Helpful Hints

Helpful Hints Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist Winter is a magical season to spend at home. We all want to be able to enjoy the shorter days and longer nights from the comfort of our homes while we watch the season change. To truly enjoy this winter at home with peace of mind, you’ll want to complete a home maintenance checklist to […]
Helpful Hints Protecting Your Home’s Air Quality Most of us tend to think of air pollution as something that occurs outdoors where car exhaust and factory fumes proliferate, but there’s such a thing as indoor air pollution, too. Since the 1950s, the number of synthetic chemicals used in home products have increased drastically, while homes have become much tighter and better insulated. […]
From Serena 10 Fun & FREE Ways to Pass the Time During Quarantine 1. Follow the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory on FacebookLocated in Key West, Florida, the beautiful 5,000 sq. ft. lush tropical garden holds turtles, various species of fish, 50-60 species of butterflies, and 23-25 different species of birds, including Flamingo Fridays featuring stars of the show Rhett and Scarlett. 2. Ride virtual rides from […]
Helpful Hints Your Guide to Spring Cleaning Many of us have found ourselves spending much of our time indoors as of late, and as spring blooms in the sunlight, you might be noticing that it’s time to treat your home to a little TLC. When it comes to wellness, your health and the health of your home go hand in hand. Here are some tips to guide you through […]
Helpful Hints Home Security for the Holidays The holiday season can bring joy and peace, but it can also bring package thieves and burglary. Stay safe this winter by taking a few precautions with your home security. From old-school security tricks to new digital home monitoring tools, there are many options when it comes to keeping our homes safe and preserving that […]
Helpful Hints Improve Your Curb Appeal with These Affordable Tips You’ll never have a second chance at a first impression, so let’s make it count! When it comes to upping your home’s curb appeal, there are plenty of small changes you can make that have a big impact. And best of all, you don’t need to call in the pros or spend a fortune to […]
Helpful Hints Redecorate, Remodel or Move? There are a number of things that can trigger the decision to remodel or move to a new home. Perhaps you have outgrown your current space, you might be tired of struggling with ancient plumbing or wiring systems, or maybe your home just feels out of date. The question is: Should you stay or should […]
Guest Post GUEST POST: Electrocution – Top 6 Danger Points & How to Avoid Them Dear friends: Please enjoy this guest blog post from Rinehart Inspection Services, LLC, one of many local contractors found on Serena’s List, my little black book of useful resources. For your own copy of the list, just subscribe to my Top Secret blog — here to bring you valuable information on home-ownership, the local real […]
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Helpful Hints GUEST POST: Easy Hole-In-The-Wall Repair Tips Dear friends: Please enjoy this guest blog post from Rinehart Inspection Services, LLC, one of many local contractors found on Serena’s List, my little black book of useful resources. For your own copy of the list, just subscribe to my Top Secret blog — here to bring you valuable information on home-ownership, the local real […]
Guest Post GUEST POST: Precautions when Insulating & Preparing Your Basement for Remodeling Dear friends: Please enjoy this guest blog post from Rinehart Inspection Services, LLC, one of many local contractors found on Serena’s List, my little black book of useful resources. For your own copy of the list, just subscribe to my Top Secret blog — here to bring you valuable information on home-ownership, the local real […]
Helpful Hints 15 Budget-Conscious Tips for Sprucing Up Your Yard & Boosting Your Home’s Value If you’re trying to impress potential buyers — or even guests — nothing is worse than having unkempt grounds. An unruly yard is an immediate turnoff, as buyers might assume you’re not maintaining the home well. Boost your home’s value by sprucing up your yard with these 15 budget-conscious tips. 1. Create a welcoming entrance […]
Helpful Hints Top 7 Ways to Keep Mold Out of Your Home Exposure to damp and moldy environments can cause a variety of potential health effects. For people who are sensitive to molds, they can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation. Follow these tips to keep mold out of your home! Keep the humidity level in your […]
Helpful Hints Top 10 Tips for Saving Energy In The Kitchen Guest post from Rinehart Inspection Services: The kitchen, with all its appliances, gadgets and heat, is a real hotspot for potential energy saving. Since the oven uses the most energy and creates a vast amount of heat while cooking foods, it’s a good place to start! 1. When baking cookies use two trays. While one […]
Decorating Tips Decorating Tips: Get Extra Cozy This Fall It’s almost that time of year again; time for cuddles and hot cocoa by the fireplace. It’s also almost time to debate whether to trade in the heels and cocktails on a chilly Friday night for Netflix in bed. We’re going to make that decision a piece of cake for you. Plot twist: sweaters aren’t […]
Decorating Tips Top 5 Ways to Decorate a Rental & Still Get Your Deposit Back Abiding by rental rules is important, but so is style and making a house feel more like a home. Here are the top five ways to personalize your home, while still insuring you get your security deposit back! 1. Storage – Let’s be honest, rentals often lack sufficient storage place, and since custom cabinetry isn’t […]