By Rachelle Wilber Repainting your living room is an exciting opportunity to refresh and transform one of the most lively spaces in your home. While it can feel like a big job at first, with the right guidance, you’ll find the process satisfying and the end result rewarding. Whether you’re reinvigorating your walls with a fresh color or sprucing up the existing...
By Brentnie Daggett, Rentec Direct Homeowners across the country face yet another challenge in an already tough market—rapidly rising insurance premiums. From inflation-driven cost increases to a rise in devastating natural disasters, the price of protecting a home has surged. Rising costs are affecting both new homebuyers and long-time homeowners alike, with...
By Kara Masterson
Maintaining a warm and cozy home during the colder months is essential for both comfort and energy efficiency. Whether you're preparing for winter's chill or dealing with a sudden drop in temperature, these strategies can help keep your home warm while managing energy costs.
Improve Insulation
Proper insulation is key to keeping your home...
By Kara Masterson Transforming your backyard into a functional and attractive space can significantly enhance your outdoor living experience while increasing your home's value. With the right approach, you can create a backyard that suits your style and fulfills your practical needs. Here are seven essential tips to help you remodel your backyard efficiently. Plan...
By Kara Masterson Maintaining a clean and functional sewer system is essential for preventing inconvenient backups and avoiding expensive repairs. Proactive upkeep not only ensures that your plumbing operates efficiently but also minimizes the risk of severe issues developing over time. By following these detailed tips, you can improve your system’s longevity...
By Dixie Somers It's a nightmare for many homeowners: coming home to a puddle of water in your kitchen, basement or laundry room. Floods can cause extensive damage to your home and belongings, leaving you with costly repairs and the hassle of starting over. But with the right preparation, you can minimize the impact of a flood on your home. In this guide, we'll...
By Devin Meenan Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” is indisputably one of the most influential horror novels ever penned–just this past month saw the release of the latest movie adaptation, “Nosferatu.” (This one is specifically a remake of the original “Nosferatu,” a silent film from 1922 which loosely adapted “Dracula.”) What many people might not know...
By Lizzie Weakley As you cozy up indoors, one of the essential aspects of home comfort is ensuring that your heating system is running efficiently. However, in the pursuit of warmth, many homeowners inadvertently make heating mistakes that can lead to skyrocketing energy bills and compromised system performance. Understanding these common pitfalls not only helps...
By Brentnie Daggett, Rentec Direct Trends in real estate come and go, but embracing environmentally friendly living at home is one trend that is here to stay. Once considered a “nice-to-have” feature, sustainable home upgrades have become a defining priority for today’s homeowners as they set out to lower their environmental impact. Nearly 70 percent of Millenials...
By Kara Masterson Winter storms may create picturesque landscapes, but the heavy snow they bring can wreak havoc on your home—especially your roof. Snow is deceptively heavy, and when it piles up, it can strain your roof’s structure, sometimes causing serious and costly damage. Taking note of potential warning signs after a snowstorm is essential to safeguard...
