In general, we see WAY too many things in black and white terms. Have you ever thought about a wider spectrum of possibilities when addressing problems in your home? For example, it’s easy to over-simplify the “problem” in a room we don’t like. We’re tired of the outdated look, we say…or we admit that the
What do the surfaces in your home have in common with the widows? They’re all flat… They’re all selections you’re excited to make in a remodel… And they’re also CENTRAL in BABY PROOFING your home!! When we think about the countless ways we need to ensure our homes are as safe as possible (for us,
I truly hope you think of your home as your safe haven. After all, that’s what it should be! However, whether we know it or not, sometimes a home is the most dangerous place we can be. According to the CDC, general accidents are the third most common cause of death in the country, and
Preparing for the holidays earlier this year (yes, I’m going there—you’ll see why) is a savvy way of ditching avoidable stress later. When is that ever a bad thing?! So, here we are…in the second half of July…and for starters, right around this time every year, we start to see decorations for Halloween (which come
Did you know that your flooring makes up the largest surface in your home? And yet, we walk over it without a second thought. Windows, on the other hand, are an element we interact with all the time. We open our windows to let the air in…we cover them with elaborate drapes or blinds to
The message is clear: Dangling window cords are a strangulation hazard for children and even pets. According to USA Today, injuries and death from the cords on window coverings send two kids to the emergency room every day in the United States. The risks are highest for children ages 1 to 4 where curiosity and