Homeowners

The Season for Sneezin’

For allergy sufferers, Christmas can be a time of sneezing, watery eyes and itching. That’s because having a tree in the house can bring with it pollen and mold that can trigger allergies. Surprisingly, artificial trees can also provoke allergies, due to odors that could be emitted from the manufacturing…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Dec 26,2020 | Tagged in: allergies, allergy sufferers, holidays, Philadelphia Inquirer, pollen

Best DIY Projects

With so many homeowners stuck at home during the pandemic, there’s been a boom in DIY home projects. With summer ending and fewer outdoor activities on the calendar, now’s the time to plan for a project that’s affordable – and doable. Family Handyman offers 10 projects that cost a little…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Sep 23,2020 | Tagged in: DIY home project, home improvement

Power Outage Protection

It’s hurricane season – and that means potential high winds and power outages. If you’ve suffered through days without water, refrigeration, lights and more during past storms, you may be considering a generator. Generators can range from small portables to models that can power your entire house. Which is right…Read More

Filed under Facts, Homeowners on Sep 16,2020 | Tagged in: best generators, hurricane season, weather

Dig In or Move On?

If there’s any possible benefit to a pandemic, it’s time to think about what matters most. That includes your definition of home – what it is, where it is, and how you need it to work for your family. Inga Safron, writing for the Philadelphia Inquirer, looks at how local…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Sep 01,2020

Spring (Deep) Cleaning

It always feels good to open the windows, bring in the fresh air and give your home a good cleaning when spring arrives. But, this year, you may be thinking of going a bit further to banish grime – and germs – with a deep dive into the spring-cleaning ritual. …Read More

Filed under Homeowners on May 12,2020 | Tagged in: 20 cleaning tasks, spring cleaning

COVID19 and the Housing Market

Whether you are considering purchasing a home, thinking of selling your home, or just wondering about your home’s value during this time of COVID19, here’s a roundup of insight that might be of interest. This article from Philadelphia Magazine looks at the Philadelphia-area housing market. As reported in Curbed, a…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Apr 07,2020 | Tagged in: covid-19, covid19, home selling advice, home selling tips

Give Your Home an Easy Facelift!

You don’t need to do a major renovation to give your home a fresh new look. Small, but smart, changes can make a huge difference. HomeAdvisor offers six of the best ways to give your home a facelift. Painting, inside and out, is at the top of the list, followed…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Oct 30,2019 | Tagged in: home upgrades, inexpensive home upgrades

Designs Trending Now

Enjoy staying on top of the trends? We’ll make it easy! Here’s a quick link to the top home interior designs materials and colors trending right now, compliments of houzz.com. White kitchens are still in, but they’re seeing some new additions, like wood that helps add warmth, picket tiles that…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners on Sep 12,2019 | Tagged in: home design trends, home trends, interior design

Bedtime Window Dressings

If there one place where it’s essential to pick just the right window treatment, it’s in the bedroom. You want beauty, but need privacy. You’d like light in the morning, but want things subdued at bedtime. That combination of needs can lead you anywhere from curtains to drapes and sheers, …Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Jul 03,2019 | Tagged in: bedroom window, Bedroom Windows Treatments, window treatments

The Perfect Home Office

Working in your PJs is so relaxing. Unfortunately, you can’t do it unless you have a home office. If you’re lucky enough to have a work-at-home option – or if you simply want a quiet place to manage the family finances – creating a home office that works for you…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on May 22,2019 | Tagged in: home office, home office design, houzz, interior design, working from home

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