Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
White Sales and Your Home Decor
Tweet White sales are not just sheets and towels, but include all home decor. Here’s what to keep in mind as you plan your shopping excursion. Towels and Thickness Those
5 Outdoor Storage Solutions That Make Sense
Tweet As in not using a tarp to protect lawn equipment that should be stored in a safe, dry place. Rely on a tarp and you may find that certain
Tips for Selling Your Home at Christmas and Beyond
Tweet Still, you may have no choice but to list your home now in a market that is much less busy than at other times of the year. Guess what?
8 Rules For Organizing Your Closets
Tweet You can whip your closets back in shape, provided that you follow several long-established and wise rules. 1. Two boxes, no more. Closets get disorganized because so much stuff
7 Home Decor Christmas Gift Ideas
Tweet Leave the Christmas decorating to her, but you can also come up with some beautiful craft and home decor gift ideas that will be valued by her and put
Protect Your Home’s Foundation From Melting Snow
Tweet Christmas lights, decorations and a frosty touch are the makings of a memorable holiday, but as winter progresses, snow can become a hassle, including to your home. We’ve looked
What You Should Know About Fire Pits
Tweet Fire pits can be operated ‘year round including in the middle of a harsh winter, offering respite for sleigh riders, skiers and snowboarders alike. Here’s what you need to
7 Home Improvement Projects for the New Year
Tweet Last week, we looked at planning for your home improvement projects for the new year. What we did not look at were specific projects that might be considered, something
Looking Ahead: Home Improvement Ideas for the New Year
Tweet Perhaps there are a few personal projects that were left undone, including some things you wanted to get done around the house. Or, maybe there are certain projects you
Renovation Loan? Fix Your Credit Score First.
Tweet That three-digit score is used by lenders to help determine whether you’ll qualify for a renovation loan and for what terms, namely at what interest rate. A low credit
You Can Install a Mirrored Bathroom Cabinet
Tweet Here is how you can install a mirrored bathroom cabinet. 1. Assemble your tools. You will need several tools to handle installation. A Phillips screwdriver, level, a stud finder,
Home Prices Rise by 11.2 Percent Over Past Year
Tweet Home prices continue to rebound and have increased an average of 11.2 percent over the past year ending Sept. 2013. That’s the findings of an S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices
How to Fix Your Clogged Toilet
Tweet Worse, your guests will be arriving in a few hours and you really do not want to redirect them to the bathroom off of your master bedroom. Usually most
How to Replace Your Bathroom Faucet
Tweet Then again, perhaps it is time to give your bathroom a design boost, something that you can achieve by replacing the bathroom faucet with a new one. It’s a
Guest Stay: How to Ready Your Home for Christmas Visitors
Tweet You knew that your home was short of room, but you didn’t expect that one or more of your guests would be consigned to the couch for their Christmas
Consumer Satisfaction With Mortgage Lenders Continues to Rise
Tweet A recently released J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study reveals that first-time homeowners are increasingly satisfied with their experience. JD Power scored lenders based on a
Den in Disarray? Smart Organizing Tips!
Tweet A den adds value to a home, but it can also become an organization nightmare if yours is not in order. Let’s take a look at several smart organizing
5 Grout Essentials for the Bathroom
Tweet The one certain way to have victory is to remove the old grout and apply new grout in its place. Here’s how to get the job done. 1. Choose
Organize Your Kid’s Room Without Going Crazy
Tweet As much as you may want to jump in and organize everything yourself, there are some clear guidelines that you can lay down to ensure that the room is
Quick Kitchen Updates That Make an Impact
Tweet Consider the following easy-to-do and affordable projects that will have your Thanksgiving and Christmas guests admiring your fast work. 1. Organize the counters. The first project to tackle is
