Live plants make excellent gifts for occasions like housewarming, birthdays and more. Luckily there are many plants that are extremely forgiving, easy to care for and make exceptional gifts regardless of the skill level. Here are some suggestions if you want to gift a live plant. Christmas Cactus The Christmas cactus gets its name from its blooming season...

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Whether in the front yard or back, a healthy lawn is an ideal many homeowners struggle to maintain. A perfect lawn can be a point of pride, but also a source of frustration. With the increasing focus on environmental consciousness, many homeowners are replacing their lawns with sustainable alternatives. Many of these...

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay Even if you love your home and never plan to leave it, there may come a point when you need to put it on the market. The home maintenance tasks you tackle today have a direct impact on your home’s value tomorrow. If you want to protect the value of your home,...

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Going green at home doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars. There are plenty of easy changes homeowners can make to minimize their home's carbon footprint. From installing new storm windows to adjusting the temperature control on the hot-water heater, these DIY projects are can shave dollars off utility bills. The best...

When you put a home theater in your house, you don’t have to worry about stocking up on Blu-Rays and DVDs or subscribing to cable movie channels, which can be costly. Streaming devices make it easy and cost-effective to cut the cord while still being able to enjoy watching plenty of movies in your home theater. These devices...

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Universal design refers to building a home that can accommodate people of varying ages, physical ability and lifestyle. If you are building a home that you intend to live in for many years, building it with universal design in mind can help it meet your needs and the needs of your family...

Photo by John Tekeridis from Pexels Home automation technology has improved by leaps and bounds over the years. And you can now control almost every system in your house through an app on your smartphone, tablet or computer. But if you want to control all those systems in one place using voice commands, then you need a smart...

Tri Level on a corner lot in the delightful and desirable Grandview Place. This house may be a project but the footprint and location are delightful. The lower level has a large family room with a fireplace, half bath and laundry. The main floor kitchen opens to a patio. The living room is spacious. The upper level has two large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a master bedroom and master bathroom with double sink area. The master suite and oversized two car garage are assets to this classic mid century home. The comparable sales point in the neighborhood and for tri level homes in Edwardsville to an excellent price on this house for resale....

Location is what drives property values and this house has it! This delightful four bedroom house and its detached garage structure provide wooded quiet on a corner lot. There's plenty of room to garden and play on the half acre lot. The house is positively charming, with a spacious living room and full masonry fireplace. The kitchen offers an opportunity to create the popular farmhouse kitchen style with an eat-in dining area. Four good size bedrooms leave room to convert space to a master suite, if desired. The garage has a workshop and storage. It is priced to sell so schedule an appointment to see this house with its cottage charm,...

Tri Level on a corner lot in the delightful and desirable Grandview Place. This house may be a project but the footprint and location are delightful. The lower level has a large family room with a fireplace, half bath and laundry. The main floor kitchen opens to a patio. The living room is spacious. The upper level has two large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a master bedroom and master bathroom with double sink area. The master suite and oversized two car garage are assets to this classic mid century home. The comparable sales point in the neighborhood and for tri level homes in Edwardsville to an excellent price on this house for resale....

Tri Level on a corner lot in the delightful and desirable Grandview Place. This house may be a project but the footprint and location are delightful. The lower level has a large family room with a fireplace, half bath and laundry. The main floor kitchen opens to a patio. The living room is spacious. The upper level has two large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a master bedroom and master bathroom with double sink area. The master suite and oversized two car garage are assets to this classic mid century home. The comparable sales point in the neighborhood and for tri level homes in Edwardsville to an excellent price on this house for resale....

Tri Level on a corner lot in the delightful and desirable Grandview Place. This house may be a project but the footprint and location are delightful. The lower level has a large family room with a fireplace, half bath and laundry. The main floor kitchen opens to a patio. The living room is spacious. The upper level has two large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a master bedroom and master bathroom with double sink area. The master suite and oversized two car garage are assets to this classic mid century home. The comparable sales point in the neighborhood and for tri level homes in Edwardsville to an excellent price on this house for resale....