Jenn Greenleaf | February 27, 2009
Gutters serve a major role in the home’s construction in that they divert rainwater from attacking: eaves foundation landscaping soffit walkways Water rolls down the material the roof is constructed from, and directly into the gutter system. Gutters run along the edge of the roofline, otherwise known as the fascia. Water is channeled underground once [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 25, 2009
Do you live in a small space, but need more room? Small space living is not only common in large cities, but residents are constantly downsizing their living spaces in order to accommodate the financial crises. Here are some tips: Double up inside your kitchen cabinets by hanging mugs and stemware from hooks and wine [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 24, 2009
Silly question, right? To some, this is already a reality that can’t be stopped. For others, though, who are on the brink of foreclosure there are still options to explore. Here are some links to lead you: Stopping Foreclosure – Ways to Stop Foreclosure – Avoiding Foreclosure Stop Foreclosure Before They Start The Foreclosure Process [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 23, 2009
We’ve just been hit with another storm, which is typical in this great state of Maine. However, what is not typical is having enough shovels to clear out all of this white stuff. Why is this? Do you have enough supplies to last you the rest of winter? Sturdy snow shovels should be bought in [...]
admin | February 20, 2009
Today’s edition of Additions to the Toolbox focuses on Shopwiki.com. This shopping site is different from other shopping sites. These sites generally charge ecommerce sites for a listing guaranteeing that only those sites with big marketing budgets will be found. Shopwiki is more like Wikipedia in that is allows consumers to list the stores and [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 20, 2009
Sometimes, we grow so used to the spaces in our homes that it doesn’t seem like anything ever needs to change. However, there are times when change is absolutely necessary when it comes to the efficiency of our homes. There are other times, though, when things are running smoothly . . . but it’s all [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 19, 2009
Even though spring is not quite upon us yet where I live (Maine), there are ways to bring on spring in our interior spaces! Here are some tips: Start your bulbs in containers: plant them in pots filled a little more than half full of potting soil, and then store them in a cool-dark place [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 17, 2009
When something sounds too good to be true when buying a home, chances are you are absolutely right. It is important to be your own detective when it comes to investigating potential properties. Yes, you will still need to go through the inspection process if you go through the home and the property with a [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 16, 2009
In our home, there is a lot of blue. A lot. We have blue rugs, blue window treatments, and blue hues in our linoleum floors. We also have a blue striped love seat in the living. Yes, it’s a lot of blue and working our spaces into a different color scheme is in progress. However, [...]
admin | February 16, 2009
Here’s another nice home improvement website we have stumbled across here at With the Grain. FairfieldBathroomsDirect.com features a whole range of bathroom accessories from cabinets to lighting to mirrors. If you’re redecorating or just need to replace an item or two they’re worth checking out. They have a nice selection of ideal standard bathrooms accessories [...]
