It's pretty amazing to think how much priorities and perceptions have changed over the last year. Most people have seen significant shifts in all the main areas of life. It's to be expected that home ownership has now been reframed, with new items topping wish lists, whether for ...

Winter is a great time to work on updating the inside of your home. As you have probably heard, there is a trend right now going around to get rid of anything that doesn't "spark joy" in your life. Does your house cause you to be joyful? Do you ...

It’s exciting moving into a new home. Chances are you want to get in there and unpack to start settling in as soon as possible. But before you get ahead of yourself, give your new a home a deep clean. Doing so will not only make it feel brand new ...

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• Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters.  Many experts will say to change the filters monthly, but that’s not always necessary.  For smaller families without pets or allergies, you’ll likely be okay changing the filters every 2-3 months.  If the filter is dirty, change it out, otherwise inspect ...

It’s kitchen gadget season, where websites and retailers are packed with re-imagined high-tech appliances that promise to make your holiday family get-togethers better than ever.  But are these tricked-out appliances really worth it? We talked to experts and homeowners to find out.

Warming Drawer - $1,500 and up

What it is: Warming drawers ...

Turn Your Bedroom In To a Sleep Retreat

September 2016

Getting enough sleep is important for good health, physical and mental.  Does your bedroom have the essentials to promote a sound night's rest?  Here are six tips that might help upgrade this vital space in your home to a ...

Compassionate Assistance for Seniors and Their Families

August 2016

Sometimes helping someone move is about more than packing and carrying boxes – it’s about helping them start a new chapter. That’s what Albert and Jill Dickson are doing with their business, Caring Transitions of Treasure Valley.  

Caring Transitions is ...

Reduce…Reuse…Recycle

July 2016

Our big blue bin has allowed our family to become quite proficient in recycling.  In fact, sometimes, we find ourselves being so proficient that our recycling bin is bursting at the seams before our bi-weekly pickup.  In the past we didn’t know what ...