Plan now for home improvement throughout the year If you've finished making your holiday gift list, don't put the pen and paper away just yet. While the holidays take up a lot of attention right now, it's also a great time to look a bit further in...
Transforming your exterior: lessons from the professionals With more and more homeowners choosing to stay in their current homes instead of selling, many are deciding to remodel. If you are thinking about remodeling your home, consider projects that will a...
Loans make purchasing rural property easier Rural living is popular for many families looking to raise their children outside the hustle and bustle of city life. If you've imagined your children running unhindered through acres of backyard, ...
How to avoid the 5 mistakes small landlords commonly make Whether you're looking to make a little extra money, or are just waiting for the market to turn around before you sell, there are benefits to renting additional property you own. While being a land...
What to do when you receive a foreclosure notice Receiving a surprise foreclosure notice can cause shock and disbelief. But it's only a notice. Foreclosure doesn't happen until several more legal steps are taken. In the meantime, you can take a c...
Buying a fixer-upper? How to make the most of your remodel With home prices and interest rates still low across the country, and inventories high, it's a great time to be in the market for a fixer-upper. By buying a house that needs some work, you can achi...
A blanket for your house: energy-efficient, insulated siding With a growing emphasis on eco-conscious living, homeowners recognize the importance and value of having an energy-efficient home. One essential factor for saving energy and maintaining indoor air ...
Selling your home out of season? A great deck makes a difference In a perfect world, no one would ever have to face the challenge of trying to sell a house when there's snow on the ground and the trees are bare. While winter may not be the optimum season to show...
How to keep your new attic from being an energy-efficiency drain The attic accounts for a tremendous amount of lost energy. This space can reach up to 165 degrees in summer months. When this heat makes its way into the rest of the building, energy efficiency dro...
Fight the battle of rising heating costs With fall approaching, the leaves drop to the ground and the temperature begins to plummet, but your heating bills move in the opposite direction - 'tis the season of high heating costs. According ...
Fun, surprising cost-saving home improvements Sometimes the act of saving money just isn't fun enough on its own. Fortunately, you can make home improvements that will trim your utility bills and boost your home's appeal at the same time. Here...