A Super Bowl of Honey Do for My Valentine
So . . . I wanted to revisit my Christmas Season / Winter to do list, posted on December 15th -- nearly two months ago. . . . Just last weekend (Super...
Category Archives: Homeownership
Being a Homeowner. From Children to Finance and yes, Home Maintenance.
Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits
While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...
Holidays Start at the Front Door :: Some Tips for Door Decorating for the Holidays
Homeowners can help their families and guests get in the holiday spirit right at the front door. Since many people view their entryway as a sign of the quality of their home,...
The Lessons of Hurricane Irene :: On Hurricane Preparedness
In the beautiful week before Hurricane Irene coastal Delaware was doing its summer thing. Every other car had out-of-state plates and vacationers were enjoying the beach while my clients, who rent their...
BMoxies 1st Ever Photo Week – Day 1 (Multitasking)
For my first, I went back to the first few sets we took with a digital camera. 2003, for me, was monopolized primarily by two things, Jen's first pregnancy and Evyn's birth....
Securing Your Home Against Forced Entry :: Designing for Security at Doors and Windows
Creating a secure home is a matter of design philosophy, construction technique and the habits of the occupants. While it is possible to design and build a home that is extremely secure,...
DIYers, You Only Need These Three Essential Traits (and Bieber Revisited)
The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners and as I was thinking about those "things," you know -- tools (the tools that are most valuable for every homeowner), it struck me that maybe...
The Hardest Part of Do It Yourself is, Well, Doing it Yourself :: Wiring for & Hanging a TV with Justin Bieber (kinda)
The Hardest Part of Do It Yourself is, Well, Doing it Yourself. (So you have to keep things interesting). A post starring a life-sized cut out of Justin Bieber ... he plays...
The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners :: Tools Every Homeowner Needs
10 tools, hmmmm . . . not easy. But here they are; the ten essential tools for building a basic toolbox. There are many tools for many jobs, and you ALWAYS want...
Holiday Window Decorating Tips :: Do’s and Dont’s
Santa's not the only one with a naughty and nice list this year. The experts at Simonton Windows® have provided a list of do's and don'ts for decorating vinyl windows during the...
How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets :: Eight Tips for Getting your Kitchen in Shape
Have you ever felt frustrated in your kitchen, trying to find a certain pot or specific ingredients for a recipe? We've all been there -- rummaging through cabinets with a vengeance to...
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Old Refrigerator
Since the refrigerator is the one appliance that operates 24/7 year after year, it's a key contributor to your home's monthly energy consumption. If your refrigerator was manufactured before 1993, you're already...