Renovating your kitchen is an exciting project, but the various tasks involved can also make it a daunting one—especially for home improvement novices. While some projects can save money on the overall costs of a kitchen remodel you need to know when it’s safer to leave tasks to the professionals. Here… read more →
Preparing walls for painting is the most difficult part of the painting process. If you don’t put in the time to scrape, patch, sand, and prime the walls, your finished project will show it. To get beautiful, glass-smooth walls and baseboards, follow these simple preparation tips: Things you Need Vacuum… read more →
Few people look forward to tax season, and when you’re a new homeowner, filing can be even more daunting. Suddenly, you have new forms to fill out and more potential for making a mistake. But taxes aren’t all bad; homeowners get more tax benefits than renters. And if you can avoid… read more →
You can get a great deal on real estate owned property, but buying a home owned by a lender comes with some risk. Lenders sell REO properties “as is,” meaning you won’t receive any information about the history of the home. That could create some problems when you go to insure… read more →
Though often overlooked, your garage is one of the most important rooms in the house. It’s also one of the largest. It gets used several times everyday. It acts as a main storage unit. Plus, if you have an attached addition, it probably becomes your most accessible entryway, which makes… read more →
Home improvement projects can cost a ton of money—but if you pick the right one, you could make your money back, the latest edition of an annual survey found. The cost of labor and materials can vary, as can the perceived return on investment, but these five remodeling projects with a midrange… read more →
In today’s American homes, the location of the laundry room has moved from the traditional basement to the first or sometimes even the second floor, or adjacent to a master suite. This change in location has created some liabilities that should be anticipated by homeowners. Consider the water hoses running from… read more →
Ah, remember the first time you laid eyes on your home? Whether it was love at first sight or a relationship you knew you could build on, you probably felt that excited spark. But as with most relationships, how we feel about our home can fizzle a bit with time.… read more →
In today’s American homes, the location of the laundry room has moved from the traditional basement to the first or sometimes even the second floor, or adjacent to a master suite. This change in location has created some liabilities that should be anticipated by homeowners. Consider the water hoses running from… read more →
Property history research gives you a picture of how the history of your property developed through the years. The history may purely serve to staunch your curiosity. But you may also learn why some things were built as they were and—potentially—learn more information to help you fix or update your home. If you’re… read more →