• How to Choose the Best Siding for Your Home
    Home Moving

    How to Choose the Best Siding for Your Home

    July 25, 2023 - By 

    As a homeowner, you may be wondering what your siding options are. Siding forms an important line of defense against environmental elements. It’s essential for a comfortable living environment, alongside properly installed roofing.  Siding can also improve your home’s appearance and curb appeal. As such, careful consideration when making decisions on siding is essential. Below is a simple guide for choosing the best siding for your home. What Are Your Siding Options?  Researching the available options is an important first step. There’s a wide range of siding materials and styles. Each option has pros and cons to consider. The common…

  • 6 Top Tips For Eco-Friendly Home Improvements
    Home Moving

    6 Top Tips For Eco-Friendly Home Improvements

    July 24, 2023 - By 

    In a survey of 4,000 Brits commissioned by Smart Energy GB on home improvements, it was revealed that the key motivation for making our homes greener is to help the environment, said 71 per cent of respondents, and an equal 71 per cent stated it was to save money. On 6 October, Homebase, in partnership with Smart Energy GB, launched ‘The Green Aisle’ in 137 of their stores nationwide to showcase home improvements products in one place, including information on how to get a smart meter from your energy supplier, which will help make homes greener and winter-ready. We wanted…

  • Welcome to the Tiny Cottage (the Empty Home Tour!)
    Home security

    Welcome to the Tiny Cottage (the Empty Home Tour!)

    July 22, 2023 - By 

    This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here It is finished (well, the main construction is finished, but more will still be worked on outside). My parents are now living in the Tiny Cottage (SO EXCITING!), but before they got in and settled I snapped a few quick pics so you could see how adorable it is even empty! Not to worry, though, if you love this tiny cottage as much as I do, my mom will let me share it again and again, so this won’t be the last you’ll see of it. 🙂 If…

  • Introducing My Book: Simply Home (two books in one!)
    Home Décor

    Introducing My Book: Simply Home (two books in one!)

    July 21, 2023 - By 

    This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Surprise! I have a “newly reformatted” book coming out mid-August called Simply Home. Simply Home is two books in one! My popular original paperback books, Simple Organizing and Simple Decorating, are now combined into a hardback version called Simply Home! You can pre-order it now (Amazon or Barnes and Noble!) and it officially releases August 15! One of the neat things I’ve learned from being an author with a publisher is that they think about different formats of books they can create for various markets, price points and…

  • 7 Ideas to Protect Your Portland, OR Home From Water Damage
    Plumbing

    7 Ideas to Protect Your Portland, OR Home From Water Damage

    July 21, 2023 - By 

    Homeowners in Portland, Oregon have a lot of responsibilities to take care of their properties. While the main reason to own a home is so that you can provide a living space for your family, certain tasks come with the role that you must be willing to undertake. One of those tasks is protecting the home from water damage. Water damage is a huge issue for homeowners and can lead to very costly repairs. A broken pipe in the walls could go undiscovered for weeks, resulting in a slow leak that damages the structural materials in the house. Heavy rainfall…

  • Pros and Cons of Adding a Second Story to Your Home
    Home Moving

    Pros and Cons of Adding a Second Story to Your Home

    July 21, 2023 - By 

    July 20, 2023 Expanding your living space or adding a second story for your home improvement project requires weighing its pros and cons. It is a significant decision that can have an impact on various aspects of your home. In this post, we explore the factors you should consider before adding a second story to your home.  Pros of Adding a Second Story Here are the key benefits of adding a second story to your home. Increases Living Space: You can add extra bedrooms, have a larger living area or an additional bathroom. Meets the Needs of Your Household: It effectively caters to the…