By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Since the pandemic, the Great Outdoors has moved up a few notches in consumers’ estimation. Many ordinary backyards, “have been transformed into oasis with pools, patios, plants and greenery,” says Jessica Lautz, VP of research at the National Association of Realtors®...
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Sleep on this: The canopy bed is back!
posted by: UtLiving
February 17, 2023
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features When canopy beds came on the scene in medieval days, there were no frilly fringes hanging from above or luxury fabric draped to create temporary walls. Their twofold purpose: to provide privacy and warmth to the bed’s occupants. Because members...
How to make a small room look bigger
posted by: UtLiving
February 10, 2023
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features You love your home—you just wish there were more of it. While you can’t grow a 1,500 square foot house into a grand 3,000 square footer, you can give the illusion of a bigger space. All it takes is a...
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features Duct tape, lemons, and pipe cleaners are just a few examples of everyday items that can be used in a variety of ways that make your home life better. They save you time, effort, or money—and sometimes all three. Take...
Best indoor plant care tips during the winter
posted by: UtLiving
December 16, 2022
By Erik J. Martin The growing season may be long gone, but that doesn’t mean indoor houseplants can’t survive and thrive during the colder and less sunny winter months. But it’s going to take a little extra TLC to give your inside foliage the best...
Focus on what creates a warm and welcoming ambiance By Nancy Mattia What makes a house a home? First and foremost, it’s the people who live there—family, friends, or roommates. Home is where you can be yourself, a place you feel safe and comfortable and...
Preventing and cleaning stains on your light-colored furniture
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November 14, 2022
By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features Got a white sofa or another piece of furniture with light-hued upholstery? Murphy’s Law dictates that darkness is inevitably drawn to these pale surfaces in the form of stains, spills, blemishes, and discolorations that will likely become permanent if...
Dust mites and sweat droplets may be lurking in and on your bedding By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features Admit it: You let your sheets linger on your bed way past their prime, changing them only when they look especially wrinkled or when they have a...
By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features A driveway is something that most homeowners overlook and forget about. But whether it’s asphalt or concrete, it should be resealed from time to time to prevent deterioration, cracks, potholes, and other defects. Fortunately, this is a DIY project...
Erik J Martin | CTW Features “Green Acres” was a 1960s TV sitcom that depicted the comical possibilities that ensue when an urban socialite from the Big Apple marries a man intent on living on a farm. If they ever reboot this show, they might...