4 Tips for Downsizing with Ease Downsizing can be a great way to save money and, ultimately, reduce stress in your life caused by clutter. But it can also be difficult to determine which items you should transfer to your new home and which you should give rid of. To help you with this […]
Is the Home Office Tax Deduction for You? One of the best and often overlooked tax deductions is the home office deduction. While this won’t reduce your IRS payment to zero, it can still provide a lot of added value, especially for those working from home or running a business out of their spare […]
So you have just received your credit report and your score has dropped. Why? There are different items on your credit score that can affect your score negatively. Make sure you keep an eye on the following four must-watch items on your credit report to maintain a good score. First, you can receive a […]
Sure, you may not have planned for your elderly parents to one day live with you and your family. What if you don’t have the space? What if you can’t afford to move them into a retirement or care facility? If you haven’t looked into a home with a mother-in-law suite, perhaps you should take […]
Architecture, like any visual, design-centered element, has trends. Some themes resurface after a few years (such as the revival of mid-century modern), while other stylistic additions recede as improvements hit the market. We also see elements of design that reflect larger social movements such as ecological preservation and renewable resources. Take for instance solar […]
Unless you have read all of your homeowners insurance policy, you may think that your home and property are protected against any issues. The truth is, there are things your insurance policy doesn’t cover that you may not be aware of. Many homeowners know that water damage and flooding isn’t covered, but these five other […]
Owning a house means you’ll need to dedicate time and effort to help prevent disasters. Regular services and caring for your home will prolong the life of your home’s systems. Daily wear and tear along with weather damage can cause problems with your home’s exterior, interior and mechanical systems. Take a look at these tips […]
6 Ways to Make Your Home Gym More Inspiring Let’s face it – getting to the gym can be hard when you are juggling family and work. Creating a home gym might just be the answer to your issues. It can give you the incentive you need to get your body back in shape! […]
The person you’ve been trying to get a hold of all day finally calls. You answer the phone excitedly and are conversing happily. Then, out of nowhere, your cell phone fails you and the call goes dead. Your signal has been lost. This frustrating problem is one that plagues each of us at least weekly. […]
It is important to educate yourself on all matters, especially when it comes to one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime — your home. To protect your family and your belongings, fully understanding how the structural frame of your home can be affected by high-speed winds or a hurricane is just […]