Tag: Today’s Home Spun Wisdom

You know it’s important to set aside some savings for emergency home repairs, but it’s equally as important to spend money now to prevent what can turn into future disasters. So, don’t put it off for a rainy day (that is when you’re most likely to get a flooded basement, after all!). Invest in these […]

(TNS)—Exposure to indoor environments is at an all-time high. In fact, Americans spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors, whether at home, work, school, retail stores, fitness centers, health care facilities and more. But what many people don’t realize is that buildings, and everything in them, can affect human health and well-being. Mayo […]

It’s finally yours. The paperwork’s all signed and you’ve secured one of the most important investments of your life: your dream home! What happens next? Most new homeowners often find it difficult to transition into their new house or home, but the next five steps are key to a seamless move into the home you’ve […]

(TNS)–Severe winds, harsh storms and wood-boring bugs can brutally assault your trees. Ultimately, certain problems like these can kill a tree. Even if your tree has died from an inadequate water or nutrient supply, you should still consider having it removed. If you notice a tree might be dying, you should call an arborist to […]

(TNS)—It has been quite a while since I had anyone in my house to do work. So I was fascinated by a home-etiquette study by thebathoutlet.com through SurveyMonkey on how you should treat tradespeople—a friend calls them artisans—whom you hire to do work in your house. I recall that we always tipped movers, although it […]

Shorter days, cooler temperatures, Halloween – these are all signs that winter’s right around the corner. While the weather is still suitable for working outside, put on your work boots and gloves, head outside and give your property a once-over. Then, work your way inside the home to check its winter-readiness. Here are 21 signs […]

Does your home look like a storage locker or a pack rat’s dream? If so, it’s time to purge, declutter and refresh. It may sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some quick, effective ways to declutter your home without feeling overwhelmed: 1. Set time aside. If you don’t plan for decluttering, […]

(TNS)—Fall’s cooler temperatures and moderate rains create a time frame for getting cool-season fescue lawns back in shape. Here are some tips from Virginia Master Gardeners on the best ways to get your lawn green and growing again. Lawn-care tips Seed selection. When selecting fescue grass seed for lawn renovation or over-seeding a mature lawn, […]

(TNS)—Ready to refresh your home’s interior walls with a new coat of paint, but aren’t sure what type to use for each room? Or do you have other items around the house that need to be spruced up? If painting is on your to-do list, whether it’s by hiring a highly rated professional to tackle […]

Saving up enough money for a down payment on your first home can seem like a daunting task—and it can be. But, say consumer advocates at nerdwallet.com, you might try using a few of these odd little shortcuts to trick yourself into saving more—and faster: • Automatic transfers from your checking account to your savings […]