Christine Curry-Smith's Blog

Depending on where you live, you're likely to be at risk for some type of natural disaster. Hurricanes and tropical storms, snowstorms, ice storms, tornadoes, flash floods, earthquakes and wildfires are among the many natural disasters many homeowners have to face regularly. Having a natural disaster plan prepared can help you know what to do if this type...

Disaster Preparation

Emergency Planning

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Posted on 05/26/2025

Outdoor living spaces: Outdoor furniture to make the most of your space

When it comes to enhancing outdoor living spaces, outdoor...

Outdoor Design

Outdoor Entertaining

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Posted on 05/19/2025

Safety: Quick tips for childproofing your home

From electrical hazards to furniture hazards, your home has several potentially harmful areas for members of your household of all ages. From the kids of the house accidentally taking a fall to a friend tripping over a cord, the following tips are simple ways to keep your home as safe and worry-free as possible, especially if there's a...

Child Safety

Childproofing

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Posted on 05/12/2025

Innovative Home Addition Ideas to Consider

If you want to add on to your home, you have many options available to you. Not every home addition has to be another bedroom over the garage or additional living space that changes the footprint of your home. There are many innovative and unique home addition ideas that can increase the functionality of your home. Here are...

Additions

Breakfast Nook

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Posted on 05/05/2025

Best Shade-Loving Outdoor Plants for Your Garden

If you have a shaded yard or garden, it might seem hopeless to grow bright and colorful flowers and plants. However, there are plenty of vibrant plants that thrive in partial to full shade. Here is a guide to some of the best shade-loving outdoor plants to consider for your garden: Hosta Hostas are a staple of shady...

Caladium

Coleus

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Posted on 04/28/2025

How to Set Up a Safe & Healthy Buffet

Buffets are a convenient way to serve a group of people. They can be especially helpful when there are many food items and a lot of guests. Even for small gatherings, a serve-yourself buffet is usually the easiest setup. Unfortunately, health concerns make buffet-style food service risky. Sharing the same serving utensils and congregating in a small space...

Cleaning

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Posted on 04/14/2025

Preparing for home additions

Many factors are in play when it comes to adding...

Home Renovations

Home Improvements

Posted on 04/07/2025

Here are some of the best low maintenance house pets

Many homeowners want an animal companion, but know it can...

Pets

House Pets