If you have a flooded basement due to a storm or plumbing issue, handle it as quickly as you can. Failing to do so can leave your home permanently damaged and even create health issues. Damage restoration accounts for a $4 billion industry in the United States. This means there are plenty of pros you…
Are you living a sustainable lifestyle in your home? You should be if you want to make the world a better place. With every sustainable choice you make, you help reduce the number of greenhouse gasses being put into the atmosphere, which improves the environment and helps make sure our planet can continue to thrive….
On average, American homes spend most of the cost on energy and cooling. These two things help determine what your monthly energy bill will look like. Since it can comprise such a high portion of your monthly bill, assessing issues with your air conditioning compressor is key to ensuring that you’re not spending needlessly. Read on…
While investing in real estate might not be the most exciting investment, it is a smart investment strategy to build wealth and generate passive income. Not only that, but real estate generally appreciates over time, so as long as you are in it for the long haul, it’s a stable and potentially lucrative investment. Are…
Instead of fitting a brand-new kitchen, homeowners are now deciding to replace their countertops to give the room a fresh, new look. However, with the wide range of materials on the market, it’s difficult to know which to choose. One of the most popular choices is granite, thanks to its timeless beauty and impressive durability…
When it comes to living in the same place day in and day out, your view of “home” can become monotonous and boring. Rather than packing up and leaving home entirely, or splashing out on major renovations, you can put your efforts into sprucing up the home in other ways. From a deep clean and…
Whether you’re planning on moving home in the future or want to keep your property in the family, adding value to it is never a bad thing. Home improvements are an excellent way to continually add value to your property. They can range from complicated and costly to simple and cost-effective. They’re also great when…
It is now easy to keep an eye on the property because of the ever-expanding demand for home security cameras. These video cameras help you connect with your home Wi-Fi network and thus provide you with video clips, alerts, and a live video feed. Since you get these on your smartphone, monitoring every activity on…
Did you know that the general rule of thumb of homeownership is to set aside 1%-4% of your home’s value for general maintenance each year? Having an emergency repair fund is also essential for homes. What happens if you don’t need much maintenance one year and have a little extra money saved up? Consider home…
Finding the best construction company for a job will largely depend on the project scope and available budget. Increasingly, it also depends on the state of the market and mortgage rates, in particular. In fact, mortgage rates are now eyeing 6 percent, a fact that could result in $100,000 more in costs over time. With…