Housing
Slash Your Home Energy Bills
Do you feel depressed every time an energy bill arrives in the mail? If so, you’re not alone – it seems like the cost of energy is going up all the time and eating into everyone’s household budgets. In fact, the average American home spends about $107 a month on electricity alone, and that goes […]
5 Relatively Cheap Investments that Will Help You Create a Feeling of Lavishness in Your Home
We all want our homes to feel luxurious and welcoming; to serve as refuges from the challenges of the world outside. Most people think that they need to invest thousands of dollars to give a lavish feeling to their home, but this is simply untrue. Improving your home with a touch of high-end opulence does […]
Know Your Rights In Terms Of Foreclosures
Nobody wishes to experience financial instability, but the stress of declining income and rising debt are especially alarming when there’s a threat that those factors could result to losing a home. The U.S. is facing an unparalleled housing dilemma, in which thousands of American families today– many of whom bought their homes using subprime mortgages– […]
Buying A Home Versus Renting: Which Option Is Right For You
At some point in their lives, millions of Americans will have to decide whether to buy or rent their next home. Both options have their benefits and potential drawbacks, but everyone will have a different set of requirements and circumstances that will, for the most part, dictate that they choose one option over the other. […]
Five Of The Best Ways To Save On Home Improvement Costs
The 2013 average cost of mid-range home remodeling projects is about $50,000. Mid-range projects are considered to be roofing replacements, minor bathroom and kitchen remodeling, window replacements, and adding a backup home generator. With such a staggering cost, most Americans shun away from home improvements that are strongly needed around the house. Not only are […]
Man Surprises Other Half with Garden Makeover
Who could forget the 90s TV sensation Ground Force? Although it finished in the early noughties, it left behind a legacy of people who would love more than anything than to go away for a weekend to have their gardens secretly made over by Alan Titchmarsh, Tommy Walsh and Charlie Dimmock. Unfortunately, the team has […]
Check Off These Five Things before Buying a House
Now is a good time to buy a house. Housing prices have dropped during the economic downtown and mortgage rates remain historically low. Since buying a house is one of the largest decisions most people will make in a lifetime, it pays to get it right. Here are five things to check off before buying […]
The 5 Strategies for Choosing a Home that Doesn’t Have Skeletons in the Closet
Purchasing a home is often one of the largest life decisions an individual makes. This single decision involves a financial commitment, locational ties, maintenance responsibilities, and more. With that, many considerations are also involved with buying a home. Even so, many new home buyers overlook a few common considerations that can help them avoid purchasing […]
The Smart Way to Save Money on Your Home Security System
At the heart of every person’s desire to invest in a home is the need for security. That being said, monitored home security systems have grown to become a hugely popular solution for many homeowners. However, given some of the complications associated with them, alarm systems can also be highly divisive. Improper or negligent use […]
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