What could be more rewarding than designing your home's landscape, transforming your plans into reality, and enjoying the results for years to come? Flowers always make a home seem more welcoming. Blend a variety of colors, textures, and heights for a great look. Gardening in the South is that we can plant colorful flowers, leaves, or berries in every season. The ideal landscape provides your family with...

Holiday lights safety checklist. Inspect the light strings. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Throw away damages sets or repair them before using. Always unplug electrical decorations before replacing bulbs or fuses. Replace any burned-out bulbs. Use UL-approved hangers. Avoid using staples and nails to attach light strings....

Some homes have a small living room that can make it challenging to arrange furniture. You may want the living room to be the main focal point of your home. It's possible the area may be narrow or an awkward space to place all of you decor and to have enough room for friends and family. Choose small scale furniture and add a hidden storage such as a small chest or multi functional furniture to store...

  Surprise your guests with a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape this  holiday season. There are so many elegant ways to embellish your Thanksgiving table. Layering plates in different colors and textures is a simple way of setting the table. Depending on your style or taste there are so many options and ideas to set a table including centerpieces, places mats, place cards and much more. Fill the...

Paying off debt can be a great investment. Make a checklist for 5 years out and write a list of goals you would like to achieve. Save as much money as you reasonably can. Establish and define the client-adviser relationship. Gather information, discuss goals and objectives. Analyze your overall financial situation. Put your plan into action and monitor your plan. You will be pleased with the progress as...

October is officially National Kitchen and Bath Month – an observation created back in 1982 by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Whether it is a minor upgrade or complete remodel, there’s no shortage of ways to enhance your...

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Begin with your bed. Place the headboard against a wall and center it and put the bed together. From there you can start to build bedroom oasis. When looking for bedside tables, go for a matching pair that fit the scale of your bed and room. A soft palette is best on walls for a tranquil mood that inspires good sleep. Good lighting should come from multiple sources. Mirrors do wonders. When you accessorize...

Hiring a specialist, you won't have to deal with the late night emergencies, evictions, collecting payments, paperwork, and other time-consuming tasks. We cover a wide variety of areas when managing properties. For example; Screening tenants, inspections, signing and terminating leases, and collections. Avoiding bad tenants, lawsuits, and other potential issues that could arise is by far one of the best...

Cooler temps and weather changes can affect a home. Having your gutters cleaned extensively can help a great deal. Check all smoke detectors to make sure batteries are operational. You can clear out ash and wood from the fireplace. Check the heating system. Dust the vents and clean the filters. Check for drafts. Stay warm, save energy. Prepare for cooler weather by draining the water heater and clearing...