by Stig Bergquist | May 6, 2021 | Gardening, Home Decorating, Home Maintenance
The benefits of gardening are numerous: It reduces stress and anxiety, motivates us to move and keep fit, contributes to healthy habits such as growing organic and tasty fruits or vegetables, and much more. The quality of life improves by gardening. As humans, green...
by Stig Bergquist | Apr 7, 2021 | Cleaning, Covid-19, Home Maintenance
These are two simple answers for common household laundry problems. 1. Clothes not as clean as you would like? During the winter months, the water coming from the cold-water supply can be colder than desired (this can also be the case year-round if you use well...
by Stig Bergquist | Mar 8, 2021 | Home Maintenance, Planting
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum homo sum) The gift that keeps on giving. Seldom do you see a spider plant that does not have some “babies” attached. Ideally suited to hanging baskets, these plants will even grow in a styrofoam cup. Eventually, they will reach a mature 2...
by Stig Bergquist | Feb 4, 2021 | Home Decorating, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Remodelling
2020 made many of us rethink the relationship we have with our homes. Shutdowns necessitated by the Pandemic made many of us create spaces for homeschooling, office space, even fitness areas. Choosing the right aesthetic, moving, renovating, or planning future DIY...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 29, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Advice for Renters, Buying a Home, Extraordinary Homes, Home Decorating, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance
Many home experts advise setting aside between one and three percent of your home’s value every year to cover repair and maintenance costs. This amount should cover occasional issues like a leaking pipe or a cracked window. But more significant problems lead to bigger...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 27, 2020 | Advice for Homeowners, Extraordinary Homes, Home Decorating, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Home Value, Market Updates, Selling A Home
When you think about getting your home ready for sale, you think about large items such as repainting walls and updating your kitchen. While these will definitely make a difference, there are a few minor improvements that are often overlooked which deter the most...
