When I bought my 1938 Colonial Style home it didn’t take long before we realized that this house needed some major help becoming more efficient!
Making your home more energy efficient home is not only great for the environment, but it’s good for your wallet too!
As a single mom, I didn’t want to get stuck with a big energy bill every month, so I knew I was going to put some effort into getting this place up to snuff. I also wanted to get the most of my renovation dollars, and make sure that this house would be desirable for repurchase when I go to sell! Having a big oil bill every month is not going to look good for my real estate listing.
TD Insurance has some great efficiency tips on their website (linked here) and it inspired me to talk to you guys about some of the steps I take to make my home more efficient (I even learned a thing or two from TDI!)
I learned that a huge part making your home more energy efficient is just a simple matter of proper maintenance. The same way you check up on your health, you should schedule a check up for your home – it can help you prevent small issues from turning into larger issues like leaking pipes, collapsed roof and heating issues.
Spring is in the air. The days are longer and I am finding myself motivated to clean and freshen up our home. It’s been a while since I have photographed the main floor living space of my home, and I need to update my Air BNB listing. So I am sharing some of the changes I’ve made around the house in the last few months.
I some of you who follow me on instagram might know. I finally got the dining room set of my dreams last November. The Taos Harvest Table and Benches from homefurniture.com has really changed the look of my dining room.
I was also gifted a new rug for this room from Loloi Rugs. It is very soft and plush and I love the look of it with the modern table.
When I was getting my house ready for The Homes for the Holidays show (this was when 1500 people came through my house to see my Christmas decor to raise money for the YWCA) I moved some of my furniture down to the basement. I decided to move the small leather sofa that was in the dining room and replace it will this simple console I found for $50. It makes the room feel less cramped and gives me extra space for my plants!
I took a few of the flowers from my Christmas mantle display and the beaded garland from my tree and made a little arrangement for my coffee table with them. Because the theme for my Christmas decor was wood, fire and roses (I decorated with gold and blush pink) so I’m able to make some of my decor work in other ways throughout the year.
There are a few other bloggers who are also sharing their home’s this spring. If you are looking for more inspiration check out:
Use Bold Colors, but Not Too Many For a stylish and cheery bathroom, stick mainly to one or two bright shades. Pops of color in striped towels or flowers will keep the space energetic. Colored vanities could add some flair, too. Just don’t go overboard: Too many colors in a small space can make it feel messy or overwhelming, while an uber-minimal environment isn’t fun for kids.
Creating a space for your teen doesn’t have to be a stressful situation. You can have a lot of fun working with them on the inspiration and creating a space that will grow with them as they head into their adult years.
The old wood panelling had to go, to bring new life and light into this home! See my amazing kitchen transformation and how i selected the finishings for this space.
A staircase transformation with some major personality. I created a welcoming entrance to my home using sentimental art pieces and a Moroccan flavoured runner.
