Perhaps you’ve recently met that special someone and have both decided to take the plunge to get hitched and buy a house together. As you design the space, you may be thinking of many things, including the family you intend to grow there together. You may also be married with children and need to reconfigure your home so it matches the needs of your growing family. You may have decided that a...
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Image Source: Pexels The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching. Snow and ice pellets will fall, and holiday festivities will start in a few months. But, do not ignore the threats that winter poses to your home. Have you checked the roof, caulking, and chimney? The last thing you want to experience is fixing your house amidst the winter cold. Winter can be pleasant,...
Pets can be a huge source of comfort for people who live with them, which means they can make your tenants happy and content. This is why many landlords are turning their rental properties into pets-friendly apartments. However, there are some important considerations before allowing pets in your rental property. Here are 6 things you need to consider before renting out your apartment or house to a...
Most homeowners have considered waterproofing their basement at least once. After all, flooding and water leakage are two of the most dreaded experiences of homeowners. However, it’s worth noting that basement waterproofing can be pretty expensive. For your reference, it usually costs around USD$4 to USD$10 per square foot of waterproofing. Assuming your basement is as large...
Fall is in full swing, and with it comes cooler weather. It’s a beautiful time of year, but as you switch from air conditioning to heating up the house, you might notice that your energy bills increase. This may be due to poor attic insulation. If your home isn’t well insulated, that energy spent on warming up the house is wasted. Your HVAC system is constantly making up...
In good hotels, you can not only relax, but also learn a few tricks on how to make the interior cozy and full of comfort. According to the research, traveling is often exhausting. After a flight, a person experiences stress and loses control over their own emotions. At this moment, they get into a hotel room - and there is a risk that the stress will multiply by the discomfort from the...
In the first quarter of 2021, the US foreclosure market had 33,669 properties with foreclosure filings. Some of the properties had default notices, bank repossessions, and planned auctions. While foreclosures are bad news to the property owners, they are an opportunity for buyers to acquire properties at a much lower price. With the right plan, you can find bargains and purchase a home in the...
Credit: Freepik via Freepik Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but also a daunting one at that. After all, purchasing a property to live in is a significant life decision and a substantial financial investment. Everyone will have their own priorities for their potential property, but there are some things you will want to keep in mind to avoid the pitfalls and empower yourself for a...
Working remotely was once everyone's ideal: it meant being able to wake up in the morning without having five alarms set so you get the bus on time, and having the luxury of setting up a morning routine that promotes positivity throughout the day. But for some of us, staying productive when working from home is a little more difficult. Remote work can make it tricky to maintain a work-life balance....
As the warm summer season comes to a close, it’s time to pack up the pool floaties and prepare for fall. But just because the temperatures are starting to drop doesn’t mean that your indoor and outdoor living spaces have to go to waste. It doesn’t take much to make the transition from summer to fall in your home. Here are five simple ways to revamp your outdoor...