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06/24/2024

High tech at home means you can stress less & relax more. Here are six cool smart home devices to make your life a little easier.

Smart home devices can make life simpler and free up our time. Here are six very cool tech tools that can lighten your daily load.

06/22/2024

Your real estate agent is dedicated to serving as your home shopping adviser, but there are certain questions he or she cannot legally answer. Here are some topics to avoid and do the research for yourself.

Real esate agents want to be helpful, but they can’t answer certain questions because doing so could violate fair housing laws.

06/21/2024

Should you use faux paint finishes when staging? Read this primer for tips on styles and uses to get the look you want.

Are faux paint finishes in or out? Most interior designers would agree, it is based on the application technique used and the skill with which is applied.

06/19/2024

What do you see... beauty or clutter?

06/17/2024

Living in a small space doesn’t have to be a tight squeeze. Here’s how to live large in close quarters.

Small spaces, apartments or older homes with small rooms, often can’t hold large furniture. Here are 7 ideas on how to live large in a smaller home.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there!

06/15/2024

Increasing numbers of unmarried couples are buying houses together. Homeownership is an excellent goal, but here are some important financial and legal considerations you and your significant other should consider.

Homeownership is a great goal, but before you take the plunge with your significant other, you need to cover some important legal and financial ground.

06/14/2024

In housing, everything old is new again - and the farmhouse style is no exception. Today’s modern farmhouse style combines vintage elements with modern minimalism to create homes that are comfy havens.

The modern farmhouse style is one of today’s hottest trends in residential design. Is a modern farmhouse living the life for you?

06/12/2024

Is this kitchen too white or just right?

06/10/2024

Water invading your house where it shouldn’t can cause serious damage. Here are preventative steps you can take to keep you home high and dry.

If you live in an area prone to heavy rainfall, taking proactive steps to prevent flooding in your home can save you lots of money and frustration.

06/08/2024

A new life awaits you when you relocate to a new city or state. But don’t just take a leap of faith - do some research and answer these eight key relocation questions before you move.

Whether you are relocating for a job or just a change of scenery, it’s important to do your research ahead of time to minimize unpleasant surprises later.

06/07/2024

Not all donated household goods are helpful to the charities that receive them. Household hazardous waste, mattresses or very worn clothes and furniture may hurt more than help. Here’s what to do with donation dilemmas.

Local charities appreciate your donations, but there are items they just can’t take. What should you do with hazardous waste and other donation dilemmas?