Even if your home was in pristine condition when you moved in, you may want to change some things so that your new home will reflect your own tastes and personality.

Go green: A few changes to the landscaping of your home can make a world of difference! You might want to consider planting some fruit trees in the backyard, adding a touch of color with some bright and unusual flowers, or perhaps finally starting the vegetable garden youve always dreamed about.

Spin it: Ceiling fans are an excellent way to keep everyone cool, and theyre beautiful as well. But did you know that they can also help you save on your energy bill?

Keep it green: Harsh summer heat can up the ante when it comes to caring for your lawn. Make sure to keep it watered and fertilized!

Maintenance means everything: Ideally, you should clean your gutters twice per year. Maintaining clean gutters will help you to avoid drainage problems that could potentially lead to more costly repairs.

Make a list: Spend some time taking stock of the kinds of maintenance and improvement projects youd like to begin. A well-considered list will help you to set reachable goals.

• DO water every five to six days during the warm season.
• DO water early in the morning.

Water = Green: Water is one ingredient that your lawn cannot live without, so make sure that youve got a great routine in place for keeping the lawn damp.

Dance while you dust: This is the perfect time to fully indulge your musical interests; break out the iPod or turn up the CD player, and youll be singing along to your favorite tunes and wont find cleaning to be a chore at all!