8 SMART WAYS TO MAKE A SMALL KITCHEN LOOK LARGER

A large, open kitchen may be the dream of most homebuyers today, but with restrictive budgets, smaller square footage, or homes that were built before this trend took over, not all are making the grade. If you find yourself with a smallish kitchen, there are ways to...

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can...

WAYS TO CREATE A WELCOMING FRONT

If you want to ramp up your curb appeal before you go on the market or simply want to make guests feel more at home, adding a few special touches to your front porch can go a long way. It’s a way to show your personality and style before people even set foot in...

8 WINTER HOME MAINTENANCE TO-DOS

Midwinter is a good time to check for ways to reduce home energy consumption and prevent appliance and equipment breakdowns.Here are eight home maintenance tips to improve energy efficiency and keep appliances and heating systems running well.  Pay attention to...

HOW TO BUILD A HOME EMERGENCY FIRST-AID KIT

Being prepared helps families alleviate fears and reduce potential losses related to disasters. In the event of emergencies or disasters, injured people need to receive help within the first hour of the incident. Often family members and co-workers are the first...