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Doors, Doors, and More Doors

Doors, Doors, and More Doors

by Chris Petry Doors. We all have them. We pass through dozens of them, day in and day out. You exit your bedroom door in the morning to shower or make breakfast, often times after you’ve opened a closet door to retrieve what you’re wearing for the day. You lock the front door of your home before exiting, unless it’s never been unlocked and you leave via integral garage. At wh

Home Safety Tips

Home Safety Tips

Introduction by Chris Petry & Featured Article by Nancy Mitchell Happy New Year! Is it still permissible to say that? I mean, we’re only three days in, right? What’s the cutoff? I suppose it’s best not to overthink such things. Especially as this is, in fact, the first blog of 2024. Moving on! One thing we plan to do periodically this year is to highlight the voices of out

Don't Forget to Winterize

Don't Forget to Winterize

by Chris Petry You’d be forgiven for waking up on Monday and believing spring was around the corner, rather than the icy throes of winter. Temperatures have been unseasonably warm, peaking in the late 80s by the late afternoon. Of course, I feel we’ve been saying fall temperatures are “unseasonably warm” for nearly a decade now so maybe it’s not all that unexpected

To Grey or Not to Grey: What Color Should You Paint?

To Grey or Not to Grey: What Color Should You Paint?

by Chris Petry Color Theory is the science by which designers, interior decorators, and visual artists select specific colors with the intention of invoking a particular psychological response from the viewer. An innumerable number of studies, carried out by artists, marketing firms and psychologists over the years, have repeatedly demonstrated the power of color to influence everything from a

Home Decorating Trends That Are Making A Comeback

Home Decorating Trends That Are Making A Comeback

All interior design trends change, often in the opposite direction. After years of cool, grey minimalism, homeowners are turning toward the past for cozier inspirations.   Greens and Other Warm Neutrals Golds and avocado greens from the 1960s and 1970s revolutionized kitchen appliances and made complementary autumn colors like oranges, tans, and browns wildly popular. If you like the l

Ways To Lower Heating Costs This Winter

Ways To Lower Heating Costs This Winter

As the colder winter weather is approaching, homebuyers across the nation have been bracing for the accompanying energy bill. Whether your home is heated using electricity, gas, or oil, heating is usually the largest bill, so it goes without saying that lowering this monthly bill is a priority. We have you covered with five great ways to lower your heating bill.   1. Install a programmabl

How To Prepare Your Home For Winter Weather

How To Prepare Your Home For Winter Weather

'Tis the season to be… winterizing your home. Luckily, Mother Nature has been pretty gentle on most of us so far this holiday season. So, if you haven’t prepped your home for that perpetual snowfall that she is likely to heave at us at any time now, it is time to do so before it is too late! But with all of the shopping, baking, wrapping and other festive holiday happenings tha

Is Now The Time To Replace Your Windows?

Is Now The Time To Replace Your Windows?

You may not want to hear this, but the cold weather is coming quicker than you think!  Before the cold temperatures hit, it is important to check if your home needs new windows. If it’s been a while since you last replaced them, now might be the right time! Well-designed windows play a variety of important roles in improving your home’s curb appeal, increasing the amount of nat

Home Projects To Tackle Before Fall

Home Projects To Tackle Before Fall

Summer weather is coming to an end, which means fall is approaching! Now is the perfect time to tidy up your home before the cold weather hits. Here’s a list of projects to take on before fall comes full swing.    Clean Out Gutters Cleaning out your gutters is not a fun task, but it is something that needs done annually to prevent damage to your home. People don't ofte

Smart Home Products To Add To Your Wishlist

Smart Home Products To Add To Your Wishlist

Smart devices for your home are hot on the market right now and they are doing more than just playing your favorite song! You can now turn off your lights, vacuum the floors and even lock your front door! Check out some of our favorite smart products below.   Ring Doorbell With a simple installation process, the Ring Doorbell can improve your home’s safety and make life a