We naturally want the indoor temperature in our homes to be warm and cozy in the winter. We’ve all heard the term “polar vortex” by now—that winter weather condition that sends temperatures plummeting and homeowners...
We naturally want the indoor temperature in our homes to be warm and cozy in the winter. We’ve all heard the term “polar vortex” by now—that winter weather condition that sends temperatures plummeting and homeowners...
Interest rates have reached levels not seen in years, posing challenges not only for home purchases but also for home renovation financing, which many homeowners are now choosing instead of moving to a new home....
You’re unloading your groceries at home and notice some dented canned food. Is it safe to eat the contents? Here’s a guide to when it’s safe (and when it’s not) to eat food from a...
When you plan to be away from home for a period of time and don’t want to board your dog or cat, you can hire a pet sitter. What criteria should you follow? Can you...
When temperatures plunge, the risk of frozen pipes rises. How can you keep pipes from freezing in your home and what should you do if it happens? We’ve got this down cold! Vulnerable to winter’s...
Today’s mortgage interest rates are a good bit higher than those of a few years ago, and that’s keeping many buyers on the sidelines, waiting for a better rate. Should you wait until interest rates...
Every neighborhood has dilemmas at some point, and street parking is one of the most common. A household with multiple cars may not have sufficient space in the garage or driveway, resulting in vehicles left...
During a power disruption, a home generator can alleviate inconvenience and, in some cases, be lifesaving. How do you shop for and choose a home generator? Types of home generator systems There are a handful...
Selling or buying a home where construction was done without required building permits can be a prickly problem that is difficult and expensive to resolve. Here’s what to consider when a home has unpermitted space....
Today’s air-conditioning and heating systems are light-years ahead of units produced a generation ago, and leading the advancement is the amazing heat pump. The largest energy user in your home has seen significant technological advancements...
