decorations in place. Here’s how you can avoid injuring yourself and still put together the perfect setup for Saint Nicholas. December 14, 2020 By sma Holiday, Safety entertaining, organization, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Spend Your Gift Card on These Home Improvement Tools If you still have a gift card from the holidays burning a hole in your wallet, we’re here to give you some ideas to spend it on. Here are some of the best home improvement tools you wouldn’t think to buy for yourself, but won’t know how you lived without. January 17, 2020 By sma Holiday, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun painting, roof, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
10 Last-Minute Hostess Gifts to Give This Holiday Season If you’re not hosting a holiday gathering this year, you’re in the lucky position of being somewhat flexible. Here are 10 inexpensive options that will show your hostess you see all her hard work and you’re thankful for her. Not to mention, earn you a repeat invite. December 23, 2019 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, Winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests With the holidays fast approaching, you’re busy juggling what feels like 100 tasks. Your guests are still days from arriving, but you’re already overwhelmed. Here’s how to keep them happy and avoid host regret, even while at your busiest. November 13, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun Fall, Winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
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, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Home Maintenance home exterior, landscaping, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
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, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Safety appliances, bedroom, electrical, living room, pets, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
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, 2019 By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, bathroom, electrical, insulation, kitchen, lighting, organization, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
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, 2018 By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, basement, HVAC, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
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, 2018 By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Maintenance chimney, home exterior, HVAC, insulation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »