If you’re considering a pool for your home, you’ll need to decide whether you want a traditional chlorine pool or a saltwater one. Each option offers its own advantages and disadvantages, so let’s look at...
If you’re considering a pool for your home, you’ll need to decide whether you want a traditional chlorine pool or a saltwater one. Each option offers its own advantages and disadvantages, so let’s look at...
If you are a homeowner behind on your mortgage payments, you may be able to extend the term of your mortgage to 40 years under a federal program that begins May 8, 2023. The Department...
A basement flood is a homeowner’s nightmare. You must remove the water and begin cleanup right away. Spring into action with these steps. Preparation for cleanup If your basement is flooded with only a few...
So-called “junk fees” – also known as service charges, termination fees, convenience fees and administrative costs – can take you by surprise, turning a good deal into a ripoff. While the federal government has recently...
Spring is the perfect time to use container gardening to impress prospective buyers touring your home. Potted plants instantly add color and interest with beautiful blooms in just the right places. Here are a few...
If you’ve always envisioned yourself the proud owner of a backyard pool, what will it take to make that dream a reality? Here’s a step-by-step outline of the process. Considerations. Building a pool brings benefits...
Whether you’re shopping for a new home or updating your existing property, an upgraded shower is a great way to give your bathroom a boost. These days, sought-after showers are more high-tech and bigger than...
You may be loyal to your gas or electric stove, but induction cooking deserves a second look. The recent Consumer Product Safety Commission review of gas stove safety has highlighted alternative cooking methods – particularly...
Whether your front porch is a tiny stoop or a full-blown wraparound, you can decorate it just as you would any room in your home to make it a welcoming introduction to the rest of...
When a child becomes mobile, it’s time for parents to spring into action to prevent accidents. Stairs, floor-level cabinets, and other potential dangers become accessible. Baby gates are a must for keeping little ones in...
Homebuyers are looking for the perfect house, but which rooms are the most important? Here are the three rooms that will help sell a house. Top Choice: the Kitchen Easily the key room that helps...
Junk mail is relentless. For every piece of mail worth keeping, it seems there are 10 that aren’t. But there are ways to stop, or at least slow, the flood of junk filling your mailbox....
