7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone

7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone

A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. #1 Install Patio Fans Mosquitos may have...
‘I-Really-Can’t-Deal!’ Patio Problems Solved

‘I-Really-Can’t-Deal!’ Patio Problems Solved

Summertiiiime and the living is supposed to be easy — but not if you live on a hot mess of a patio. Whether it’s dying plants, a view of your neighbor’s garbage cans, or mosquitoes that threaten to drain you before you can drain a beer, patios tend to...
How Much It Costs to Keep Up with the Joneses

How Much It Costs to Keep Up with the Joneses

They’re making a pricey remodeling mistake. You don’t have to Jealous of your neighbors’ new master bath? Who wouldn’t be? It’s got heated floors, a sauna, and a massive whirlpool tub. To be honest, your own bathroom looks like the shower station at...
4 Things Smart Homeowners Always Know to Do in May

4 Things Smart Homeowners Always Know to Do in May

The lazy days of summer officially kick off Memorial Day weekend. Giving your home a little extra love this month can save you time and money. #1 Chill With a New Fridge Is yours leaking water, cooling less efficiently, or just too limited on storage space? May is the...
How Much Do Windows Cost?

How Much Do Windows Cost?

The average cost to replace windows isn’t cheap. Here’s how to be sure you’re spending smart Maybe it’s finally time for new windows, but can you afford it? And what if you make a mistake that makes your house look even worse? It can, and does, happen. You put...
7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House

7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House

The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market As a smart seller, you’ll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t be...
10 Tips for Buying a New Home

10 Tips for Buying a New Home

House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These 10 tips will guide you through through the home buying process. 1. Know What Kind of New...