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4 Tips to Making Your Home More Energy Efficient in 2019

Check out these four tips to make your home more energy efficient this year.
Posted by Bryan Selser on February 11, 2019 in  Home Ideas
The following is a guest post from the Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog written by James Witts. If your resolution for 2019 includes cutting back on household expenses, making your home more energy efficient should be at the top of your list. You’ll find a wide range of products to help decrease your home’s energy consumption. Check out these four tips to make your home more energy efficient this year. Go Solar Harnessing the power of the sun is an easy way to incorporate energy efficiency into your hom... read more

5 Apps to Re-decorate Your Home with Your Phone

Whether you’re looking to give your living room a quick refresh or want to completely revamp your home, these apps can help.
Posted by Bryan Selser on January 24, 2019 in  Home Ideas
Guest post by Coldwell Banker Blue Matter With dozens of decorating apps to choose from and inspiration just a finger touch away, redecorating your home has never been easier. Augmented Reality (AR) now lets you use your phone to see how colors, accessories, and furniture will look in your own house. On the horizon, you can expect to see apps using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn your style through your interaction with them. Whether you’re looking to give your living room a quick refresh or want t... read more

Will the KonMarie Method of Decluttering Work For You?

Every year decluttering is one of the top Resolutions people make for themselves. Marie Kondo has helped many successfull do it.
Posted by Bryan Selser on January 23, 2019 in  Home Ideas
Every year decluttering is one of the top resolutions people make for themselves. This year, every event I have been to, the topic has been about Marie Kondo, her show, her book and KonMarie folding techniques.  Since I've successfully not watched TV since January 1, I decided to check out YouTube to see what everyone is talking about. I can see why all the stories I have heard have been success stories.  I always get stopped in my decluttering process with the emotional attachment I have to the items t... read more

Top Tips for Keeping Your Garage Neat and Organized

You can’t ignore your messy garage forever; and in fact, spring is an excellent time to clean and organize it. Here's some tips!
Posted by Bryan Selser on January 13, 2019 in  Home Ideas
The following is a post provided by Coldwell Banker Blue Matter. The garage ranks high along with the basement for spaces where families tend to dump things they don’t know what to do with. It’s easy to store a box you never unpacked, some outdoor equipment or some unused paint in your garage and simply ignore the fact that it’s there when you pull in your car each night. But the clutter becomes more difficult to ignore when, for example, you’re stuck clearing snow off your car or runni... read more
6 Ways to Keep Your Appliances and HVAC Running Strong This Summer By Chip Smith, Sears Home Services RISMEDIA, Monday, June 19, 2017— Most people enjoy summertime, but it can take a toll on home appliances. With kids out of school, families typically use them more frequently and the heat and humidity forces them to work harder and longer. Extreme heat, summer storms and power outages can also damage appliances. All these factors can spell trouble if you're not performing routine maintenance. &... read more