With a little TLC, a backyard patio can easily become an extension of your home. Today’s Transitions has some easy tips to get your patio looking its best for late summer and fall. Add a Rug Adding a rug can help define the area and enhance the overall look. Be sure to … [Read more...] about Seven Tips For A Summer Patio Makeover
Home Improvements
One Property, Three Generations: A Decision to Live Close
The Cliffords like to keep close. So close that when it came time for Laura and Pat’s only son, Sean, to choose a bride, he conveniently selected the beauty three doors down. So close that when an unheard-of property went on the market, just a mile from their original Highland’s … [Read more...] about One Property, Three Generations: A Decision to Live Close
Big Ideas for Small Spaces
The dream of a forever home is for it to be used for decades of happy memories. Think about it — holiday dinners featuring smiling children and grandchildren passing the rolls and butter, playsets and pools in the backyard utilized during the warmer months, and glasses of sweet … [Read more...] about Big Ideas for Small Spaces
Wanted: A Handyman
My father was many things, but handy around the house he was not. Oh sure, he could pound a nail into the wall to hang a picture or use a screwdriver to tighten a doorknob, but beyond that, I don't remember seeing him do many chores involving tools. But, give him a trowel and let … [Read more...] about Wanted: A Handyman
Clear Out Your Kitchen Clutter
Cheryl Meyer, president of Cardinal Closets and Jennifer Barber, a professional organizer who owns Cut the Chaos, gives you a plan for turning your kitchen into a neat and functional space.“You need to be very selective about what you allow in your kitchen,” says Jennifer. “Then … [Read more...] about Clear Out Your Kitchen Clutter