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Doors, Doors, Doors

Doors, Doors, 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

Tips for Home Safety

Tips for Home Safety

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

It's Time to Winterize

It's Time 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

Is Grey Still King? What Color Should I Paint?

Is Grey Still King? What Color Should I 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

5 Ways To Cut Down On Your Heating Costs

5 Ways To Cut Down On Your Heating Costs

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

Tips For Winterizing Your Home This Season

Tips For Winterizing Your Home This Season

'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

Five Signs You May Need New Windows

Five Signs You May Need New 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

How To Prepare Your Home For Fall

How To Prepare Your Home For 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

Seven Smart Products For Your Home

Seven Smart Products For Your Home

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

Five Questions To Ask Yourself If You Are Considering An Addition On Your Home

Five Questions To Ask Yourself If You Are Considering An Addition On Your Home

Summer may be the time for switching it up when it comes to your home, but that doesn’t have to mean buying a new home and starting all over. In fact, if you’re a long-time homeowner whose home just isn’t measuring up to all your needs and wants anymore, you could consider adding on to the home you love instead of abandoning it altogether. Has the home renovation bug bit you t