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What Do Home Inspectors Look For?
A home inspection is one of the most critical steps during the process of buying or selling a home. As a buyer, a home inspection can alert you to possible problems that you should be aware of before making such…
How To Make a Home Inventory
As a homeowner, it can be incredibly helpful to have a comprehensive inventory of everything in your home. When disaster strikes, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’ve cataloged your possessions and can provide proof to your insurance company…
How To Make a Home Inventory
As a homeowner, it can be incredibly helpful to have a comprehensive inventory of everything in your home. When disaster strikes, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’ve cataloged your possessions and can provide proof to your insurance company…
When You Shouldn’t Make Extra Mortgage Payments
Paying off your mortgage early is a good thing, right? While we’d all love to have full ownership of our homes sooner rather than later, it isn’t always the best option. In fact, depending on your financial situation, it may…
How to Save Money on Moving Supplies
When you buy a house, you prepare yourself for expected costs such as a down payment and closing fees. But if you want to make sure you don’t blow your budget, you should also take into account the costs associated…
Styling Your Houseplants
One of the best ways to beat the winter “blahs” is to bring a little bit of the outdoors in. Houseplants provide so many benefits from boosting your mental health to purifying the air you breathe. But acquiring plants and…
8 Ways to Love Your Home
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! And that doesn’t just mean the love you feel for your special someone. Your love can also extend to your home. There are many ways that we can love and care for…
Last-Minute Valentine’s Gifts for the Home
Is your special Valentine a new homeowner? Then there’s no better way to show them how much you care than by gifting them something for their new place! Of course, if you’re reading this then you waited until the last…
Living on a One-Way Street
You’ve found a home you love and would like to put in an offer. But the thing is – it’s on a one-way street. If you’ve never lived on a one-way street then you may be wondering whether or not…
Buying a Home as a Single Parent
Homeownership is a dream for many Americans. But if you’re a single parent, you may think that buying a home is out of reach. While it can be challenging to buy on your own with kids, it’s not impossible. In…
Save Money on Moving Costs
Are you getting ready to start fresh in a new house? Congratulations! That’s a big achievement and a milestone to celebrate. But before you pop that champagne cork, you need to think about the next big step – moving. Packing…
Ideas for Your Home’s Nook
Do you have a space in your home that’s just, well, sort of quirky? You know what we mean – it’s oddly shaped, small, or has an unusual layout? It can be challenging to figure out what to do with…
6 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room
Brrrrrrrr! Did you just feel a cold draft? Winter is here, and for many of us, that means freezing temperatures. It can also mean higher electric bills when we’re trying to warm up a room that is always cold. But…
Our Favorite Cleaning Hacks
Are you desperate to get a handle on cleaning your home, but you’re short on time? Join the club! It can be hard in today’s world to stay on top of everything we need to do, let alone keep a…
Organize With Thrift Store Finds
Are you hoping to get a handle on your clutter in 2022? Clutter can be seriously demoralizing, and make you feel stuck or burned out. But getting a handle on clutter can feel daunting – or expensive. Fortunately, there are…
Conquer Your Unfinished Basement Laundry Room
Do you dread heading into your unfinished basement to do a load of laundry? It’s already hard enough to keep on top of your laundry without having to tackle it in a dreary environment. The good news is that it…
Easy Weekend Cleaning Projects
Have you made any progress toward your New Year’s resolution of keeping your house clean? It’s definitely a worthy goal for the New Year, but it’s also one that can be tough to keep. If you’re like most people, cleaning…
10 Basic Tools New Homeowners Need
Regular maintenance is a big part of being a homeowner. Once you close on a home, you’re going to be responsible for keeping it in good condition and repairing any damage that may occur. In order to do this, you’re…