Carving pumpkins is one of our favorite fall activities, but once the carving is over, what do you do with them? If you leave the pumpkins out for too long, they can become a smelly mess. How can you embrace your love of pumpkins without the scattered, goopy insides, or the rotten remnants? There are […]
It’s that time of year when the leaves are beginning to change and blanket the ground in various shades of fall-time colors. It really is one of the most beautiful times of the year! With these changing colors, there is no better time to spruce up the exterior of your home and truly capitalize on […]
Fall is one of our favorite times of year – it’s finally not too hot, but not too cold yet, football games are in full swing, and it’s about time for pumpkin pie and hot cocoa. Many of us are getting settled in for the season and awaiting the changing of leaves before the rush […]
While it may not feel like it outside here in the Ozarks, fall is on its way! In fact, the first day of autumn is TODAY! With school starting, fall sports in full swing, and just the hustle and bustle of life in general, many of us find ourselves tossing our summer toys back into […]
Whether selling a home in rural Southwest Missouri or the more urban areas of St. Louis, sellers are always wanting to know how they can set up their home to maximize appeal and get the price they want. This is where staging comes into play. Staging is the art of rearranging your things to make […]
Who has had issues with allergies lately? There are days we’d do just about anything for a little relief! With a few easy house cleaning practices, you can actually help alleviate allergies, and every little bit helps! Here are some cleaning tips to help allergy-proof your home. Keep Your Bedding Clean Bedding, sheets, pillows, and […]
We have a little bit of time left before we get back into the school routine. Now is the time to finish out summer break strong! Take advantage of the time remaining by doing some fun home projects together. Including your kiddos in these activities is not only great bonding time, but it is also […]
Summer has officially arrived, and we can feel it! We have already had some HOT summer days in Southwest Missouri. Are you fighting the urge to crank up your AC, or have you decided (maybe even a while ago) to get that cool air blowing? Regardless of when we turn on our AC, we know […]
When selling your home, you are likely to get a lot of advice. While most of it is well-meaning, the truth of the matter is that there are many myths circulating out there about what needs to be done when putting your house on the market. When selling what is probably the most valuable investment […]
Whether you live in the middle of town with neighbors all around or in the country with a few people sprinkled here and there, being a good neighbor is important. Neighbors can play a very important role in our communities and in our family’s lives. From a sense of belonging to helping out in times […]