One of the most overlooked areas of a home is the attic. Often forgotten except to store old boxes and keepsakes, attics actually have a lot of potential when it comes to remodeling your home, creating more living space, and opening up the space you already have. Here’s some attic… read more →
It’s hardly surprising potential home buyers often overlook transitional properties in favor of prime real estate. Purchasing a home in a neighborhood on the upswing is likely to be more affordable and add value to your quality of life and bottom line over time. As you go house hunting, keep in… read more →
This was a big week for housing data, with more signs pointing toward demand building. The key question for the housing market will be whether new and existing home supply will follow suit. New construction starts in December were up 4.4%, inching closer to an annualized rate of 1.1 million,… read more →
Major appliances don’t last forever. It’s a sad fact of homeownership. One day the boiler will go cold. The microwave will beep no more. The window air conditioning unit will grow warm. Each one is expected to last only a certain time. If that time is just around the corner, maybe you should… read more →
It’s moving day. Everything is packed the rental truck is parked outside, and despite your prayers for sunshine the weather forecast is coming true—a storm is brewing, prompting worries of soaked boxes and ruined furniture. But moving in bad weather doesn’t have to be a nightmare. If you have to move when… read more →
He bristles at your questions about his work history. He says there’s no reason to solicit other contractor bids. His company demands payment up front, in cash. He tells you this is the way renovations get done. Maybe you don’t know any different because this is your first major home… read more →
The best way to brighten a drab and dreary home is with light. However, you can turn on the light even without wattage. Here, we offer three lighting tricks—with and without light bulbs—to light up your home. Lighten Your Décor If your home appears dark and dismal, keep two principles in mind:… read more →
No matter who you are, or where you live, everyone needs to reduce the amount of mold and mildew in the air they are breathing in. If you smell a musty odor in your home or workplace, there is a good chance that it is probably mold or mildew. Of… read more →
The doors, the windows, and most likely the azalea bush by the driveway—you’d expect those to stay with the new house you just bought, and you’d be right. But what stays in the house when you buy it? Who claims the washer and dryer? Will the sellers bequeath the lawn mower? What… read more →
Homeowners who decide they’re ready to become move-up buyers face a chicken-or-egg dilemma: Should they see their current home first and then buy another, or buy a new one and then sell? The answer depends on several factors, including your local market conditions, your financing options and your feelings about potentially… read more →