Posts with tag 'diy homeowner tips'
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Preparing for Fall
We have reached that point in the year where fall begins to make itself known. There is a nip in the air as evenings set in, and if you look closely, a few trees are already beginning to change their colors. I love this time of year so much, but it serves as my warning sign of what's to come, and my to-do list starts writing itself. It feels like it was just weeks ago that I was cleaning up the yard from the long winter, and now I'm reminded that it's almost time to prepare the house for it once again.
One of my most prioritized tasks in the fall is making sure I take the time to prep and seal the house to prevent any critters from making it their home for the winter. I also schedule my annual late summer service to treat for lady beetles....
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Best Native Landscaping Projects to Start in Late Spring in NH
When late spring arrives in New Hampshire, the timing is ideal for putting roots in the ground—literally. Our real estate agents know firsthand how thoughtfully designed native landscaping can transform a property and make it stand out in a competitive market.
Why Native Landscaping Matters for New Hampshire Homeowners
Before you grab a shovel, it helps to understand why native landscaping is such a smart investment. Plants that are native to New Hampshire have evolved alongsid...
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Making Your Home More Functional & Stylish
Making one's home both functional and stylish can help you live more comfortably. The main idea is to have "A place for everything and everything in its place." The quote, attributable to Benjamin Franklin, means that everything should have a dedicated spot where it is stored and should be returned to that place when not being used.
A house should reflect your personality. Buyers are advised to think about their lifestyle and prioritize how they want to use the space in their new home, including where they are going to place their furnishings, clothing, and other items. When viewing a potential home, imagine how your family can move through the rooms, and ways you can tweak it to make it work for you.
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Another Home Project
There is this content creator that posts videos about his old house and fixing it up, except he does so with self-deprecating humor and many clips of him crying in the car on his way to Home Depot. Albeit filled with profanity, his videos are very relatable, and they do make me laugh. A few weeks ago, I felt like I was a special guest on his YouTube channel as my boyfriend and I finally addressed the bowing boards on my front porch. I had ignored them all summer and tried to pretend that they would just go back to normal. I was wrong, obviously.
I've peeled away enough layers of projects on this house by now to know that if I prepare for a one-day project, it will double at the very least. My front porch was no exception. As we ri...
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Cleaning House
I am in my declutter era—that goes for my house, mind, email inbox, and Facebook friend list. It is so easy to just become surrounded by stuff, even when you're trying to be intentional about doing the exact opposite. Recently, I cleaned out a kitchen drawer that had become a graveyard for plastic grocery bags. Some had receipts in them from almost 10 years ago! The truth is, I hadn't added to that plastic bag stockpile for some time—since the local food co-op stopped offering them and reusable bags have become the norm—but I also never got rid of them either, for fear of being wasteful. It took all of 10 minutes to take them out of the drawer and Google a place nearby to recycle them. I couldn't believe how much lighter I felt after that, and that is what kicked off this decluttering journey.