Going green can do good for more than just the planet, it’s also good for our wallets, and it’s an easier and cheaper fix than most of you might think. Vivint Solar created 12 simple steps we can all follow to save money and energy at home. A few of the tips include: Checking things… Read More
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Parental Controls: Cutting Screen Time
A new report from Ooma —a leading VoIP provider that offers cloud-based Internet security— details steps parents should keep their kids safe in the digital age. Consider these shocking statistics: American kids spend 6-9 hours per day on the Internet 56% of children 8-12 own cell phones and 21% of children under 8 use them So… Read More
Learn the Truth About these 5 Toxins Before Renovating your Home
When buying a new home, there are many factors to consider including location, price, and size. If you’re open to putting in the extra work, a fixer-upper is a viable path to consider. Renovation is a great option if you’re hoping to save money and create a home perfectly tailored to suit your needs and… Read More
4 Foundation Flops to Avoid During a Home Inspection
Are you getting ready to sell or buy a home? The inspection process can be a little nerve-wracking. Depending on what the inspector finds, you may need to make some unexpected repairs. The foundation of a home is often a source of surprises, simply because it is “out of sight, out of mind.” To help… Read More
Lisa’s Tips on TODAY to Ban Dust (Before it Makes You Sick)!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dust ball (laced with about 250,000 dust mites on average). We all have dust in our home (unfortunately), but as I tell my clients, too much dust isn’t just a household issue, it’s a health issue. I had the pleasure of going into the TODAY show investigative… Read More
31 Unique Uses for Lemons
When life give you lemons, use them wisely. These small, citrus spheres pack a powerful punch in sauces, drinks and sprinkled on food. But, they’re not just pretty pops of color; they’re full of vitamin C and countless other vitamins and minerals. Besides adding lemon to your water or displaying in a clear bowl on… Read More
Earth Day & 50th Anniversary Celebration
This Earth Day was very special for us here at the Healthy Home Dream Team. Ron & I had the absolute honor and pleasure of emceeing the 50th anniversary celebration of our favorite green cleaning product company, Earth Friendly Products, in Addison, IL. We enjoyed a special farm to table lunch serving organic cuisine that… Read More
A Guide to Home Improvement & Design Apps
If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of HGTV design shows. From farmhouse flips to Texas-sized transformations, home inspiration today is endless. But, while most of us don’t have a pair of tall, dark and handsome twin brothers to overhaul our property in a pinch, what we do have is access to handy online… Read More