Donna Bosze's Blog

  Include the family in these energy-saving, kid-friendly home maintenance tasks, and you’ll reduce stress while strengthening family ties  For some home owners, regular home maintenance is a chore and bore. But for Dr. Michael Warren, cleaning gutters and demolishing walls are family bonding exp...

      Mesh covers keep debris from clogging gutters, but they can sometimes be more expensive than the gutters themselves. Image: dmr-gutters.com   Maintaining gutters is the most important thing you can do to prevent water damage to your home. Gutters are designed to do one thing — channel wate...

  Sometimes when an agent goes out on an appointment, they may become uncomfortable or find themselves in a delicate situation.  They call the office prior to getting there and alert the staff where they are going and what their concerns are.  If they need to call back, they ask for the "Red Fol...

  It’s that time of year again! The time to share our warm hearts by the warm fire; the time to give a little more than we take throughout the year; the time to just be with loved ones and enjoy every little passing moment that will be remembered for years and years to come. For us, it’s the time...

  The song says “let it snow” but for home owners, that snow has got to go! For home snow removal tasks, electric and gas-powered snow blowers are just the ticket. Here’s what you need to know to choose the right snow removal tool for your area.       If you live in an area that gets a lot of sn...

How deep do you go when cleaning for holiday guests? There are some who take it to the extreme — but you can have a clean home without going overboard.       Make sure floors and furniture legs are free of dust and dirt — that's one of the first things guests would notice. Image: HouseLogic/sturt...

This year, much like the last 3 years, has been challenging in so many ways for we Americans. Jobs are hard to come by and if we are lucky enough to have a job, we are holding on by our fingernails. I have been one of the lucky ones this year, and, as I say to my daughter: ‘When you are having a ...

Kitchen fires are eminently preventable. Here’s how to stay safe now and during the holidays when you really put your oven and stove through their paces.     Learn to prevent a kitchen fire so you don't have to get the fire department involved. Image: Scott Leman/Shutterstock I was troubled to se...

  Don’t let a Grinch ruin your Christmas. HouseLogic has five tips to keep your home safe and sound this season.       It's hard to believe, but burglars do target homes during the holiday season, knowing there are gifts to be stolen inside. Protect yourself and your home by making safe decision...

  Replace old kitchen cabinet hardware and gain an instant style update that’s simple to do and easy on the budget. Get creative with your cabinet hardware, such as these zinc alloy knobs and pulls, for a low-cost kitchen style upgrade. Image: Siro Designs Like putting ...