Nice Home Live

The biggest investment most people make in their lives is their home.  They not only spend money on the house, but also plenty of time and effort.  Once your house is just the way you want it, you want to make sure that any guest you have over gets to see what you have done to the place.  During the warmer months, you may begin entertaining outdoors.  That does not mean your guests will not get to see the nicer aspects of your home.  It simply means you may have to highlight the house in order for them to notice.

Photo: Suman Chakrabarti

When it comes to entertaining outdoors, the time of day becomes very important.  If you entertain during the day, you will want to highlight the home in one manner.  At night, the effects are completely different.  The following are ways you can showcase your home from the outside in both the day and the night. Read the rest of this entry »

A well-tended garden may look like a lot of hard work, but if you ask the owner he probably doesn’t think of it like that. I know I don’t. For me, my backyard is a haven, a respite from the mundane chores of life – laundry, cleaning, traffic – and a chance to de-clutter my mind of all the minor annoyances which hound me throughout my days.

Getting dressed in my work clothes and gathering up my tools instantly puts me into a state of peacefulness. I am no longer preoccupied with whatever has been stressing me throughout the day. I am now focused on the immediate tasks in front of me, the appreciation and improvement of my yard. Read the rest of this entry »