Hello friends and welcome back for another post in my Home Ownership 101 series. Today I am sharing some information on windows and why and how they break. Recently my my husband and I noticed that several of our windows have condensation on the inside of them and also quite a bit of spiders and other bugs have been getting in between the storm window and inside window. Because there was so much condensation on the dining room windows (and we wanted more privacy, my husband did a faux treatment on our windows to make them look like old lead glass window (diy tutorial coming soon!) Read more

Hello friends and welcome back to my Home Ownership 101 Series. Today I am sharing some information about the importance of replacing old windows and doors. Older homes certainly have charm and character that you don’t find with new constructions, but if you have ever lived in an old home, then you will be cognizant of the troubles that go along with old windows and doors, such as  being less energy efficient Read more

Nothing can beat the charm of owning a home with a swimming pool! During the heat of summer,who would not enjoy a home with a pool? Years ago at a previous home we had an above ground pool and we used it all the time. We have been considering installing an above ground pool at the yellow brick home, especially with all of the new designs and options for installing partially in ground. If the thought of a hefty investment and frequent maintenance is holding you back from having a swimming pool at your home, consider these seven benefits of installing an above ground pool. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more