Effective Home Remedies for Five Common Stains :: How to Remove Carpet Stains
When something gets spilled on your carpet, you may react by grabbing a scrub brush and some hot soapy water, but that may not help and in some cases it may make...
Category Archives: Homeownership
Being a Homeowner. From Children to Finance and yes, Home Maintenance.
Easy Tips to Protect Your Home from Burglars
Everyone wants to fix up their home to make it as comfortable, appealing and as valuable as possible. After spending numerous hours and your hard-earned money on home improvement, of course you...
An Appetite for Destruction: Identifying the Four Major Types of Termites
Each year, termites damage more homes than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and fires combined. There are approximately 4,000 species of termites in the world, but there are only four major types in...
How to Pick Great Patio and Deck Furniture
. . .Most importantly, choose deck furniture you like and that is comfortable. Despite trends and styles, ultimately, you have to live with your decision, so choose items that will make the...
Want to Buy a Fixer Upper? Five Tips to Help You Decide If You’re Ready
It can be a fun project, a great investment, or even a good way to settle into your forever home without spending a fortune to get what you want. But before you...
Home DIY Projects for College Students on Summer Break :: Paint, Landscape & Learning
With the economy still trying to recover getting our young adults involved with home maintenance tasks, and important upkeep, can make a big difference. Depending on the project, doing so cuts down...
Top Tips for Decluttering the Home :: Every Inch Strategies
Tackling a cluttered home can be quite a stressful and seemingly impossible endeavor for many but with a few simple tips, the job can become much more manageable. The key is to...
5+ Cost Effective Home Security Ideas
Each of these security items are cost effective and easy to use and install. They also offer the added, and perhaps most important, bonus of letting outsiders know that your home is...
Spring Checkup :: Home Improvement Projects to Consider this Spring
Spring is here and summer can't be too far away, but one thing's for sure - it's a great time to tackle some outdoor home improvement projects. Now that it's getting warm...
Renovation Loans :: What is a 203k Loan?
I have gotten a handful of questions recently about Renovations Loans, and more specifically -- 203ks. Like many, I knew only that 203ks were “Renovation Loans,” but not much else. So I...
Wood Fireplaces :: How To Get the Most Out of a Wood Fireplace
The net value of a wood fireplace may however come down to one simple thing. What type and quality of wood you choose to burn in your fireplace. A skill perhaps –...
Pet Friendly Home Ideas :: Some Tips for Making Your Home More Pet Proof
A pet is a wonderful addition to a home. However, it can be hard to get the balance right between making your home a safe and natural place for both humans and...