Would you buy a car without giving it a test drive? Probably not. Buying a home is an even bigger commitment. After all, you’re not just buying the property itself, but a new life in terms of your community, your commute, the local restaurants – you name it. The good news is, moving to a new place doesn’t need to be a completely blind leap of faith. Take the neighborhood for a little test drive first. Here’s how.
No matter how many episodes of “House Hunters” or “Love It or List It” you’ve watched, buying a home inevitably comes with surprises. Before you start house hunting, you should ask yourself these 5 questions.
Embarking on a home search for a property that must be approved by furry, tail-wagging family members? Here are 7 things to look for.
Is the chaos on your countertop out of control? Here are 5 tips to conquer the clutter.
Do you struggle to some catch shut-eye? Beyond counting sheep or working your way through “War and Peace,” here are some things you can try to encourage zzzz’s.
Creating a home media center means you’ll never have to put up with the annoying guy at the theater who talks through the whole movie (unless, of course, you’re married to him). Here are a few tips to get you started.
No doubt you’ll want your home to look its best for visiting family and friends during the holidays. Here are 8 cleaning tips to minimize the time you have to spend making things sparkle.
No one enjoys shelling out money for heating bills in the winter or air conditioning in the summer. That’s why smart thermostats, which claim to keep those energy bills down, continue to be one of the hottest household items around. According to a recent Coldwell Banker survey, 77% of home buyers crave one of these smart devices, even more than they covet smart locks or smart security cameras. Buzz factor aside – a smart thermostat can cost upward of $300, including installation. So are they worth it?
Between our desire for a more sustainable lifestyle and our increasingly busy schedules that don’t leave tons of time or energy to fuss over grass, lawn substitutes have become a very hot topic. And let’s not forget about the cost involved: Mowing with gas-powered equipment, watering, fertilizing, and preventing pests add up fast—and hiring landscape pros to take the work off your hands is even pricier. Think you’re ready to ditch the golf course–like green carpet? We’re here to tell you why it could save you money—and look even more luxurious than a manicured lawn.
Autumn makes a strong case for being the most beautiful time of year. But when temperatures start dropping, so do red, orange, and gold leaves—all over your property. Don’t “fall” behind in taking care of the leaves in your yard. As a homeowner, you have 6 options when it comes to leaf removal.
