Jill Yarberry-Laybourn has been in love with home design since she bought her first tiny (before tiny homes were a thing) two bedroom, 500 square feet home in rural Colorado. She has remodeled two homes from tearing down walls to laying the subway tile and sanding the hardwood floors. Now, Jill is living amongst the lakes and trees of Michigan. She is a freelance writer who enjoys spending her free time coaching basketball, playing in nature and having fun with her two teenage children and friends.
Home Maintenance
With everyone across the nation and in the world going through this crisis, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. With summer and rising temperatures right around the corner, why not turn off the news for a while and instead plan how to turn your outdoor spaces into an outdoor oasis!
General Expertise
While we’d all like to get our home in tip-top shape, considering we are spending all day inside, it’s important during this crisis that we consider what is truly “essential” and what we should save for another day.
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Landscaping
The chore of leaf removal doesn’t have to be the arduous task that many make it. With the right plan and tools or the right landscaping company, leaf removal can be simple and maybe even enjoyable.
Garages & Sheds
While the junk drawer tips will have to wait, there are some really smart ideas for organizing your garage that will take you from “I really need to do something to my garage,” to “why didn’t I do this way sooner.” If you’re really lucky, you will be calling it your dream garage in no time.
Landscaping
As you begin to think about your backyard fencing, there is plenty to consider. But first and foremost, you have to first determine the style of fencing that is most appealing to you aesthetically as well as what style would best compliment your home.
Roofing & Gutters
One item that you should always make a priority despite the punch list is the constant care and maintenance of your roof. It Here are some basic roofing tips for homeowners to help you keep your roof in tip-top shape.
Home Maintenance
Tackle the Mount Everest of mail and papers before it becomes an avalanche. Here are a few tips for organizing those stacks that are taking over your home and stealing your peace.
Landscaping
This year, trends from landscapers and gardeners are centered around making your outdoor oasis easy, natural, and perfect for a little solitude or some quiet moments with the ones you love. See a few landscaping ideas.