Year in Review: Helping You Look Ahead

Now that all the ho-ho-hoing is behind us, it's time to jump into 2014 with fresh goals and sweet expectations. A popular inspirational ...

Make This Festive Felt Wreath

What’s not to love about a wreath? Like Santa himself, it’s round and plump and comes with interesting little surprises. You can hang a wrea...

Best Tips for Staging Your Porch

A porch is always an added attraction. BHG photo When I was three and my father was 30, he built a summer home so our family could spend vac...

A Simple Way to Make Any Room More Inviting

Are elephants warm and fuzzy? In a certain way, yes! Friendly. Lovable. Approachable. These are qualities that attract us to other people. S...

My Two-Hour Patio Makeover

Calling it a Makeover is an exaggeration. But it was definitely a Spruce Up. When a friend listed her home, the patio (that she never seemed...

Home Improvements That Deliver The Most Bang for Your Buck

Fixing up your home can make your property more appealing to buyers. It can also reduce the time your home stays on the market. And fix-ups ...

My Ten Favorite Foliage Plants for Containers

Who says container plants have to be brimming over with colorful flowers?  Last week I blogged about how container plants can help sell your...