Whether your roof is brand-new or years old, here's what you need to do to keep it in the best possible shape for the longest possible time. A new roof is an expensive proposition — $18,800 on average for composition shingles, according to Remodeling magazine's Cost Vs. Value Report, and as much as $36,000 for high-end materials. Once you've made that … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone
Be the home on the block that bugs run from. A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. #1 Install Patio Fans Mosquitos may have a tough sting, but they’re wimps when it comes to standing up to … [Read more...]
35 Money-Saving Household Habits
Adopt a few of these home tips to find a bit more cash each month. Your house gives you so much: security, pride, shelter. With all that on the line, it’s easy to assume the costs of keeping it up just are what they are. But wait. There are plenty of expenses that are simply a waste. Here’s how to save money each month without putting a dime of home value at risk. #1 … [Read more...]
How I Turned “What I Could Afford” into My Dream Home
When you can’t afford what you want, you’ve got to be creative. That moment when you realize the home you want to buy is not the home you can afford: What do you do? Eve and Jason Trombley didn’t give up. Nor did they wait until they could save up for their dream home. They were ready to buy, so they did. Even though it wasn’t what they first imagined. Then bit by bit, … [Read more...]
5 Relationship-Saving Strategies For Any Couple Buying a House
Buying a house is exciting. Arguing while buying a house? Not so much. Here’s how to keep the peace while house hunting. Before you and your partner start sending each other links to the home of your dreams, have a few conversations about the home buying process. A couple buying a house should talk about money, of course, but also about their expectations for their first … [Read more...]
