School is starting soon, figure out how to organize your new home. Looking for a home for sale in Columbia can be stressful use some of these tips to help organize a portion of your life.

Moving can be exhausting. With all of the things you have to worry about when relocating, you're bound to need some help, so we've compiled a list of our favorite resources in the Columbia area for those who are moving to take advantage of.

Mid-Summer blues got you feeling down? Look no further than this delicious twist on a classic summer dessert! Celebrity Chef Ina Garten has shared her take on yummy summer S'mores and we can't wait to try this quick and easy treat! Enjoy this treat in your new home in Columbia MO.

You work so hard watering, fertilizing and tending to your garden all spring and now that you can kick back and enjoy all of your hard work, you notice that your garden is overrun by weeds! Don't fret. this helpful guide will help you identify and eliminate those pesky garden invaders!

Summer is officially in full swing! As we sit here in our office trying to fight those mid-week blues, naturally we began to discuss our plans for dinner. When we couldn't think of anything we can all cook other than spaghetti, we figured it was time to look up some more recipes.

Lately, the weather has been, shall we say, less than ideal. We hate seeing another day come and go with everyone cooped up inside because of the rain, so the team here at Girard Homes came up with a few ideas to brighten up your dreary days.

We won't lie to you, home ownership can be frightening. Bubbles popping and inflating, interest rates changing, and mortgages are enough to turn you away. Despite all of this though, we're here to reassure you that the benefits of owning your home far outweigh those of renting.

Mother's Day is just around the corner (tomorrow!), and the team here at Girard Homes would like to take the time to say a few things to our moms, and to all of the moms out there. 

Want to have a great night with your sweetheart but feel like you can't because you're pinching pennies? Don't sweat it! You can have a great, below-budget, date night from the comfort of your own home by following these simple tips!

If you can't you remember the last time you cleaned your pantry out and really did a good job with it, it might be time to organize your pantry. With these easy tips your pantry will be as good as new in no time!

Our newest community, South Wind, is located in Ashland, just south of Columbia. Ashland's population is just under 4,000, so it certainly has the "small town" culture, but don't let that fool you, because there is plenty to do in Ashland!

Winter can be a beautiful time, waking up to freshly fallen snow, and the crisp air that makes everything feel new again are all great. But, winter also brings bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous icy conditions that threaten not only the road, but your home too.