These days, everyone is looking to save time and trouble. We aim to help! We will offer a simple tip for everything from home renovation to cleaning to home buying in this space every month.

Today’s tip: Turn on holiday lights from the warmth of your house:

It’s the season of lights, but let’s face it: it’s also the season of plummeting temperatures, snow and ice. So what could be better than turning off your holiday lights with a remote control button? This Christmas, consider buying remote control power strips: one for inside and another for outside. You can then plug your Christmas tree lights into one strip, along with any other inside lighted décor, and your outdoor lights into another. A simple click and the house sparkles. Another click and it’s lights out. Happy holidays indeed.