insert_link Home Improvement Home Improvement Loans: What they are and how to get one According to the experts at Forbes, a home improvement loan is typically an unsecured personal loan that you can use to finance home improvements, remodeling, repairs or upgrades. Borrowers will receive the funds as a lump-sum amount and repay the balance over the course of one to seven years, depending on their specific terms. Homeowners with equity in their homes can also finance home improvement projects through home equity loans […] todayNovember 17, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Did you know that some Home Improvement Projects are Illegal to Do Yourself? According to the nonprofit Home Improvement Research Institute, he desire to repair, update or bring more comfort to our spaces led to a push in home improvement projects in 2020 that has dipped only slightly to start 2021. In fact, a recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies said that Americans spent nearly $420 billion on projects in owner-occupied and rental properties in 2020. And between a […] todayJuly 29, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Summer HVAC use sending your electric bill soaring? Here are some cost saving alternatives For many, soaring temperatures in the summer months make living in a climate-controlled home crucial. But cooling through a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, or HVAC, may not always be the best solution. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, three-quarters of all U.S. homes have air conditioners, adding up to about 6% of all electricity produced nationwide. Whether you’re looking to reduce your energy use, cut those summer utility […] todayJune 22, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Money’s list of 3 Home Improvement Projects that will Add Value in 2021 Time spent indoors last year sparked an increase in remodeling projects to make the stay-at-home experience more comfortable. With the ongoing effect of the pandemic, this year appears to be on the same path. “Many are finding themselves ready to adapt their homes to their new normal lifestyles,” said Nicole Straub, general manager of Discover Home Loans. “Many have reallocated their disposable income from investments in travel and entertainment into […] todayMay 19, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Do Peel and Stick Countertops Actually Work? Whether homeowner or renter, it makes sense to want to create a space that’s aesthetically you. That said, home improvement projects can be costly, and it’s rarely an option when you don’t own the space. If you’ve been toying with the idea of redoing the countertops in a bathroom, laundry room, or even your kitchen, you might have come across something called peel and stick countertops in your research. Before […] todayNovember 23, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Working Out at home these days? Here’s how to set up your very own “Home Gym” The global COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just closing your office and favorite restaurants – gyms, spas and recreation centers throughout the U.S. have been shuttered as well as local, state and federal governments try to stifle the spread of the coronavirus. Even if you don’t consider yourself a gym rat, you may be desperate to get active as cabin fever sets in from self-isolation, social distancing and sheltering in place. Fortunately, […] todayApril 1, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement How to DIY a Home Gym The global COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just closing your office and favorite restaurants – gyms, spas and recreation centers throughout the U.S. have been shuttered as well as local, state and federal governments try to stifle the spread of the coronavirus. Even if you don’t consider yourself a gym rat, you may be desperate to get active as cabin fever sets in from self-isolation, social distancing and sheltering in place. Fortunately, […] todayApril 1, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Really Cost? Any major home renovation likely includes the kitchen. According to the Houzz & Home study of renovation trends for 2018 and 2019, the kitchen remains the most popular room to renovate. Of the more than 140,000 people surveyed, 28% renovated their kitchen last year. However, the kitchen is also the most expensive room to renovate. The median cost of a kitchen remodel was $14,000 in 2018, according to the report, […] todayOctober 17, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Google and Amazon want to be the Uber for Handymen Amazon and Google are vying to become the Uber for handymen and capitalize on the growth of the on-demand services industry. A recent Intuit survey estimates 7.6 million Americans will be working in the so-called "gig" economy by 2020, more than double the current total of 3.2 million people. "This is a multibillion-dollar market, and clearly the incumbents have not done an effective job in providing a seamless, safe […] todaySeptember 5, 2019
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