Holidays can get stressful, especially if you find yourself spending hours deliberating over the perfect gift choice. The same can be said for housewarming gifts. You hope to please your friends or family members and…
It’s great to have family and friends stay with us over the holidays, but it can also strike fear into our hearts. But with a little preparation you can prepare a guest room, and the…
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by too many decorations, it might be time to take a minimalist approach to Christmas this year. While it seems like most people want to deck the halls to the max, some…
Many homeowners approach the winter season with their fingers crossed, hoping that the weather will be mild this year. Unfortunately, “wishful thinking” is a poor method of preparing for winter. There are several weather-vulnerable parts…
Spring might be the season for deep cleaning, but the cold weather means its time to get started on your winter organization projects. Since winter follows the holidays, “you may be more motivated [to declutter],…
Hoping for a home sale this Christmas? Even though it might sound counterintuitive, listing your home during the holidays can be a smart move, since people who have “house” on their gift list are serious…
Santa has his workshop where he can keep his gifts until the big day. But for smart Santas in the real world who start their holiday shopping early, we’re left with the question of where…
With the holidays approaching, you can buy decorations everywhere, from the grocery store to the mall, Amazon, or your friend’s holiday-themed home party. When facing so many options, it can be easy to go overboard. Yet…
In this digital age, expect guests to arrive for Thanksgiving with a device. “Thanksgiving screen time used to mean watching football in between trips to the dessert table,” says Adam C. Earnheardt, Ph.D., chair and professor…
Christmas is a time for family, worship and spreading cheer. For parents of young children, Christmas also means your house is about to be hit with an avalanche of new toys and gadgets—more than you…
