In Atlanta we are blessed with several more months of pleasant weather, perfect for spending time outdoors. If you’ve been beating your quarantine blues by hanging out on your patio more than usual, you may have noticed some things that you could improve upon in your outdoor living areas. With end-of-summer sales right around the corner, now is the perfect …
Teaching Your Kids to Declutter
If you have kids, chances are several rooms in your house always seem to be exploding with toys, puzzles, games, books, and the like. These items seem to multiply and scatter on an almost daily basis, and keeping them neatly organized and tidy can be a major undertaking. Holidays and birthdays always seem to make the situation worse, and for …
Preparing Your Pets for a Move
The process of looking for a new home, especially if you are also selling your old one, can be stressful and chaotic. So can the time you spend decluttering and packing. Once you have progressed to the point where you are actually moving into your new home, you probably feel a great amount of relief. But this is the point …
Purposeful Painting
Whether you are sprucing up your home with the intention of selling soon, or you’re just doing regular maintenance on your home’s appearance, the right paint matters when it comes to your resale value. You may not be planning to sell your home anytime soon, but life and jobs sometimes spring surprises on us! So it’s always a good idea …
Minor Decorating Mistakes to Avoid
You’ve no doubt put a great deal of thought into the design and decor of your home. From furniture to artwork, and organization of clutter, all of the work you’ve put into making your house into your home should leave you with a relaxing environment to return to after a long day of work or outings. But what if after …
Quick and Easy Kitchen Upgrades
Kitchen upgrades are one of the most popular home renovation projects, and they’re worthwhile – the average homeowner will see as much as an 80% return on their investment in a kitchen overhaul. However, these projects can also cost a lot of money and take a long time to complete. If you aren’t looking to break the bank or be …
Never DIY These Projects!
If you’ve been a homeowner for a little while, you’ve no doubt had to tackle a few repair projects around the house. In today’s age of YouTube videos and online tutorials, many of us are tackling projects we would have paid a professional to do several years ago. It’s true that doing minor repair and renovation work yourself can not …
Is It Time to Update Your Bathroom?
You hear a great deal about making sure your bedroom is a haven of relaxation, a place where you can go to de-stress and unwind after a hectic day. But what about your master bathroom? Being able to indulge in a long shower or lavender-scented bubble bath is vitally important when you’ve spent all day meeting deadlines and corralling kids. …
Up Your Productivity While Working from Home
Whether you have only recently begun working from home, or you’ve been doing it for years, you have probably realized that it has it’s advantages, and at times it’s complications. For some of us, working from home can create barriers to productivity. If you are used to peace and quiet while working, you may be battling with the din of …