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Are you considering having your children share a bedroom? Maybe your current place or new home youre looking at doesnt have a lot of room, or maybe you want to save space for other purposes. Like with most decisions, there are both pros and cons for you to...

There are myriad advantages to adding houseplants to your home. For starters, many different types can help to purify the air and provide a healthier living space. Visual appeal is an added bonus that can make any room feel livelier by bringing the outdoors...

If you're looking to buy a new home and hope to stay there for the rest of your life, look ahead to what you might want in it as you age. Thinking of and paying for features that make a house more accessible now can be a lot easier than having to make modifications...

Carbon monoxide poison is a silent danger that claims over 400 lives in the U.S. annually, as well as over 20,000 visits to the emergency room, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.To keep your family safe, know the signs of carbon monoxide...

If youre about to put your home on the market, there are probably some repairs and changes that need to be taken care of to ensure you get top dollar for your home.But before you begin tearing your home apart, its important to understand that some home improvements...

Buying a home on two incomes can be difficult enough, but it can be even more demanding if one spouse has poor credit.A poor credit score can make it difficult to qualify for a mortgage, leading to a higher interest rate on a home loan. A spouse with poor credit could...

Anytime you move into a new home, one of the most important things to consider is the safety of your little ones. Baby-proofing your home may sound like a daunting task, but spending a little time when you first move in kid-proofing the house will save you much worry...

When major household appliances break, should you repair or replace them?The answer depends on which applianceMany refrigerator repairs are easy and affordable, especially if the problem is a bad motor or electronic controls.Dishwashers are usually simple to repair,...

Mortgage rates have been relatively low for years. Seeing them inch up can cause home shoppers to panic and possibly put their home purchase on hold.The good news is that there are options when mortgage rates are rising.First, it’s worthwhile knowing that small...