Safety & Home Maintenance

The new year is here, and all of us like to take this opportunity to plan for the year ahead and find ways to better ourselves. While most of us are trying to eat better, exercise more frequently, and read more books, have you considered any quality-of-life upgrades for your home? Perhaps one that will make all your other new habits easier to stick to? Shea Homes® will show you how you can bring a minimalist philosophy into your home.

Shea Homes® has put together a few ideas to help you simplify and perhaps, create something new and different for you and your home.

Pet parents have many things to consider when making a home pet-friendly. Which type of flooring is best for pets - and pet owners? Can flooring be stylish and practical at the same time? Read on for the pros and cons of installing vinyl flooring in your home.

If you haven’t already, the time is approaching to wake up your A/C unit from its hibernation. Fortunately for our homeowners, most Shea homes carry the ENERGY STAR label and use up to 20-30 percent less energy than other non-certified new homes, which means a percentage of your current bill could be going to something else! But before you fully flip the air conditioning switch, make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep things cool on your own! Here are five simple tips that will keep you feeling comfortable without cranking the air conditioning. 

Let's talk seasonal springtime flowers. They’re one of the best ways to add some color to your garden and attract not just you, but pollinators like butterflies and honey bees. Here are seven flowers perfect for any garden in the spring.