Homeowner Hacks

EVERY Home Owner

SHOULD know!!!

Do you ever wonder... there MUST be an easier way to do this!!!

Do you ever look at a post on FB and think, WHY didn't I think of that!!! 

Have you ever been talking to a friend and they tell you how they do something and you shake your head because it makes WAY more sense than the way you are doing it???

I have!!! And now I can help you too... I found a link via Pinterest to "The Family Handyman" website!!! I feel like I struck GOLD!!! There is...

Spring Yard Tips!

It's THAT time again!!! Time to get the yard ready to look good this summer :) Many of us are home anyway so let's use our time and get our yards looking great!

Where do we start???

The Lawn~

**Are there any trouble spots? Address these first :)

Trees/Shrubs~

**Trim off dead or diseased areas

Perennials~

**There are different varieties that are pruned differently. Please see the full article for tips.

Garden Beds~

**Clean up and dead leaves and pull all weeds that may be start...

Organizing the Space in Your Home

Do you feel like you are drowning in your own STUFF? Is the disorganization in your home out of control? 

Where do we start? Let's start by allowing ourselves the opportunity to get rid of things! Sometimes, we think we need it for later, when in reality that later usually never comes!!! Give yourself permission to let go! In the end you will feel better :) 

Our first goal! Let's create more space! Space on counters, in closets and on the floor feel good! But a...

Spring!!!

Is it really here!!! 

These warm temps have felt so good! They make me want to spend time outside! The warmth of the sun on my skin feels amazing! Minnesota winters can be long. This winter wasn't so bad, but this 40, 50 and hopefully 60 degree weather this weekend is so welcomed!

I've seen many meme's that remind me that this could be a 'fake spring' and that more winter is inevitable. I've lived in Minnesota my whole life... I agree, we probably have a snow storm or five that is y...

Ever wondered what to do with that OLD, DATED, HUGE tub in your bathroom?

As a Realtor, I see all kinds of bathrooms... Some that are super cute and others that haven't been updated for a LONG time... Old, dated, huge bathtubs in the master bedroom are pretty common to find. What should you do with it? Should you repurpose the space? After all, you don't take a bath anyway... but will not having one impact your resale? Some people actually take baths and want one in their master! Do you spend t...

Spiders... Spiders... SPIDERS!!!!!! 

Noooo, NOT that kind of Spider...

     

YES!!! That kind of spider!!!!

The weather is getting warmer... the spiders are going to start to come out again!!! (some never went away and are living in our basements! YUCK! Shiver! Eww!! 

So what can we do to get them our of our houses? Keep them out of our houses? 

KidsActivities.com wrote and article that I am going to try! Try it with me! The least that could happen is that our homes will smell good :) The best...

Creating More Space in your Home!

Do you love your home, but wish you had more space? Are you getting ready to sell your home and want to create more space?

Do you watch those shows on HGTV and wish your space could look that organized? Do you watch those shows and want your house to look that organized so it sells for top dollar?

Whether you are staying or selling, more organized space is always a wanted comodity! It doesn't have to be expensive! You can repurpose old diaper boxes to help yo...