Month: April 2018

5 deep-cleaning jobs that are oddly satisfying

(BPT) - Whether it’s scrubbing through grime to reveal a sparkling surface, cleaning dust bunnies from under appliances or organizing your pantry, there’s something oddly satisfying about a deep clean.According to a recent survey conducted ...

4 hot fireplace design trends

(BPT) - Like a moth to the flame, humans are inherently drawn to fire. In fact, often our favorite rooms in the home contain a fireplace, and many of our most memorable moments take place around the hearth. While the popularity of fireplaces has remain...

Spring Patio Refresh

It can be easy to overlook your outdoor space in the winter months, but for this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Nicole White of Live Laugh Decorate took the opportunity to give her patio a refresh. After incorporating stylish seating, a few pops of color, and some greenery, Nicole transformed her patio into the perfect outdoor... The …

Choosing The Right Laundry Appliances

The laundry room is arguably one of the most important parts of any house. Brooke Ulrich of All Things Thrifty recently moved into her new home and knew the first thing she had to tackle was her laundry room. Check out the selections Brooke picked out for her home and 6 features that were important to... The …

Lakeview Patio Makeover

After replacing her old wooden deck, Melaine Thompson of My Sweet Savannah was ready to turn her empty patio into an outdoor entertaining space for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Follow along her style journey as she transforms her unused outdoor space into a focal point of her lakefront home. Lakeview Patio Makeover This is... The …

The Steam Cleaner Every Pet Owner Needs

Sarah Lampley of Sarah L Lampley has her hands full when it comes to cleaning up after 3 kids and a playful pup. After noticing how expensive hiring a professional to clean her carpets was becoming, she decided to test out the new Power Scrub Elite Pet Plus Carpet Cleaner. See the 4 reasons why... The …

How to Make a Wood Backed Menu

Jaime Costiglio, of Jaime Costiglio, created a beautiful and thoughtful wood backed menu for her friend’s wedding reception. This fun detail added character to the place setting. Read more to find out how to create this DIY project. How to Make a Wood Backed Menu Everyone looks forward to the food at a wedding. Exactly what... The …

Simple DIY Wooden Lanterns

Jaime Costiglio, of Jaime Costiglio, got creative with her latest DIY project. Instead of using floral centerpieces, Jaime created beautiful wooden lanterns for her friend’s wedding reception. This simple project added a lot of character. Read on to see the step-by-step instructions! Simple DIY Wooden Lanterns A beautiful alternative to floral centerpieces these large wood... The …

An underutilized retirement strategy

(BPT) - Across the nation, thousands of seniors have used a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly called a reverse mortgage loan, as a savvy way to access the equity in their homes as part of their retirement strategy.Those who are intereste...