WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING COUNTERTOPS FOR YOUR HOME, you may feel slightly out of your league. Gone are the days when there may have been only one or two options of countertops to choose from. Today you can have your pick of wood, laminate, concrete, granite, quartz,...
The Importance of Mortgage Pre-approval
If you are a serious homebuyer looking for a home, most people would agree that making an appointment with your Lender/Bank to seek mortgage pre-approval is one of the first stops you should make on your homebuilding journey. WHY IS PRE-APPROVAL SO IMPORTANT? 1)...
The Process of Mortgage Pre-approval
Last week we talked about The Importance of Mortgage Pre-approval before you move forward on your homebuilding/buying journey. This week, we are going to discuss the documents you need to have ready once you decide to make the pre-approval appointment with your...
Summer Wreath Challenge
A couple summers ago, I was looking on Pinterest for a wreath tutorial to dress up my “boring brown” front door. I came across a great “summer wreath” tutorial by StoneGable: American Farmhouse Living. Although my final product turned out a bit differently than the...
The 3 “Ls” to Buying Appliances
More often than not, when you buy a new home, you need to buy new appliances as well. And with the kitchen being the “hub” of the home—and open-concept kitchens being quite trendy—it’s key to choose appliances that are both handy as well as handsome. So before you...
5 Kid-Friendly Crafts to Decorate Your Home for Fall and Thanksgiving
Are you hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year at your house? Why not get your kids involved by inviting them to make some of these Fall-themed crafts? These five simple crafts are easy to do and can help make your home and table a festive place to be for the...
SUMP PUMP MONITORING FOR THE BUSY OR FORGETFUL HOMEOWNER
It’s that time of year again when there is increased risk for flooded basements in homes. This is especially true for people living in wet areas. The number one defense in this situation is to regularly check your pump out, ensure that it is working properly, and...
Keeping an Open Mind
Rome wasn’t built in a day. And neither is a house. Building a house is a process. It often takes people months—even years—to finally make the decision to build. Because a house is big. It’s complex. And there’s so many factors you have to keep in mind as you build:...
Spring Cleaning 101
With all the snow we’ve been having in March and April, I find it hard to believe spring is here. But even if the weather isn’t showing many indications of spring, my house certainly is. My house is dirty. It’s sad to say, but every drawer I open, every window I look...
Christmas Time is Here (Already!)
If you are like me, you were probably surprised to see Christmas decorations up in the stores the day after Halloween. Every year, the stores seem to do this, and every year I’m always surprised by it. But, admittedly, I like it. I love the Christmas season. There’s...