Do you feel 100% secure within your home? Do you think that it can protect you from all outside threats? Chances are it can use some improvements, especially in two critical departments: security and sustainability. Here are some simple but smart ways to prepare your home for any situation that might arise.

Security

While a security system does most of the work in protecting your home, you should also make small daily efforts to improve your home’s security and keep it prepared for any external threats. Here are some little things you can do.  [Read more…]

Fan, fan, who’s the fairest of them all? That is the question you’ll be asking yourself when deciding what type of home appliance to purchase. Whether it’s summer or winter, there are many different types of fans available for your home. Ceiling fans, tower fans, wall-mounted fans and tabletop models are just a few examples. But which one should you choose? This article will answer that question so keep reading!

Ceiling Fans: Ceiling fans are usually installed in the center of a room, where the air is pulled down from above. They come in different sizes which can be chosen based on their blade span or diameter – this refers to how wide they are. There are two types of ceiling fans – flush-mounted and hugger models. Flush-mounted fans have their blades attached to the motor housing and hugger models have the blades close to the ceiling. [Read more…]

With plenty of builders and homeowners focusing on environmentally friendly upgrades, the approach is currently receiving attention left, right, and center. It is for good reason too, since the practice mitigates the risks of climate change and ensures that we are leaving behind a healthy planet for future generations. 

If you want your own legacy to be on the right path, making such changes to your home might be on your to-do list. To help you accomplish these goals, here are 5 green renovations for your home to make it an eco-friendly space.  [Read more…]

Your kitchen is the heart of your house. It’s where you cook celebratory meals for that special birthday and where you sneak around for a little midnight snack. It’s your most important selling point in terms of investment in your house.  

Small or large, a well-presented kitchen can make or break your home sale. To that end, solid wood kitchen cabinets are the best option for storage in your kitchen.  

The most popular options include oak, maple, hickory, cherry, birch, ash and pine. Using reclaimed wood for sustainability has also become very popular.  [Read more…]