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Practical, cost-effective tips to become the best homeowner ever! Home maintenance, cleaning, organization, safety and emergency preparedness – you name it, I’m tackling it!

How to determine age of major appliance. 4 Ways to find the manufacture date of appliances
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Maintenance

5 Ways to Determine Age of Major Appliances

It’s important to know the age of major appliances in your current or soon-to-be home to avoid surprises. Here’s 4 easy ways to find the manufacture date of your appliances.

May 19, 2021April 19, 2025
Tired of seeing messy cords? Here's 9 quick and inexpensive ways to hide electrical cords #homeorganization
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

9 Easy Solutions to Hide Electrical Cords Behind Tables and Desks

Tired of messy electrical cords? Get inspired by these 9 easy, inexpensive ways to hide electrical cords behind tables and desks.

February 24, 2021January 5, 2024
Kitchen cabinet liners for shelves and drawers - are they worth the time and effort? Here's 8 pros and cons to consider. #cleankitchen #kitchendrawers #liners
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

Are Kitchen Cabinet Shelf Liners Necessary? 13 Pros and Cons

Is lining you kitchen cabinet shelves and drawers worth the time, money and frustration? Here’s 8 pros and cons of kitchen cabinet liners.

February 10, 2021February 2, 2025
Searching for new home? Homebuying commute mapping tool to ensure a short commute #homebuying #newhome #commuting
Categories Home "Fun"damentals

3 Free Commute Radius Maps for Homebuyers

Looking for a short commute with your new home? Check out these free commute radius tools to identify which neighborhoods or towns fit the bill.

January 23, 2021December 10, 2023
family and partners sitting in front of computer planning their family and home emergency binder
Categories Home "Fun"damentals

Comprehensive Family and Home Emergency Binders: What, How & Why

Plan now and ease the effects on your family from an emergency or unexpected loss with this comprehensive family and home binder.

January 2, 2021December 20, 2023
Confused trying to interpret different roofing quotes? Us too. So we developed this FREE comparison tool for other homeowners to decipher the roofing bid with the best value. #residentialroofing #homeimprovement #homownertools
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Maintenance

How to Compare Multiple Roofing Quotes [Comparison Tool]

Compare multiple roofing quotes and hire the best contractor with confidence using this free New Roof Comparison Tool (available in both printable and Excel formats)

October 4, 2020December 17, 2023
How to Find a Reputable Roofer using these 7 easy tips divulged from the experts
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Maintenance

Homeowner Tips to Finding a Reputable Roofer

Need a new roof? Here’s 7 simple and easy tips for finding a reputable roofer direct from the experts that helped hire the perfect roofer.

August 22, 2020December 17, 2023
Free printable checklist and tips for homeowners to prep their house sitter to keep their homes safe #homeowner #housesitter
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Safety

How to Prep Your House Sitter (Checklist) – What They Need To Know

Tips (plus FREE printable checklist) on how to best prep your house sitter (and pet sitter) with the essential information to keep your home safe & running smoothly.

August 12, 2020March 18, 2024
10 Free Ways to Protect Your Home #security #theftprevention
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Safety

10 Free Ways to Protect Your Home (Without a Security System)

With 3,300+ thefts yearly in the US, home security is no joke. You can still protect your home without a security system with these 10 FREE tips.

July 3, 2020December 17, 2023
Ideas on How to Conceal an Electrical Panel #electricalpanel #homeelectric
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Organize & Clean

11 Inspiring Ways to Conceal an Electrical Panel

Have an ugly electrical panel that needs to be disguised? Check out these inspirational yet easy DIY ways to conceal an electrical panel.

June 20, 2020January 5, 2024

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