Fall is finally in full swing, and while right now that means beautiful foliage, perfectly cool temperatures, and pumpkins everywhere, it also means that winter will soon be here. Once the seriously cold temperatures hit, most homeowners start … [Read more...] about Fantastic Home Improvements For A Fall-Ready Home
When it comes to the heart of the home, many families are looking for an upgrade. In fact, U.S. homeowners remodel more than 10.2 million kitchens each year. But whether you're looking for more functionality or you want to add value to your property … [Read more...] about Cut Costs, Get Cooking: How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation
When it comes to unexpected expenses around your home, chances are you think of leaving the light on in the kitchen when you're not there or energy-draining appliances that are plugged in 24/7. But it's not just your electrical waste that can kick … [Read more...] about Four Unexpected Things Around Your Home That Are Costing You Money
“Don’t be that guy.” That is the self-educating mantra I tell myself to keep myself from doing things that I find abhorrent in others. Sometimes the most important thing in life to learn isn’t learning what to do, but what not to do. An important … [Read more...] about Do Homeowner Associations Wield Too Much Power?
As I get older, I steadily realize that a homeowner must assume a banker’s mindset relative to home maintenance. The value of home and property must be maintained at all costs. That can be hard to do, considering how often a person … [Read more...] about Money Pit Projects That Will Tank Your Home’s Value
Every homeowner must understand the economics of home ownership. If you own a home, it's important to be aware of the cost of basic repairs. Well over a third of American homeowners have absolutely no idea how much a contractor might charge for their … [Read more...] about Tips for Finding the Right Contractor for Your Home
The average cost of a new home is about $362,000. Most people pay about $1,200 for their monthly mortgage payments, in addition to other expenses. A home is probably the last, and greatest investment that an American homeowner can make in a lifetime, … [Read more...] about Do It Yourself Home Pest Control
When I was a kid in the 1980s, I always thought that one day we would live life as seen on the futuristic-for-its-time cartoon, the Jetsons. That is, human beings would be traveling in flying cars and robot servants would attend to all of their … [Read more...] about Roomba 860 vs 880: Which One Is Best?
