When the summer air begins to cool down, it’s time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Winterizing can keep your home running efficiently and save on heating costs. Get started today with these helpful tips: 1. Service your furnace. Leaky ducts and vents are big energy drainers. Have your furnace serviced by a professional at least once a year. Also remember to change air filters regularly to maintain air quality and prevent unnecessary wear and tear on your equipment. Is your HVAC the…
We’re celebrating seven years of home-centered stories by rounding up our most popular articles in each category! We hope you’ll enjoy them and keep following our blog for more homebuying tips, recipes, decorating inspiration, local real estate stories and more. Best posts for homebuyers The Facts on Closing Costs Finding a New Home that Fits Your Lifestyle New Home or Resale? Design Center Success: How to Go Home Happy Best posts for homeowners Floor Plan Spotlight: The Game Room Dreaming of a Home Gym? Make…
In today’s blog post, the team from Progress Lighting provides insight on a very popular home trend that can provide immediate impact in favorite spaces—mixing and matching lighting fixtures within the same space! Are you planning to refresh your home but aren’t sure where to start? Some of today’s most popular design trends encourage mixing and matching your favorite home accents within the same space. According to Progress Lighting’s Director of Marketing Communications Jennifer Kis, there is no need to feel limited by fixtures—or even…
For many, weekdays have already settled into a schedule defined by school and fall sports, but there’s still one important summer celebration to look forward to: Labor Day weekend! Round up your friends and family, fire up the grill and give summer a proper sendoff with these sumptuous and crowd-pleasing Labor Day grilling recipes. Appetizers and Sides Mexican grilled corn. Also known as elotes, this creamy and cheesy variation on corn packs a lot of flavor. Grilled parmesan potatoes. Nothing quite like hot potatoes fresh…
The lazy days of summer are winding down, and school bells are once again ringing. Following are five back-to-school organizing tips to streamline your routine and help ensure a smooth start to the school year—for you and your star students! Pre-pack snacks and lunches. Meal prep can be incredibly stressful—especially when it’s left to the last minute. To save time (and your sanity), help your children plan snacks and lunches in advance. Set aside a specific day each week to shop for ingredients, and do…
