American homeowners are expected to spend close to $340 billion on home improvements and repairs in 2018. A critical step in making those improvements a success is hiring the right contractor.
One of the most important things you must do when moving into a new home with a young child is childproof it. The infographic below can help you determine the proper safety measures and childproofing steps to keep your family safe at home.
As you head toward your closing date, one of the most helpful things you can do to prepare for homeownership is to make sure you are properly equipped. With the right tools, you can nail this home-owning thing on the first try!
The care and attention you show your lawn, flowers, vegetables, or other landscaping plants can draw more than the appreciation of your neighbors. It can also make them quite inviting to hungry rabbits, not to mention deer, field mice, moles, cats, and raccoons.
As you start to pull together your home improvement list this Spring, think about reaching for the green. For the investment, greener choices can help you save money in the long run and preserve resources for future generations.
As you start prepping to move from your current residence to your new one, include your pets in the process since these family members tend to like familiarity. To minimize their stress levels and maximize their comfort in the face of this big change, here are some things to keep in mind as you make the big move.
Keeping your financial and personal documents organized and periodically purging and shredding or permanently erasing those you no longer need not only helps reduce the clutter—paper and electronic—it also can remind you how far you've come financially and inspire you in setting future goals.
With the world coming together to cheer on some of its best Olympic athletes, winter sports will be top of mind. While a backyard bobsledding track may not be in the cards, an ice rink might be just the thing to feed your family's Olympic Fever.
Few traditions have a stronger emotional pull than preparing your home for the holidays. For many families, hanging outdoor lights and setting up decorations, while sharing a glass of eggnog or two is an annual tradition.
The best vacations are true departures from everyday life. To accomplish that feeling, however, you need to leave your cares behind. Here are some tips to help you do that whenever you leave your home unoccupied for several days.
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