Open floor plans have been popular in home design for many years now. In fact, more than 50 percent of newly constructed single-family homes are designed with these types of layouts. Although it may seem like everyone is getting on the open floor plan bandwagon, is it right Continue Reading
Did you know that fires destroy nearly half a million structures in America each year, and causes more than $7 billion in property damage? There’s almost nothing as terrifying as waking up to a house full of smoke, with little time to evacuate. That’s why it’s so important Continue Reading
Now that the holidays are over, are you looking around your home wondering how you’ll ever clear it of clutter? It can be a daunting task, to say the least. And while some organizing experts say it can take weeks or months to properly purge, that can feel overwhelming. Continue Reading
I heard on the radio the other day about a rash of scam artists posing as licensed contractors gaining entrance into unsuspecting folks' homes for unsavory purposes. Scary stuff! If you are considering a remodel or new home construction, read this article to Continue Reading
Ok, raise your hand if you LOVE paying insurance premiums. No? Me neither. It's a strange concept: hoping that misfortune WON'T find you, but paying little chunks of money in advance just in case. Over the decades (I won't say how many!) I have shelled out a substantial Continue Reading
Ever mentioned on Facebook that you are (or will be) out of town? Ever wonder whether burglars use Facebook? Read these tips from actual burglars (from Reader'sDigest.com) to help protect your home and possessions, especially during the holiday season. Many of us Continue Reading
