Before winter sets in, make sure to perform proper maintenance on your home to avoid unwanted problems.
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Hurricane season can often last six months. Make sure to review your homeowner’s or renter’s policies to ensure you have the right coverage before the storms touch down.
Hiring the right contractor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during a home improvement or repair project.
A hailstorm just blew in through your neighborhood. Suddenly, there are people at your door telling you they can repair your home’s damage quickly and easily. What would you do?
Hurricanes We’ve all seen the dramatic effect hurricanes can have, both the initial wind and rain and the floods and devastation that follow. There are steps you can take to stay safe and reduce damage to your property in the event of a storm. Note that neither home nor business insurance covers flood damage from a hurricane, including floods from…
Real talk: Buying your first house – or any house! – is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in a lifetime. (That’s why it matters to do your research about homeowners insurance.) My husband and I have been house hunting for more than three years. And if your experience is anything like ours… it’s an emotional roller coaster. As…
We all love watching our children express their artistic side. But over time the mountains of paintings, drawings and crafts can get overwhelming. As parents, we can tell ourselves that nobody really needs a dozen stick-figure family portraits, but that doesn’t make us feel any less guilty for tossing these priceless “masterpieces” in the trash. Maybe your art collection is…
Good fences make good neighbors. At least that’s how the saying goes. Planning to install a fence of your own? While it might seem like a straightforward DIY project, rookie mistakes could quickly turn your fence into an eyesore (and an expensive one, at that). Don’t let this simple project turn into more of a headache than a home improvement….
The days are longer and the temperature is warm. If you have young children, chances are they spend a lot of time cooped up inside or staring at screens. And maybe you haven’t been so active yourself. Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors? Here are some game ideas to help you soak up the sunshine from the…
Houseplants offer a quick, easy way to add a splash of color to your home decor. And they’ve been proven to help purify the air inside your house, too. But have you ever bought a beautiful plant from a local greenhouse, only to watch it shrivel up a few weeks later? If so, you know there’s a lot more to…