Life Expectancy of Common Household Appliances
There is nothing worse than buying a new home only to have all the household appliances go out months, or even weeks after you’ve closed escrow. Whether you’re planning to purchase an existing home or are hoping for a new construction home, understanding the average life expectancy of your household appliances can help you plan…
House Plants for a Pet Friendly Home
There are so many wonderful household plants that can help freshen the air in our homes, reduce our blood pressure and stress levels and bring the joys of nature indoors. But, just like outside plants, there are many beautiful and beneficial household plants that shouldn’t be brought into our homes if we have furry friends…
The Best Winter Home Improvement Projects
Home improvement projects are often thought of come Spring or even Summer, from clearing the gutters, re-staining a deck, and planting seasonal color in the garden, many homeowners tend to start their yearly projects as the weather warms up. Surprisingly, there are quite a few different projects that can, and should be tackled during the…
Is a No Closing Cost Refinance as Good as it Seems?
If you didn’t purchase or sell a home in the last few months, chances are, you’ve considered a refinance with the near record low mortgage rates. While refinancing your home is a great way to help you save on revolving debts, and often allows you to lower your monthly overhead, there are generally always hefty…
Easy Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal in the Fall
You’ll often see tips and tricks to help boost your curb appeal come springtime and summer, however, there is so much you can do to help your home look it’s best even in the Fall and Winter months. As a bonus, many of these home improvements can also help keep your home looking its best…
The Cheapest, Simplest, and Best Home Improvement
There are many home improvements or renovations that homeowners take great pride in accomplishing and while it is common for many homeowners to dream big or envision huge renovations both within and outside of their homes, often the one renovation that can make the biggest difference is quite small and even affordable. Paint. It’s no…