Albert Shumate

Gutter Spring Cleaning! What to Know http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//gutter-sprin/ Spring is here and that means cleaning and a lot of maintenance to your home. There are so many outdoor chores and things to do when you own a home that sometimes it is easy to overlook the one thing... Continue reading

Getting into the Right Frame http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//getting-into/ It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when the only thing a homeowner had to know about windows was if they could find blinds that they liked to cover them. Now there are so many more things to... Continue reading

I Scream You Scream! http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//i-scream-you/ Imagine wowing your friends and family with your very own homemade ice cream. No, you do not need an ice cream maker. You also do not need to turn on a stove and boil anything. All you need are three... Continue reading

8 NATURAL WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE SMELLING FRESH http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//8-natural-wa/ A fresh smelling home always seems to be cleaner. Here are some ways to keep your house smelling fresh. Use essential oils. There are a couple of ways to do this. First you can add about 10-15 drops of your... Continue reading

Screen Door Nostalgia http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//screen-door-/ When people think of screen doors they usually think of a simpler time. When children ran around and played in the street all summer long and neighbors and neighborhoods were close knit. While screen door use has been decreasing they... Continue reading

7 Things to do Before you Turn on the AC this Summer http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//7-things-to-/ Summer is almost here and that means it is almost time to turn on your air conditioner. It has been sitting idle for 6 to 8 months. Here are 7 things to do before you turn on the AC this Continue reading

Here a Lamp, There a Lamp http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//here-a-lamp-/ It is almost impossible to go into a home today and not see at least one lamp. They have become an important part of our home life. Most living rooms and bedrooms are built with the idea that lamps will... Continue reading

No Kitchen is Complete without an Island http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//no-kitchen-i/ It used to be very common to see small kitchens with no room for an island. However, as kitchens have become larger, no kitchen is now complete without an island. They are an awesome feature that is not only multi-functional... Continue reading

Indoor Gardens are Really In http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//indoor-garde/ The trend towards indoor gardens has steadily increased over the last few years. This is because of the green movement, as well as limited space for outdoor gardens. Having an indoor garden can be a great way to liven up... Continue reading

Television: Yesterday and Today http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//television-y/ Most people cannot imagine a life without television. It has become an integral part of our homes and décor. In fact, many rooms are decorated around a television. It is sometimes referred to as the boob tube. However, it provides... Continue reading

Carpet Flooring http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//carpet-floor/ With all of the options available in flooring these days, carpets are sometimes forgotten. However they can be a cheaper and warmer alternative to wood and tile floors. Indoor carpets as we know them today have not been around for... Continue reading

Footstools Are No Longer Just for Your Feet. http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//footstools-a/ Putting your feet up after a long day at work is probably one of the best feelings in the world. But have you really stopped to think about where your footstool came from? Footstools are known by many names; ottoman, Continue reading

Do’s and Don’ts to get your Home Ready for Market http://albertshumate.mydigitalmediablog.com//dos-and-dont/ You know what they say about first impressions You never get a second chance to make one, and this goes double when it comes to your home. If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, here are some... Continue reading