Life is busy. Kids, work, meals, appointments - the list goes on. And no matter where you live, you also have to spend time keeping your home safe and running smoothly. We've put together a Yearly Homeowner's Checklist, with tasks for each month, to help remind you of common home maintenance chores to make your life just a little bit easier. 

Decorating your home doesn't have to be expensive or a long term look. Use these 12 tips to find creative ways to change the look of your home, whether it's for a few weeks or the foreseeable future. Most of these DIY home improvement tips don't require any special equipment or expertise, and when you're done, your home will be uniquely yours.   

When it's time to add a little color and spice to your home, let the kids in on the fun! DIY home decor projects with the kids make for great family time and will enhance your child's problem solving and direction following skills (plus it's fun to get messy with them!). Another plus is maybe, just maybe, that if the kids have a part in the home decor, it could insure that your decor may last longer than it might usually would!

This is a great way to turn a shed into a little backyard cottage. It's a very cool home improvement you can do to make your home feel like a get away. You can have a "guest house!"

A breakfast nook can brighten your home like few other home improvements. In fact not only does this beautiful breakfast nook here look amazing, it also has the potential to bring your family closer together. A cozy place for a Saturday morning breakfast (or brunch) could result in a fun family time. Download the Ultimate Guide to Home Improvement Loans here.