- Housing News
- May 22, 2018
How to Personalize Your Home and Make it Your Own
Your home is a reflection of you and your personality so have fun and show off your creativity.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle Articles
- Housing News
- March 23, 2018
The Best Way to Celebrate National Puppy Day: Welcoming Home a Puppy
While March 23 is National Puppy Day, any day you find yourself looking into a pair of adoring brown eyes and see a wagging tail has the potential for being a day to celebrate puppies. It's just as likely to also be the day you open your home to a new family member. Though your heart may be ready for a new pet, is your house?
- Housing News
- March 14, 2018
Choosing the Right Oven Is as Easy as Pie... or Pi!
Pi Day is March 14 and is often celebrated by making and enjoying a pie. The perfect pie takes the perfect recipe—and a good oven. But what are the ingredients for a good oven?
- Housing News
- February 23, 2018
It All Comes Out in the Laundry (Room)!
Let's face it…we all have dirty laundry, literally. Whether it's something you do weekly—or, for some families, daily—having a dedicated and organized laundry room in your home makes it easier to get the job done.
- Housing News
- February 13, 2018
New or Used: Tips for Furnishing Your New Home
After the ink dries on your closing agreement and you test the keys in the lock, it's time to face the prospect of turning that now-empty house into your next home. So, how do you satisfy your champagne decorating tastes on what’s likely to be the diet cola budget you have left?
- Homeowners
- February 5, 2018
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Did you fall in love with your home at first sight? For many homebuyers, the first step through the door seals the deal. They just feel right…at home. However, with time, love for your home is a lot like the love you feel for your family and friends. There are some things you need to get used to, and it takes some maintenance to keep the feeling going strong.
- Homeowners
- January 10, 2018
The Year in Bargains - infographic
Want to know when all your favorite things to buy will be at the lowest price? Check out our month-by-month infographic to keep you on track with your budget for the coming year!
- Housing News
- January 9, 2018
PANTONE® Color of the Year: The Power of Purple
Vibrant, eye-catching, and bold, purple—and its variants—combines the cool calmness of blue with the fiery energy of red. It has been the color of choice for everything from rock music royalty to, well, actual royalty.
- Housing News
- January 8, 2018
The Skinny on Home Gyms vs. Fitness Centers
A 2017 Nielsen study found that 87% of adults in the U.S. gave 'getting healthier' a top priority as they headed into the new year. While that no doubt included a change in eating habits, exercise was likely also part of the resolution.
- Housing News
- December 21, 2017
Fireplaces Can Add a Little Hearth to Your Home
Imagine you've been strolling outdoors after dinner, enjoying the starry sky and brisk air of a clear, chilly night. What could be cozier than coming home, pouring yourself a cup of hot tea, and settling into your favorite chair in front of the fire?
Smart Moves Start Here.