Greensboro Living – Making the Most of Your Home and Community
What are your favorite things about living in the Greensboro area? There are so many options to list, it seems impossible to know where to start. From the wonderful outdoor places to explore to the many community events that happen throughout the year, the list could just go on and on. Making the most of […]
Creating a Sanctuary – Turning Your Bedroom into a Relaxing Retreat
What’s your first reaction when you walk into your bedroom each night? If you don’t feel a sense of calm and relaxation, it might be time to look at rethinking this space. This page will offer some helpful tips to transform your bedroom into the retreat that you deserve. Part of having a peaceful bedroom […]
How Can I Make My Home Safe for an Elderly Person?
If you have an elderly person coming to live in your home – or even just coming for a visit – you want to make sure your home is as safe as possible for that loved one. There are certain limitations faced by many elderly people that can make some of the normal features of […]
The Unexpected Costs of a Messy Home
It’s easy to take a messy home for granted. Life is busy, after all, and you might feel like there are simply more important things to worry about than your house being a little bit cluttered and untidy. In reality, a messy home can take more of a toll on your life than you might […]
The Science of Scent – Choosing the Right Home Fragrances for Different Moods
There are many ways to alter the feel of your home. You can change the lighting, alter the furniture, and change the paint on the walls – just to mention a few options. Another possibility is to use scent to create just the right mood for the occasion at hand. Picking home fragrances can be […]
The Psychology of Home: How Your Living Space Impacts Your Mood and Behavior
Most people spend a lot of time at home. How that time impacts your overall mood and behavior will depend on the characteristics of the space itself. Being at home can certainly lift you up and put you in a great mental state – but it can also drag you down. Understanding the psychology of […]
Beyond the Surface: The Importance of Cleaning Hidden Areas
Most of the cleaning effort applied in your house is directed towards the areas that are easily visible. As you walk around your house and see things that look dirty, you make a mental note that those spots need to be cleaned sometime soon. But what about the places that you can’t see so readily? […]
Creating a Functional and Organized Home Office
If you are like millions of other people in the modern economy, you may find yourself working regularly – or even daily – out of a home office. To get the best possible productivity out of this space, and to enjoy your time in it, spending some time to make it functional and organized is […]
The Psychology of Color in Your Home
Even relatively small choices can make a big impact on how your home looks and feels day after day. Colors fit into that category nicely. It’s easy enough to just casually pick out colors for various parts of your house, but did you know that the colors you surround yourself with can make a big […]
Protecting Your Investment – Caring for High-End Finishes and Materials
The finishes and materials in your home can make all the difference in how the space looks and feels. Even the biggest home on the block can fall flat if the finishes on the inside don’t live up to the space and design. If you have nice finishes and materials throughout your home in […]