Never before have so many families spent this much time together inside their own homes. It’s no surprise that people are getting stir crazy. Some are discovering that their home is not as big as they thought it was. Or that a home office might have been a good idea after all. With few places […]
On top of this coronavirus pandemic, you may have forgotten that it’s tornado season in Missouri. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but they typically peak between April and June here in Tornado Alley. One thing you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones safe is install a storm shelter in or […]
Gardening – an outdoor activity that will keep the family busy AND add value to your home! If you’ve already got a green thumb, this won’t be news to you. According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, 75 percent of respondents claimed to have a greater desire to be at home after […]
With all of the news surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, spring really snuck up on us this year. But let me tell you, we are ready for the change! Like many of you, we like to take time for a deep spring cleaning this time of year. And this year it’s that much more important. Disinfecting […]
After living in a house for a period of time, you start seeing your home differently. When you first move in, you pull in the driveway and see all of the little projects you want to work on to boost curb appeal. Touch up some paint here. Plant some flowers there. Repair the gutters up […]
The 2010’s have come to a close. We say goodbye to the decade known for its Hipster fashion, Instagram, Taylor Swift, Netflix, and online dating. As far as home design goes, Chip and Joanna Gaines dominated with the all-white kitchen, granite countertops, shiplap everything, and gray wall color. Now as we welcome a new year, […]
Where to begin? The Christmas festivities have taken place, and now it’s time to get the house back in order. These Christmas clean up tips will help get you started. Clear a path. Start with the floor. After opening presents, sharing meals, and taking the packaging off of all those new toys, there’s bound to […]
Host a Stress Free Holiday Get-Together One of our favorite parts of the holiday season is spending extra quality time with our family and friends. Opening presents on Christmas Eve at Grandma’s house. Piling the family into the car to look at Christmas lights. Gathering with friends for delicious food and drinks. If it’s your […]
Step aside, man cave. Here come’s the she shed! The average woman works 8 hours and 39 minutes each day. That doesn’t count the hours she clocks in at home! Tack on the time it takes to fold the laundry, wash the dishes, and tuck those kiddos into bed. That makes for a long day, […]
Before you plop down that 200 pound couch just anywhere, you need to have a plan. Trust me, you don’t want to be moving that thing around more than you have to. There are various layouts and groupings to consider when arranging your living room space. Check out these tips and tricks to help make […]