How to Have a Very Merry Christmas (and Other Holiday Home Safety Tips) To ensure a very merry Christmas break, here are a few home safety tips homeowners should keep in mind while weathering the holidays. December 25, 2023 By sma Holiday, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun, Safety electrical, kitchen, pets, winter 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 »
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 »
Planning a Romantic At-Home Valentine’s Day Date If you want to save yourself from scrambling around at the last minute and still give a gift from the heart, here’s how you can have the perfect date night without ever leaving your home! February 7, 2022 By sma Holiday, Just for Fun entertaining, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Protect Your Hardwood Floors from the Cold As the cold rolls on, it can be the toughest time of the year for your hardwood floors. The good news is with some diligence, your floors will stay looking like new through wintertime. January 17, 2022 By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Maintenance floors, kitchen, living room, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Controlling Radon in Your Home During Winter During the winter, radon levels can spike indoors and pose even more of a threat to you. With January being Radon Action Month, it’s a great opportunity to lower your radon risk during the colder months. January 3, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety foundation, hvac, insulation, radon, ventilation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »