Smart & Savvy Space Saving Tips
Welcome to the first edition of Weekend Blueprint, where we spotlight practical and joyful small space home ideas! If you’re like most of us, you’re always looking for ways to make your home feel more open, organized, and stylish—without a major renovation. Small space home ideas allow you to maximize your layout while reflecting your […]
Tips for Saving Trees & Shrubs After this Harsh Winter
Thank you to Rich Grant from Mayer Tree Service for tips on caring for trees and shrubs after this harsh winter… Winter is a rough time for trees, shrubs and lawns. Do you know why? They are dormant, could you imagine all these winter storms and standing in the middle of them, time and time again. […]
Frost Quakes Those Loud Banging Sounds You Hear in the Night
Are You Hearing Strange Noises In The Night? Do you hear strange LOUD popping sounds in the night? Don’t worry it most likely is just a Frost Quake. Your house will not fall down. A Frost Quake happens when moisture suddenly freezes and then expands. This winter has been a doozy for them! Frost quakes […]
Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
On cold winter days, freshen up indoor spaces and refresh your spirits too! February is about getting cozy and taking care of home maintenance tasks while also planning for Spring home improvements. Here are 5 inside and 5 outside items on your Winter Home Preventive Maintenance Checklist. Owning a home is one of the biggest investments […]
5 Winter Snow Plants
Are you tired of seeing no color or life in your front yard or back yard when you look out your windows? I need to see color and life outside – not just a blanket of snow. Each week I even buy flowers to brighten up my world. Finally, I wondered about winter plants; therefore, I began researching. Here […]
Do Solar Panels Work in Winter?
Thank you to John Livermore & Ryan Fitzsimmons from Boston Solar for providing their expert advice on solar panel efficiency during the winter… Two of our most frequently asked questions are: “What happens to rooftop solar panels when it snows?” and “Will I have to shovel the snow off?” There are some surprising upsides to […]
Pottery Barn Stocking Holders… Without the Pottery Barn Price
I don’t know about you, but I love when the Christmas catalogs start coming simply for the inspiration I find in all of the photos. One of my absolute favorites is Pottery Barn. They do such a great job of mixing classic design with natural and rustic elements. For years they’ve had these stocking holders […]
Three Wreaths – Three Points of Contact
I don’t know about you, but for me this weekend was all about holiday-ing up my house. Yes, it was 30 degrees but I wanted to start tackling the decorating. For the first time, I wanted to add fresh wreaths to my bay window. I went to Leonard’s and got wreaths and picked up hooks […]
Preserve Your Holiday Decor with this little-known SECRET!
Do you love to decorate with fresh perishable greens during the holidays like me? Well did you know they actually have an expiration date? I didn’t…well maybe in February when they remind me they do. I recently found out that there is a way to prolong their life. This is a GREAT TIP as I […]
A Little Q&A With A Poinsettia
Ok, I will admit it. I left my poinsettias outside on my vintage step stool on my porch. And yes, it was 30 degrees and they died. It was my first time decorating my porch and I see them as a winter décor item so I thought why not. Well, I was wrong. I didn’t […]
