Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love — entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But large projects like adding a new deck or repairing an existing one can be daunting, even for a savvy DIYer. Safety is...
Things to Do When Moving Into a New House

Things to Do When Moving Into a New House

It’s easy to get super excited about moving into your new house. But for your own safety and security, be sure to cross these tasks off your checklist before you call the house home. 6 Things to Do When Moving Into Your New Home Tip #1 Change the Locks You...
Can You Afford That House? 6 Easy Ways to Find Out

Can You Afford That House? 6 Easy Ways to Find Out

If you’re considering purchasing a home, you’ve likely already considered how much you have available for a down payment, what an ideal mortgage payment would be, and how much home you can actually afford based on your monthly income. But what about your lifestyle?...
7 Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Home Cleaner Longer

7 Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Home Cleaner Longer

When cleaning your home, why not do it in such a way that’ll keep your home cleaner with less effort? Here are 7 ways to keep your house spring-clean fresh all year long: #1 Use Humidity to Defy Dust Low humidity levels cause static electricity. Not only does...
8 Spring Lawn Care Tasks You Need to Do Now

8 Spring Lawn Care Tasks You Need to Do Now

How to prepare your yard for spring so you can enjoy it more and work on it less. Temps might still be a long way from shorts and T-shirts, but if your soil is warming up, it’s time to tackle your spring lawn care tasks. Especially if you want a gorgeous yard...
8 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes

8 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes

Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score to avoid common tax mistakes As you prepare your tax returns for 2022, be careful not to make any of these eight common tax mistakes, especially when it comes to the property tax deduction or...
8 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns

8 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns

Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Your home is in the perfect location, came at the perfect price, with the perfect lot. (Yay southern exposure!) But the home itself? Perfect isn’t the adjective...
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing

7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing

Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home. When you’re ready to close on the sale of your home and move to your new home, you may be so close to the finish line that you coast, thinking there’s nothing left for you to...
Your Home’s Unsung Hero — The Closet

Your Home’s Unsung Hero — The Closet

Closets get a bad rap: too small, too cluttered, never as perfect as we want them to be. It’s time to recognize the value they add (and get some savvy organizing tips) More vital than a bathroom, more useful than a kitchen, your closets make every other room look...
4 Affordable DIYs That Boost Home Value

4 Affordable DIYs That Boost Home Value

We’ve got practical and pretty blogger projects that pack a payoff. These four projects can boost your home’s value and good looks for a lot less money that total room renovations. And you can knock out each yourself over a weekend — or two. #1 Ikea Hack...