Posts Tagged ‘Home’
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion: One of Tuscaloosa’s Finest Historic Homes
If you’re eager to step back in time, to experience life in Tuscaloosa in the 1860’s, schedule a visit to one of Tuscaloosa’s historic treasures, the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. Built by Alabama State Senator Robert Jemison between 185...
The Dearing-Swaim House: One of Tuscaloosa’s Most Beautiful Historic Homes
If you're in downtown Tuscaloosa, do yourself a favor and ride by the Dearing-Swaim home on 14th Street. Now home to Carrie Fitts Real Estate, this historic house was built in 1835 (just four years after the University of Alabama was founded) b...
Creative Uses for Pumpkins
For many people, fall means pumpkins. Don't we all love piling up pumpkins near the front door? But, what do you do with all those porch pumpkins after Halloween? Don’t toss them; see our suggestions for creative uses for those la...
Child Study Habit Tips
Now that school has started again, homework, projects, and tests are on the horizon. Parents eager to help their children succeed in school are looking for ways to encourage good study habits. We've gathered some concrete suggestions for ...
6 Tips for Updating Your Home on a Budget
Looking to update your home without breaking the bank? While that may seem difficult, it is not impossible. In fact, there are several ways you can update your home on a budget. It’s not always necessary to tear down walls, replace cabinets...
9 Projects You Should Tackle Before Listing Your House
Are you considering selling your home? Even in today's active seller's market, there are things you can do today to set it apart from others for sale in your neighborhood and put it in the most advantageous position possible. Here are nine proj...
Dauphin Island: The Perfect Summer Getaway
Just three miles south of Mobile Bay in the Gulf of Mexico, Dauphin Island is one of Alabama’s best beaches. Its clear blue water and sugary white sand make it quite appealing to summer vacationers. The town of Dauphin ...
8 Simple Things You Can Do To Help the Earth
With Earth Day celebrated this month on April 22nd our thoughts naturally turn to protecting the earth and its resources. Pollution, single-use plastics, unclean water–all of these are real concerns. But so often, we feel over...