How to Use a Programmable Thermostat to save in Energy Costs
A programmable thermostat can help you save up to 15% in the energy costs, but there’s a hitch: You’ve got to pick one you’ll actually use. The first step is to pick the thermostat that best suits your scheduling needs so you can “set it and forget it,” an approach the Continue Reading
How to get a Contractor to Say ‘YES’ to Your Small Job
6 ways to get a reluctant contractor to answer your call. 1. Make it a Twofer Bundle it up. Combining projects is a win-win for you and the contractor: You get the home you want, and they can charge enough money to make the job worth their while. It’s a win-sort-of-win. Continue Reading
What Does it Cost to Keep Up with the Joneses
KEY TAKEAWAYS The more time you plan to live in your home, the less risk a remodel is. Very few remodels are worth taking out a loan for. Is This Your Forever Home? It’s hard to believe, but the average American moves 11.4 times, and according to the Continue Reading
7 Household Expenses You’re Probably Wasting Your Money On
The Red front loader washer/dryer combo made your laundry room looks amazing, but you had nothing but problems with them. After a few years of headaches, you gave up and purchased the standard top loaders for half the price, and had no problems with them. Lesson learned. Continue Reading
6 Things You Should Paint Instead of Replace to Save Money
Paint isn’t just for walls. Here’s how to breathe new life into old stuff. You know a fresh coat of paint can give any room a quick and inexpensive facelift. But did you know that a little paint can also perk up Door, Cabinets, appliances, and even vinyl Continue Reading
10 Hacks for Annoying Household Headaches
10 clever fixes for the tasks that float to the bottom of most homeowners’ to-do lists. You can knock them out in a single weekend and still have plenty of time to get back to looking up remodeling ideas on Pinterest when you’re done. 1. Remove Shower Drain Gunk Continue Reading
Home Maintenance for People with Better Things to Do
How do you have your fun and keep a well-maintained home? It’s simple: Just be mindful of your home. You don’t need a rigid maintenance list. (They work best for Type A people anyway.) Instead, train your senses to warn you of these problems, and then act ASAP: Your Continue Reading
6 Must-Do Home Improvement Before Selling a House
From Realtor.com… Selling your home might feel like a rush to the finish line. The market is hot right now, you think—so you should hurry up while you can still get a good price. Or perhaps your dream home was just listed, but you can’t move in until your Continue Reading
Brexit Hurts the Economy but Could Benefit the Housing Market
On June 23, 2016, British voters decided that it was about time for the United Kingdom (U.K.) to break loose from the European Union (E.U.), as they voted 52 percent to 48 percent in favor of leaving the E.U. Global financial markets reacted violently to the “Brexit” Continue Reading
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