How to Prepare Your Home for Summers in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is known for its brutal winters, so you are most likely accustomed to winter-proofing your home if you live in this state. However, in recent years, Massachusetts has likewise been seeing its summers grow increasingly hot. Higher and higher temperatures are recorded each year, which means it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to also summer-proof your home...

GETTING A NEW HOME? EASY WAYS TO MOVE INTO IT WITHOUT STRESS

The moment you buy a new house or have to relocate to a new one, you picture yourself gathering everything and packing them up, and it seems effortless. But as the days of moving out approaches, it puts your imagination of packing into reality. It turns out that the things you thought would take a day are now taking...

A look back at my tiny kitchen 10 years ago!

It's always fun to look back and see what your space used to look like, so here's one for kicks! I'm so excited to share with you guys the brave feat of painting that just took place in our kitchen, which Chris and I moved into in August. I was lucky enough to have the gracious folks over at Royal...

5 Amazing Ideas to Beautify Your Lawn

Having a beautiful and healthy lawn is good for both our health and the environment. Studies have shown that looking at or taking a walk through your appealing lawn helps you feel calm, breathe easy, and get better sleep. However, with so many options available, a lot of people are often confused about how best to beautify their lawn....

How to get ready for Christmas

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We can all agree on one thing: luckily, this year is almost over. But before we ring in the new year, first, there’s Christmas.  This news should help turn some frowns upside down. With the many disruptions to everyday life, Christmas is a day we’ve been waiting for and a time to spread holiday cheer. Turn your home into...

Affordable Bathroom Updates You Can DIY

Not every bathroom in every home is worthy of a spread in an interior design magazine — and that’s largely because not every homeowner has the disposable income to waste on bathroom upgrades. Next to kitchens, bathrooms are the most difficult room in your home to renovate. This is because of the complexity involved in modifying plumbing...

Your Ultimate Guide To Keeping Your Rental Home Clean And Organised

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Few things compare to the joy of living in a clean house, even if it’s a rental house. But when you live in a rented home, cleaning no longer remains a matter of personal preference. After all, you’re required to put down a hefty deposit, which you’re liable to get back when moving out if you manage to leave...

Large Decorative Pieces You Should Consider Adding in Your Home

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There are several items that are essential for creating an appealing house that looks like something out of a magazine. These classic decorative items are the ones you bring with you wherever you go. They’re the décor items of choice even if you’re confused and you feel like nothing fits your room. These decorative pieces bring comfort to any...

Creating a Sense of Balance Between Man and Nature at Home

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A balance between man and nature is the pillar on which existence itself is staked, whether it is ecological, social, or psychological. Most importantly, Environmental Psychology has shown with facts that the presence of nature invigorates man. A walk in the woods energises us because our affinity toward nature is genetic and deep-rooted in evolution. This also explains our preferences...

6 Exterior Decorating Tips to Spruce Up Your Home

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Now that the holiday season is only a few weeks away, it is time for you to start planning how you are going to decorate your home. Your interiors will surely be worth decorating with the best furnishings money can buy, but it will all be for naught if you can’t showcase it to your neighbors. This year, you...