There are several reasons why homeowners choose to DIY various home repair projects. It might be due to budget limitations, to save money, or just to enjoy a good challenge and proudly build sweat equity. However, substantial tasks are considered too technical, too...
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Is Downsizing Right For You? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making The Move
There's a host of reasons many homeowners choose to downsize. Perhaps they’re going to retire soon or their kids have already flown the coop. There’s no need for the extra rooms anymore; cleaning and maintaining them can also be costly. Or maybe...
5 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid When DIY Painting Your House
Adding a fresh coat of paint is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to give your home the makeover it deserves. It breathes new life into your space, no matter if you're painting the interior or exterior of your home.Whether you are a typical homeowner who wants to...
The Biggest Financial and Non-Financial Benefits of Owning A Home: A Refresher During This National Homeownership Month
In the midst of a global pandemic, our homes have become much more than a space that provides a roof over our heads. We've experienced sheltering in place for several months, so having a place we can call our own has become invaluable. For many, our homes have also...
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Furniture for Your New Home
Selecting and buying furniture for your beautiful abode, whether it be a sofa, dining table or any other piece, is no doubt fun and exciting. Especially if you're a first-time homeowner who finally has the liberty to choose whatever furniture you want to fill your...
5 Cleaning Habits You Need To Break for Better Housekeeping
Cleaning is tough, but it's something we need to do consistently to take care of our humble abode. Not to mention it’s a crucial task to keep our family and home safe in this pandemic age. But since it’s a tedious job, we’re often guilty of...
The Rise of Multigenerational Living and the Challenges That Come With It
A multigenerational household is typically made up of aging parents, their adult children, and their teenage or young grandchildren. This setup has seen a steady rise in recent years, with over 64 million Americans living and sharing a multigenerational household,...
7 Safety Tips to Prevent Kitchen Fires This Thanksgiving Holiday
We may have been cooking more at home ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but the days leading to the Thanksgiving holiday are when most of us will spend the entire day in the kitchen preparing and cooking everything—from the glorious turkey, to potatoes,...
3 Huge Tips For Refinancing Your Mortgage Even If You Have Bad Credit
Refinancing your mortgage can help ease your financial burden and give you some breathing room. And with the current rates staying at an all-time low, it might be worthwhile to look into refinancing options so you can save money on your monthly payments. However,...
10 Crucial Fall Maintenance Tasks To Prepare Your Home for the Colder Months
As you enjoy the smell and warmth of pumpkin-flavored drinks and candles, pulling up some cozy sweaters as the weather grows colder, it's also important to prepare your home for the winter or colder months to prevent any costly damage later on. Fall is the perfect...