Of course, everyone wants to have good neighbors. It’s nice to have a social circle who can help you out in a pinch, borrow a tool from, chat with, and share a glass of lemonade now and then. Most people claim to want those kind of neighbor relationships, yet more and more people say that […]
Whether you are trying to sell a home or just enjoy living there, chances are you like the feel of a lot of space, a certain wide open air that makes you feel free. There’s a reason for that on multiple levels – physically, it’s programmed into humans to know that they can easily leave […]
When you’re trying to buy a home, you’re taking a careful look at what you earn, what you spend, and what you can afford. The part that many people forget is the incidentals – those expenses that fly under your radar but definitely take a hit on your wallet. These can add up quickly because […]
First impressions matter – and the latest research shows that’s especially true when buying a home. In fact, the way your home looks on the outside trumps almost any interior update, including ones that people thing are “the big ones” – such as kitchens and bathrooms. That doesn’t mean that there’s no point in updating […]
There are few things more fun and satisfying than turning an old, rusty set of furniture into a beautiful set for your front porch or garden. Even better if it’s just a few dollars to complete! First you need to decide if the condition of your furniture is salvageable. Rust in general is salvageable, but […]
Everyone wants a gorgeous wreath for their front door, but most people are pretty stunned by the price-tag of these wreaths at their local florist or craft store. A wreath that matches the season is the perfect statement for your home – but can be very expensive if you live in an area that has […]
Few things can freshen a home and make it look new like pressure-washing can! Fortunately, pressure-washers are inexpensive to rent and may be worthwhile to buy if you have a good deal of mud, pollen, or mold that seems to accumulate on brick, wood, or siding. Pressure-washing painted wood or other painted surfaces isn’t advised […]
Most people have a healthy respect of water and for good reason: did you know that in children ages 1 – 4, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death? This takes many by surprise, because it doesn’t seem to receive the attention that SIDS, car seat safety, and fire detectors do. People who own […]
You’re never going to appeal to everyone’s primary interest, but some studies suggest that millennial buyers are most interested in a kitchen. It makes sense – the generation that now holds major buying power is collectively a generation that is interested in health, green initiatives, and they work long hours, so ease and convenience is […]
Ah, the perfect credit score. We all dream of it, and a few attain it, but the truth is you don’t really need a perfect credit score to get the best interest rates on loans. A good credit score is enough for most people’s needs, but that may be tricky to obtain and hard to […]
