To quote a meme travelling around the city lately, Atlanta’s weather just went from 90 to 55 like it saw a state trooper! Most of us are thrilled to have temperatures that finally make it feel like fall, and even the windy and rainy days are a welcome reprieve from the steamy summer that overstayed its welcome. But of course, …
Should You Consider Going Solar?
Are you concerned about rising energy costs, and how much money you are spending on utilities each month? Do environmental concerns frequently occupy your mind, with thoughts of climate change what type of world we may be leaving for our children and grandchildren? These concerns seem to be effecting people more, leading to an increased interest in using solar energy …
Make Time for Mindfulness
Many of us have been anxiously looking forward to the end of the school year so that we can catch our breaths and enjoy a summer slow down, only to find that now that summer has arrived, we are as busy as ever. If you are still feeling the stress of the daily grind now that a supposedly slower time …
You Can Paint More Than Just Your Walls
Changing the look of a room by giving the walls a fresh coat of paint is one of the most common and easiest projects most homeowners will do, and a DIY task that can be mastered by even a novice, as long you have the right equipment. However, there are so many other things in your home besides your walls …
Things Movers Won’t, and Shouldn’t, Move
Hiring a moving company is an integral part of any major move these days, and it can take a significant amount of stress away at a time when things are busy and hectic. However, you should be aware that there are plenty of items throughout your home that a professional moving service either cannot or will not move for you, …
DIY Painting Tips
While it’s true that many of us will always take the easy way out and hire professional painters when we want to change up the look of our homes, there are also those among us who take great pride in doing at least some of the interior painting of our houses ourselves. Not to mention, there is a major cost …
Little Changes in Your Bedroom Can Lead to Big Improvements in Sleep
According to the experts, the average adult needs seven hours of sleep every night to feel their best and stay healthy. Unfortunately, as many as 1 in 3 Americans fail to hit that 7 hour mark on a regular basis. These same sleep experts have a lot of tips for those of us who have a little bit more trouble …
Making Your Offer Stand Out in Today’s Market
Just the thought of attempting to purchase a house in today’s sellers market is enough to cause many of us a great deal of stress. And while this market is unpredictable and sometimes difficult to navigate, many of us still find ourselves downsizing, expanding, relocating and otherwise in need of a new home. While listing agents are currently flying high …
Household Products That Do More Than You Think
We all love versatility right? Having products and items in your home that do more than one thing frees up time, money and space, so anything that does double or even triple duty can be a big help in these busy times. But there are a lot of products you already have in your home that you might not even …