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7 Hacks to Make Holiday Decorations Easy!

Elevated stress levels are part and parcel of the holiday experience for the average person. Dealing with decorations accounts for a significant percentage of holiday hassles. Here are a few nifty hacks that make holiday decoration a far less stressful affair in any household. Stock Up on Light Bulbs in Advance Under the best of circumstances, holiday light bulbs have a high failure rate. Fortunately, those specialty light bulbs are usually cheap. The time you'll waste driving to the store … Continue reading...

3 NEW Christmas Traditions you will LOVE

If you're like most people, the holidays are a time of fun and a little anxiety. You are excited to celebrate with your family and friends, but you're also wondering how to fit everything in your busy schedule and how to adequately prepare. These plans and anxieties can detract from the fun of the holiday, so maybe it's time you added some creativity and fun alongside traditional customs. Having unique traditions gives you an opportunity to make great family memories and celebrate the spirit of … Continue reading...

Three Ways To Make The Outdoors Festive In Florida

You're in Florida, either living in your dream home or trying to sell someone else's dream home. How can you capture the fun and feel of the holiday when you're in eighty degree temperatures? Because many people in Florida haven't necessarily lived in Florida all their lives, this warm holiday season may seem a bit strange. If you are selling a home, decorating in a fanciful but fun way that celebrates both the diverse cultural backgrounds that are prevalent in Florida, as well as the … Continue reading...

Three Fresh Ideas For Thanksgiving

Almost everyone loves Thanksgiving for the food and camaraderie that it brings, when we stop our busy work days to bring friends and family together in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving can mean many things for many people - for some, they are pros with years of experience at hosting Thanksgiving dinner, while others are just hosting their very first holiday in their new home. Some people have no family near to spend the holidays with at all. As you begin to think about your preparations, … Continue reading...

Ten Steps To Thoroughly Clean Your House Before Thanksgiving

Maybe you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, or maybe you'd like to get a jump-start on Christmas cleaning. Maybe your house is on the market and you need is to be deep down clean to be shown at any time! This is definitely more of a challenge around the holidays, when so much cooking and bustle is happening, but it's not impossible. You can also hire someone to deep clean your house, but chances are you'll be more satisfied if you do it yourself. And unless you are starting with a hoarder's type … Continue reading...

Three Lawn Care Issues To Address In Florida in Fall

Fall in Florida is a great time to address outside issues - the temperature is moderate and the torrential rains have lessened. Even in places where trees and lawns stay evergreen, they can undergo changes that makes them vulnerable to pests, blight, and disease. Now is the time, when you're out of the blistering sun, to enjoy some time outdoors and give your shrubs, gardens and trees a little tender loving care. You'll be glad you day when the next rainy growth season begins because you will be … Continue reading...

Three Ideas For Classic Fall Curbside Appeal

Fall can be a great time to sell a house, particularly if you have multiple deciduous trees or flowering shrubs that showcase their beauty in October and November. People are also thinking about the holidays and longing for a house to hold a nice holiday celebration in with the coming seasonal festivities. You don't need to make huge changes to a home to give it a fall selling advantage, but a few little touches may go a long way. Remember that people generally form an impression of your home … Continue reading...

Three New Thanksgiving Traditions To Begin

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of friends, family and togetherness, and it's a time to create special memories. One way of doing that is through new family traditions. Some family traditions gradually evolve, but there's nothing wrong with making a purposeful family tradition and seeing it through year after year. Traditions give people something to look forward to and reminisce about, and they increase feelings of togetherness and belonging. Both are ways of continuing your family's culture, … Continue reading...

Three Ways to Easily Scent Your House For Fall

Fall is in the air, and you may be wondering how to scent your home in a way the mimics the beauty of the outdoors, without the massive expensive of pricey candles and overpowering sprays. There are some easy ways to lightly scent your home, especially for a brief period, like an open house or a showing, if it is on the market. Nothing turns a buyer off faster than a smelly/stale house! Make sure that things don't only look clean, but also smell clean. Three Ways to Easily Scent Your House … Continue reading...

Three Fun Fall Things To Do in Tampa, Florida

The hot rainy season of Tampa, Florida, is nearing its end, and that means the weather will be turning cooler and drier. Not cool as in sweater weather, but cool as in you can finally get out and about midday and be quite comfortable if you aren't quite used to Florida's hot summers yet. Fall isn't as pronounced in Florida as it is in most areas of the country, but native Floridians can tell you it's primetime to enjoy all things outdoorsy. So grab the family and a friend or two, and make some … Continue reading...