by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 6, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—The holidays, for me at least, are a perfectly good excuse to accomplish something I’m always meaning to do: getting my house in ship-shape condition. Sounds simple, right? It isn’t, not by a long shot. It’s more like a Sisyphean task, a...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 30, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News, Lifestyle, Trending |
Now that December is fast approaching, the pressure over who’s going to have the best holiday decorations is on. I’m going to let you in on a little secret: everyone else knows about the existence of Pinterest. So if you really want to win this contest, take a look at...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 27, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News, Lifestyle |
Many homeowners find the holidays to be difficult time of year. To ensure that your holidays are as enjoyable as possible, be sure to get your home ready to face this festive season. Here are a few tips to prepare your home for the holiday hustle: Create a Master...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 26, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—The 10-year-old retirement home we purchased in Virginia Beach, Va., in February is tired and outdated—including the front and backyards. After months of redoing the home’s interior, we focused on the exterior, looking to maximize use and enjoyment and...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 21, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
Santa Claus is coming to town, so we need to get our wrapping A-game on. The thing is, as cute as snowman wrapping paper is, we’ve all seen it. A million times. Every Christmas. Aunt Sally could really use a new style. Whether she made it here herself or she’s just...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 16, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—Staying with friends or family is one of the most popular ways to save on travel. While your hosts are more than likely happy to have you, there are a handful of surefire ways to increase your chances of never being invited back. HomeAdvisor recently conducted a...