By Anita Ginsburg The drains in your home are only designed to handle things like water, human waste and toilet tissue. If you put anything else down them, they can easily get clogged. Related: Is It Time to Call a Plumber? Be Aware of These Signs You may not notice an issue right away, but foreign items can start to build up, which will keep your pipes from flowing...
By Anita Ginsburg During any season when you need to use your furnace, the last thing you want is to have it malfunction. The thing is, even if you schedule regular maintenance and keep your unit clean, there are still some issues that can go from bad to worse quickly. Here are four common furnace issues that are more dangerous than you may think: Dirty Air Filters Although...
By Brooke Chaplan Having a swimming pool increases the value of your home, but renovations to the pool can add even more value. Like anything else, pools can be updated and improved to maximize their appeal to potential buyers and to boost the benefits they provide to current residents. Here are four of the best ways to add value to a swimming pool when you renovate...
By Marion Weiler Often, when in crisis, we ask ourselves, "why me?" or "why now?" But perhaps the question should be "why not me?" "Why me?" puts us in the position of being a victim, and more often than not, it prohibits us from moving forward in a constructive way. On the contrary, "Why not me?" empowers us to identify new avenues for growth and the opportunity...
Getting ready for a move is a stressful enough situation. Moving out of state brings with it extra issues you need to deal with. Things can start to get complicated when you're making a long-distance move, so here is a moving checklist to help you prepare: Hiring Movers You'll need to be careful when choosing the right moving company to use. It's an expensive cost...
By Meghan Belnap Putting an older home on the market has its own particular challenges. While many buyers prefer a newer home, there are many who appreciate older architecture. Related: Why You Need to Update Your Home Before Listing It Here are a handful of ways that you can make your older home look fresh in order to get a better sale price. Pay Attention to Landscaping Your...
By Brentnie Daggett Spring is here, and we aren't the only ones excited for longer days and warmer weather. Spring also means small animals, vermin and other pests are out and looking for food (and maybe some warmth on those cooler nights). It's time to take preventative measures and implement some pest control strategies to avoid unwelcome guests in your home. Related:...
By Anita Ginsburg Being a homeowner means taking on a lot of responsibility, which includes ensuring your family remains safe and secure while in your home. This requires taking steps to stop burglars and other intruders from breaking into your property. Related: 6 Things Professional Burglars Don't Want You to Know Burglars are most active during the summer and,...
By Anica Oaks Gauging a potential fixer-upper is a complicated undertaking that requires experience, knowledge and good judgment to know the difference between a serious fault and a cosmetic flaw. Related: 10 Easy Improvements to Make on Your Fixer Upper There are many different things that you should look at and consider when buying a fixer-upper; however, there...
By Brooke Chaplan One of the first things that people notice about a home is its front lawn, which adds to a property's curb appeal. A well-kept yard with tasteful design elements can attract buyers if your home is on the market or make it more enjoyable for you and your family. Related: Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal Here are some ideas to...
