SUMMER ENERGY COSTS

SUMMER ENERGY COSTS

How to Save on Summertime Energy Costs Unfortunately, it’s not only the temperatures that soar during the summer months. Energy costs often skyrocket as well as we seek to cool our homes. Here are several money-saving strategies from Georgia Power to help keep your...
GOING ON VACATION?

GOING ON VACATION?

How to Prep Your Home Before Leaving for Vacation Nothing beats the feeling of packing up and heading out the door for a long-anticipated vacation. Before you leave town, however, there are a host of preparations that must be tended to, from organizing the clothes...
RETIREMENT

RETIREMENT

Should You Rent out a Room in Your House to Supplement Your Income in Retirement?   If you’re close to retirement age and you’re concerned that you haven’t saved enough, you might be thinking about other ways to generate income. Renting out a room in your home is...
Welcoming Guests To Your Home

Welcoming Guests To Your Home

What Guests will Remember About Your Home   When designing and curating a home, you’ll select the elements, pieces, colors and textures that resonate best with you. As you choose these various elements, it’s also important to consider how guests will feel when...
Installing a Home In-Ground Pool?

Installing a Home In-Ground Pool?

Pros and Cons of Installing an In-Ground Pool A backyard, in-ground pool can make any day feel like a vacation. It’s the perfect spot to squeeze in some morning laps, cool down mid-week after work and lounge poolside over long, leisurely weekends. As idyllic as an...
Home Design Choices

Home Design Choices

Design Choices You’ll Regret Whether you’re an experienced homeowner or a first-time buyer, you have likely made some design decisions you’ve regretted throughout your homes. Thankfully, many design regrets are universal, so they’re an opportunity to learn from...
How To Update Kitchen Cabinets

How To Update Kitchen Cabinets

Quick (and Affordable) Ways to Update Your Kitchen Cabinets   Many homeowners are disheartened when they’re kitchen starts looking outdated. The prospects of a remodel are often out of reach, budget-wise, making them feel stuck with their current look. What’s...
Outdoor Living Trends

Outdoor Living Trends

Creating the Ultimate Backyard Retreat: Outdoor Living Trends A thoughtfully assembled outdoor living space is as enticing and welcoming as your interior living areas. Soft, plush seating areas that invite you to sit, catch up, and relax and are focused on comfort,...
Questions About Your Home’s Roof?

Questions About Your Home’s Roof?

How to Select the Right Type of Roof for Your New House If you’re interested in building a custom home, you’ve probably given a lot of thought to the number of bedrooms and the interior layout. You might not have weighed the pros and cons of different roofing...
Organizing Your Home Pantry

Organizing Your Home Pantry

Pantry Organizing Tips for Home Cooks Cooking at home is a great way to embrace your creative side, have control over the healthiness of your foods and save money. If you’re a home cook, you know that having a quality kitchen space can make your kitchen tasks smoother...