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Pests, carbon monoxide and mold"oh my! These hazards can be hiding in a home and, if left unchecked, could cause serious health issues or become costly. Thankfully, these and many other issues are easily manageable. If you want to ensure your home isnt at risk,...
Gardening is a great way to beautify your home and connect with nature.But is your garden environmentally friendly? Heres how to become an eco-friendly gardenerChoose native plants that grow naturally in your region so they dont require extra water or chemicals to...
If youre planning to step up your barbecue game, a new grill can make all the difference and turn your backyard into the best place for family and friends to hang out under the sun.Here are five favorite grills to please everyone, from charcoal loyalists to high-tech...
When calculating the cost of homeownership, it’s important to include not only everyday costs, such as mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes, but also inevitable home-repair expenses. Some of the most common home repairs involve plumbing fixtures, patios,...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Often, those looking to purchase an additional home get confused between a second home and an investment property. However, the two are not interchangeable " especially when it comes to their financing.Second Home, DefinedA second home is real property that the...
When you first moved into your home, the walls mightve been white and the floors covered in beige carpeting. Although this dcor choice is classic for some rentals and brand-new homes, you don’t have to live with the neutral colors. In fact, there are simple ways to...
Bigger isnt always better when it comes to homes.Here are some signs you should downsizeIf youve retired, downsizing could lower your expenses and stretch out retirement savings.If your children moved out or guest rooms collect dust, youre likely wasting money by...
Financially, theres more to buying a home than the purchase price"sometimes much more.After the down payment, and once your closing costs and monthly mortgage payments are added up, it can be easy to forget some of the costly and hidden costs of owning a home. Take...
There are a multitude of things house hunters need to consider before choosing a home, such as price, location, schools, distance to work"the list goes on and on.Most homebuyers may not think about the costs and rules associated with buying a house thats part of a...
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Pests, carbon monoxide and mold"oh my! These hazards can be hiding in a home and, if left unchecked, could cause serious health issues or become costly. Thankfully, these and many other issues are easily manageable. If you want to ensure your home isnt at risk,...
Gardening is a great way to beautify your home and connect with nature.But is your garden environmentally friendly? Heres how to become an eco-friendly gardenerChoose native plants that grow naturally in your region so they dont require extra water or chemicals to...
If youre planning to step up your barbecue game, a new grill can make all the difference and turn your backyard into the best place for family and friends to hang out under the sun.Here are five favorite grills to please everyone, from charcoal loyalists to high-tech...
When calculating the cost of homeownership, it’s important to include not only everyday costs, such as mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes, but also inevitable home-repair expenses. Some of the most common home repairs involve plumbing fixtures, patios,...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Often, those looking to purchase an additional home get confused between a second home and an investment property. However, the two are not interchangeable " especially when it comes to their financing.Second Home, DefinedA second home is real property that the...
When you first moved into your home, the walls mightve been white and the floors covered in beige carpeting. Although this dcor choice is classic for some rentals and brand-new homes, you don’t have to live with the neutral colors. In fact, there are simple ways to...
Bigger isnt always better when it comes to homes.Here are some signs you should downsizeIf youve retired, downsizing could lower your expenses and stretch out retirement savings.If your children moved out or guest rooms collect dust, youre likely wasting money by...
Financially, theres more to buying a home than the purchase price"sometimes much more.After the down payment, and once your closing costs and monthly mortgage payments are added up, it can be easy to forget some of the costly and hidden costs of owning a home. Take...
There are a multitude of things house hunters need to consider before choosing a home, such as price, location, schools, distance to work"the list goes on and on.Most homebuyers may not think about the costs and rules associated with buying a house thats part of a...