But fall, it’s near perfect. With the earlier sunsets the days cool off quicker, the bugs disappear, and the season that’s symbolic for gathering together is just that, a time to come together. (Even if that means sitting on your front porch with your spouse and babies.)
Read MoreNot all energy efficient features have to bring down the decorative morale of a home, and some features can beautifully improve a home's decor.
Read MoreAnything you do to improve your home should also improve or add to your life. Life is too short to be improving things simply for the monetary reward, especially if it's the place you actually call home.
Read MoreEven the brightest and cleanest homes have hidden health risks that should probably be eliminated.
Read MoreOn the other side, home ownership comes with great responsibilities, which can be mostly annoying. I would much rather buy new linens that spend the money on rain gutters.
Read MoreTaking preventative action against water damage is probably the most important part of home ownership.
Read MoreIt's human nature to follow along with trends, and the more we are visually in-tune with what the design world is telling us, the more likely we are to follow along. (And I'm not saying that this is a good thing.)
Read MoreHome ownership also requires updating and maintenance, and depending upon the age of your home, full remodels may be in store. Regardless of the age of your home, it’s always beneficial to be proactive with the care of our homes.
Read MoreOne day it will be possible to maintain a single temperature in the home, and the cost of energy will hopefully not be what it is today, given the efficiency of the materials our homes are being built with.
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