Denesia Gabriel

Nothing says Christmas like the enchnating scent and beautiful color of a real Christmas tree. Here’s how to pick the perfect tree for your home.

Nothing Beats a Real Christmas Tree It’s an iconic Christmas scene: a family driving home from the tree lot with a real Christmas tree tied to the top of their SUV. Artificial trees are practical, but nothing beat the scent of fresh greenery in the living room. Let’s pick the perfect tree for you and your family.

Buying a home with dated hardwoods? Here's how to give a new look to those old floors.

Taking a Hard Look at Your Hardwood Floors Hardwood floors add warmth and depth to your home, and they certainly repel dirt and stains much easier than carpet, but they don’t last forever. Here’s a primer on hardwood floor resurfacing. Leave it to the pros. Resurfacing hardwoods is typically a job beyond the level of expertise of most DI...

Here’s how to ensure that your outdoor Christmas decorations are the best in the neighborhood!

Creating a Winter Wonderland With Outdoor Christmas Decorations You don’t need to hire a professional designer to have a magically festive home that’s the envy of the neighborhood. Here’s how to create a rapturous display with outdoor Christmas decorations.

Should you prime before painting? Ask yourself these questions before you ever pick up a brush or roller.

A Key Question for the Do-It-Yourself Painter One of the biggest and most common do-it-yourself projects is painting. Especially for new homeowners, it’s only natural to paint over a room (or four). But, before you head to the paint store, ask yourself a key question: Should I prime the walls before painting? The answer? Maybe. Because primin...

Did the Pilgrims who celebrated the first Thanksgiving have turkey for their feast?

Sharing the Bounty of Thanksgiving The first recorded Thanksgiving in 1621 had wild turkey and other fowl, along with abundant fish and venison. The event was attended by the surviving 50 members of the original group that arrived on the Mayflower and 90 Native Americans.