Blog | Donna Fleming

When Should You Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage?

If you’re ready to buy a home, you probably have done a lot of research. One thing is sure: You know you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. It’s perhaps the most critical step in the process of buying a home for a variety of reasons. There’s down payments ...

Tips for Adding Hardscaping to Your Outdoor Spaces

If your lawn and garden area is full of lush, thriving trees, shrubs, herbs and flowers, you’re probably proud of its appearance and of all the hard work you’ve put in to get it that way. However, you may also have a nagging feeling that it’s missing something, but you ...

Light fixtures and you: Harnessing all four types of lighting in your home

When most of us come across the phrase “lighting,” we automatically go to standard lighting fixtures seen in hardware stores or swanky floor lamps featured in chic living room showcases. Those lighting styles are so well-designed, we may even consider using those designs in our homes after inspiration hits. But ...

A Beginner’s Guide to Composting

Composting is the act of taking food scraps and yard waste in order to feed the soil and create a more nutritious blend for any plants that you are growing in your home. It's a concept that has many benefits. Not only does composting help you to grow a healthy ...