Your bathroom can be a considerable source of energy use in your home. The Department of Energy states that water heating accounts for up to 18 percent of energy bills, which is the second largest expense in your home after heating and cooling. Showers and baths aren’t the only reasons for ...
Continue ReadingThe day of closing is the goal at the end of a long and complex homebuying journey. Like every step of the process, closing on a new home has multiple smaller steps and variables to prepare for. Luckily, there are some simple ways to get ready for the closing process. ...
Continue ReadingKeeping houseplants isn’t just for those with sunny homes. While the perfect south-facing window is many plant owners’ dream, lower light environments are just fine for many types of plants to thrive. Here we will go over some of the best low-light houseplants for your home. Snake Plant Snake plants ...
Continue ReadingFresh cut flowers in a vase bring color and fragrance to a room, but don’t last long. Living plants, however, can brighten up a space with their blooms for much longer periods–sometimes more than once per year. Here is a basic guide to cyclamen and Christmas cactus, two of the ...
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