You just bought a home, and now that the weather is cooler, you are feeling every draft. You’re already dealing with mortgage payments, so should you invest in window upgrades as well? Replacing windows carries a large bill—some estimates range from $8,000 to $24,000, depending on your house as well as the types of… read more →
While many of us would be fearful of repairing a roof or installing an electrical outlet, there are plenty of things that the average homeowner can—and should—know how to do. Here are five projects that will boost your handyman (or handywoman) confidence and save you money by not having to… read more →
There’s nothing like the holidays to bring people closer … and closer and closer, until the cousins are practically on top of each other sleeping on the living room floor. But welcoming holiday guests into your home doesn’t mean dodging sleeping bags as you cross the living room—or sticking Aunt… read more →
Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, you are guaranteed to find the right Christmas Tree Farm for you! We collected a few Local Christmas… read more →
Although the holiday time can be a hectic season for showing and selling your home there is a major advantage to staging and showing your home at this time of year: You have a chance to show your home at its very best, adorned with warmth and cheer that’s sure to charm. Nothing is… read more →
As the weather turns colder, snowbirds are locking up their homes and heading off for a more pleasant clime. Others are flying across the country to visit loved ones for the holidays. Whenever you choose to get away, your pre-trip preparations should include home-security measures, so you won’t leave the… read more →
There comes a time in nearly every homeowner’s life when the inevitable happens– you run out of space to store your belongings. Whether’s it’s an overstuffed garage or a bursting-at-the-seams attic, eventually the limit is reached. That’s when it’s time to make a decision, either a massive decluttering or a trip… read more →
Celebrate the holiday season with a drive or a stroll through one of the Washington, DC area’s spectacle of lights at a local park or along the water in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia. These Christmas light displays are beautiful and a great way to share the magic and joy… read more →