Weeds invade every part of your landscape. Gardens require constant vigilance because weeds can interfere with your flowers or vegetables. Here are some tips for whacking those weeds. Weeds and their seeds are everywhere Weed...
Weeds invade every part of your landscape. Gardens require constant vigilance because weeds can interfere with your flowers or vegetables. Here are some tips for whacking those weeds. Weeds and their seeds are everywhere Weed...
You can’t afford shoddy work when high winds or hail damage your roof. Unfortunately, bad actors roofers often exploit besieged homeowners after storms strike. Here’s how to protect yourself and find a quality roofing contractor....
A programmable thermostat is a great investment for homeowners — a multitasking tool that keeps you comfortable and helps you save money. While basic thermostat technology, using liquid mercury and an electrical switch, has been...
Vinyl record albums peaked in the 1970s. But their sales plunged in the following decades as magnetic tape, CDs and streaming music advanced. Now, technological enhancements have breathed new life into nostalgia for vinyl albums...
You’ve found a house you love, made an offer and have a signed contract in hand. Now the clock is ticking. Many states’ sales contracts give a limited period of time to get the house...
Major appliances, furniture, laptops and school supplies are all discounted in September, starting with heavily advertised sales over Labor Day weekend. Also, keep a lookout for deals on air conditioners as the weather cools down...
Maintaining consistent soil moisture is vital to keeping the foundation of your home stable. You may need to water your foundation with persistent high temperatures and drought. At other times you may need to take...
Buying a brand new home has a strong appeal — everything is crisp and new and under warranty. But what about the timing of that new purchase? Is it wise to be among the first...
You’re ready to take the plunge and buy your first house. It’s exciting, but you’ve got lots of questions. Here are answers to some of the big ones. Q: Is it really better to buy...
When buying a home and applying for a mortgage, a good credit score is critical. A home can be purchased with less than stellar credit, but often at interest rates and terms that aren’t to...
If your home has older windows, should you replace them with new, more energy efficient ones? Here’s a quick guide to the pros and cons. First, do you need new windows? If your home has...
The Baby Boom generation is carrying more mortgage debt into retirement than any generation before it, bucking conventional wisdom that you shouldn’t enter retirement until you’re debt-free. Who’s right? What’s the best path for you?...
