Temperatures are rising and it is finally starting to feel like spring. As we move into the warmer months, it often signifies a time of renewal both with nature and in terms of your home life. With this in mind, here are eight household tips to prepare you for Spring.   Change Your HVAC Filters…

Imagine you have just settled into your new home. A few weeks later, the air conditioner stops working during a summer heat wave. Instead of scrambling to find a repair company and paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket, you make one call, and a technician shows up to handle it. That peace of mind…

Picture this: you’ve just signed a lease on a new apartment. The space has all the necessary hookups, but no appliances are included. Do you buy a washer, dryer, and refrigerator outright, or do you rent them? This is not a simple choice for many people. The decision comes down to timing, budget, and future…

When thinking of doing some updates to your home, you want them to be inexpensive in cost but boost the total value of the house. Whether you are updating the house to sell or just to give your lived-in home a new look, it’s always best to think about what will give you the most…

The sun is shining and everyone is enjoying more time outside. This is the time of year where you really notice those home upgrades that could be done on the outside of your home. Then you might also notice some upgrades to do inside as you walk back in from the afternoon heat. What are…

June 23, 2017 by: Doug H. Last updated October 23, 2025 by Mandy Z. Summer is just around the corner, and your pool is calling! If you want to enjoy a refreshing swim without hassle, it is important to know how to open your pool for summer properly. Taking the right steps ensures clean, safe…

To Rent or To Buy? That is the question. When you start out and live on your own for the first time, it seems easiest to rent a place, whether it’s a house or apartment. Here we will go over both options to see whether it’s better to rent or buy your home depending on your…

Starting a load of dishes super easy: pile in the dishes, add some soap, and turn it on. However, sometimes you might find yourself with dishes that still have grime on them after a wash cycle. Or maybe you just want to save money on water bills. Either way, here are some tips for how to…

Why do people tend to have a big home cleaning session in the springtime? It’s all about weather and storage rotation. In most parts of the world, changing from winter to spring means you need different clothes and equipment on hand and in storage. Some hobby equipment and many lawn tools only become necessary during certain parts of…

April 10, 2017 by: Doug H. Last Updated October 24, 2025 by Mandy Z. A good garbage disposal makes cleaning dishes much more pleasant, but knowing how to choose a garbage disposal is key to finding the right one for your home. Like other kitchen appliances, there are many options available, and the cheapest is not…