Americans’ attitudes on buying a home are improving, as concerns about cost die down and their housing options widen, according to new research. Sixty-five percent of Americans are optimistic about purchasing today, according to the first quarter Housing Continue Reading
5 Secrets for Getting Your A/C Ready for Summer
5 important ways you can get your central air conditioning into tiptop shape before the summer heat hits. Includes how-to information on cleaning the condenser coils, checking the coolant lines, and testing the unit. When an air conditioner sits idle for months, Continue Reading
An Easy Way To Add Natural Fragrance To Your Home
I really dislike artificial fragrances, especially those plug-in types of air fresheners that are full of chemicals. Give me essential oils any day. However, many of the nicer reed diffusers are also pretty pricey. Paying $20 or $30 for a store-bought one seems rather Continue Reading
Meet The 2019 Colors of the Year
Each and every year, major paint companies declare their color of the year. If you’re thinking about a new coat of paint for your home as we get deeper into 2019, here are the colors of the year worth considering! Blueprint by Behr This is a versatile, but Continue Reading
2019 Design Forecast: What’s In, What’s Out
Is it time to say goodbye to shiplap and millennial pink? This design expert weighs in. Here are some predictions about what’s in and what’s out in the year to come. What’s in Warm modernism It’s official — many regions throughout the U.S. are choosing a modern aesthetic Continue Reading
A Move-In Checklist for Before the Movers Arrive
1. Get Wi-Fi "All the utilities, including internet, should be preordered and set up before moving day. No one wants to move in to a new home without internet access!" 2. Make sure everything is in working order "Test all equipment—heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, Continue Reading
5 Smart Home Technology Tips
Not so long ago, you probably thought it was great that you could buy a car with OnStar. Built in 911 help, the ability to unlock your car remotely, and the secure feeling that someone was always there to help you were great selling points. Now, as you know, you Continue Reading
Pro Tips for Making the Most of Your Kitchen Remodeling Budget
Two experts weigh in on how to put your money where it counts. A high-end kitchen remodel could easily drain your wallet. The nationwide average for a major kitchen remodel — replacing all appliances, installing a sink and faucet, and repainting walls — is Continue Reading
Is Your Home Trying to Kill You?
How to detect and avoid five of the most common household hazards. Home is where you feel comfortable and safe. It’s where you tuck your kids into bed and lazily watch hours of Netflix on the couch. Without your care and vigilance, however, your home may develop Continue Reading
9 Housing and Mortgage Trends to Watch for in 2019
It’s going to be a challenging year for home buyers in 2019: They will continue to compete for a short supply of homes. Home prices and mortgage rates are likely to keep moving upward, bruising affordability. But 2019 is likely to bring some welcome developments, too, for Continue Reading