If only everything we purchase came with a helpful expiration date like a gallon of milk! We’d even settle for a tag on a major purchase that says “realistically this should last XX years.” Unfortunately those tags don’t exist, but we have done the research for you, and compiled this helpful list of how long some of your household items …
Things You Should Throw Away Now!
If spring is for cleaning, fall is for decluttering. As the summer days slowly fade away, now is a great time to start planning what room to tackle first and how to organize the treasures that remain after the purge. In anticipation of decluttering, why not take a little time now to toss out some of the items that definitely …
Best Plants for Shady Places
One piece of advice that is often given for livening up a dark and drab room is to add a houseplant or two….but how do you keep your new green friend alive in a room with little to no natural light? Believe it or not, there are many plants that actually thrive in low-light settings. Read on to find out …
Stage Your Kitchen Like a Pro!
Kitchens can be one of the hardest rooms in your home to stage, and yet they are one of the most important factors in a buyer’s decision to make a home purchase. Our kitchens receive a lot of traffic from family and friends, a lot of wear and tear from our cooking experiments, and even abuse when a flambe doesn’t …
Making the Right First Impression with Your Home’s Exterior
The first thing potential buyers will see upon arriving at your home is the exterior, and that initial impression can affect the way they see everything else on the inside as well. If the outside of your house looks weather-beaten or in need of a good pressure-washing, you’ll want to consider a deep cleaning and possibly even a fresh coat …
Hydrangea Colors Explained
With 75 distinct varieties that love the mild Georgia climate, hydrangeas are an easy and colorful additional to your outdoor scape. They’ve been a staple in Southern lawns for generations, with early cultivators soon noticing that their flowers seem to change colors on a whim. Eighteenth century gardeners experimented by burying rusty nails near the plants, pouring tea in the …
Make Your Home Even Smarter!
Have you already upgraded to a smart home thermostat, a robotic vacuum and camera enabled doorbell? Today’s homes are getting smarter and smarter by the minute, and while these standard smart devices are far from old news, there are some new kids on the block as well. New products are hitting the market all the time that can be programmed …
Quick Organization Hacks
The best organization solutions are quick, easy, and may even involve repurposing items you already have around your house. Here are five of our favorite “why didn’t I think of that sooner!” organization hacks. Line Up Your Lids Do you love how your Pyrex bowls nest together so easily, but hate the chaotic pile of lids tossed in the cabinet …
Home Upgrades that WON’T Help You Sell
Keeping our homes up-to-date, comfortable and visually pleasing is important to all of us, and as we invest large amounts of money in upgrades, we always tell ourselves that are adding to our homes’ value. The money you spend on your home now may very well come back to you later in the form of a higher selling price and …