By Anita Ginsburg Dealing with a pest infestation is one problem no one wants to have. You could expect to see an infestation in your basement or garage, but pests can even take up residence in your roof. Related:4 Signs Your Home Needs Roof Repair Immediately While you may consider your roof to be indestructible, it's actually far from it. If allowed to linger for...
There are many things you need to remember to take care of when moving from one home to another. One of these is forwarding your mail to your new address, which begins with changing your address with the United States Postal Service (USPS). Related: Helpful Checklist for Moving out of State Whether you're making a local move or relocating out of state, changing your...
By Megan Kezell Homebuyers with growing families need a lot of storage space. Everyone expects interior rooms to be top-notch, but they don't expect the garage to be anything more than a large empty space. Maximizing that vast space with actual storage solutions keeps clutter out of the main living area, increasing the value of your home. A spick-and-span garage...
By Barbara Butler Play is the universal language of childhood and every kid is drawn to it, regardless of ability. For children who have mobility challenges, finding a welcoming space to enjoy play is not always as easy as we'd like. One solution is to create a playful, accessible oasis in your own backyard. Through my involvement with the Magical Bridge Foundation,...
By Rae Steinbach Just because you've harvested the last of your crops doesn't mean that your work out in the vegetable garden is done. With the season drawing to a close, you need to do some work to prepare your garden for winter. Related: A Beginner's Guide to Growing a Vegetable Garden By doing a little bit of work in the fall, you can protect your garden from...
By Brooke Chaplan When you think of remodeling your home, your mind likely jumps immediately to your kitchen or bathrooms. While these are excellent spaces to remodel, there are plenty of other rooms throughout your home that can benefit from a little extra attention. Related: When It Comes to Home Remodeling, DIY Wins If you're in need of some inspiration for your...
By Anita Ginsburg As hard as we try, it often seems like there's never enough space for everything we want to do. However, if you're a homeowner who finally won the war on clutter, you might be wondering what to do with a now-empty garage. Related: 5 Space-Saving Garage Storage Hacks Here are five great ideas for what you can do to transform your garage: Home...
By Meghan Belnap As your family grows, it's important to create an environment that's conducive to creating lasting experiences and memories. That's why you should ensure your family has a comfortable and spacious place to live. Related: How to Afford a Luxury Family Home With a Reasonable Mortgage If you're a part of a beginning family, you'll need to consider...
By Kara Masterson Living off the grid comes with a lot of responsibility. This includes detaching yourself from your municipal sewage system. Truth be told, sewage is something many people don't think about even when they're considering living off the grid. Related: Top 10 States for Homeowners to Invest in Renewable Energy There are several options if you want...
The world can get a little overwhelming these days with news headlines giving us bad news at every turn. That's why safety is high on the priority list for homebuyers. And with help from WalletHub's newly released report—2019's Safest States in America—consumers can help narrow down their choices for a place to call home. The report considers 52 key safety indicators...
