insert_link Home Improvement Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in December December is a tough month to focus on home maintenance. There’s so much holiday cheer to hang up and drink down that doing routine chores seems like a wet blanket over the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus spirit. But you can give yourself an early holiday present by doing just a few maintenance tasks before cold weather truly sets in. Check these realtor.com to-do items off your list, then sit back with a few mugs of eggnog […] todayDecember 1, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Here’s why getting Pre-Approved is Critical to your Home Buying Success Before you actually start the house-hunting process, get pre-approved. This step is crucial, especially in the current ultra-competitive market. When you’re ready to find a home, the last thing you want to do is limit your possibilities, but if you don’t earn a loan pre-approval before you start looking, you might actually prevent yourself from finding—and buying—your dream home. Below, the experts at realtor.com lay it all out for you: Most […] todayMay 24, 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 What Is a Zoom Room? 5 Tips for Creating One in Your Home Now Before the coronavirus pandemic, homeowners would boast about an in-home sauna, pricey new pavers on the patio, or an enormous flat-screen TV with surround sound installed in the den. We're still living with the repercussions of COVID-19, which means the hottest new trend in home features isn't a fancy finish or in-demand appliance. Instead, it's the Zoom room: a dedicated space in your house where you can easily and comfortably attend videoconference […] todayApril 1, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement How the Pandemic has shaped these 8 Home Design Trends for 2021 We have finally closed the book on 2020 (good riddance!), and many of us have never felt more desperate for a fresh start and a new beginning. And since it's not like we're leaving the house anytime soon, it makes perfect sense that the first place to start anew would be at home. (Plus, decorating and home renovation projects are a pretty good distraction from ever-present existential dread, if we […] todayJanuary 27, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Fall is here and Winter is coming – time to call a Chimney Sweep Nothing says home like a wood-burning fireplace. Gas-powered and gel fireplaces have their strong points, especially when it comes to ease of use. But only a real wood-burning fireplace, with its deep crackle and glowing orange embers, is capable of sparking such a sense of place in the imagination of homeowners. Yet realism comes at a price. A chimney that reluctantly draws smoke can lead to a sooty, smelly home […] todaySeptember 9, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Fall is a great time to Repair Leaky Faucets and Seal Drafty Windows September is a great month to start prepping for the chilly winter ahead, including making sure your faucets and windows are sealed tight. Faucets "Before the temperatures start to dip, examine leaky faucets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room locations," says Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric. "Most likely, whatever time and money you spend now will be considerably less than a broken pipe in […] todaySeptember 7, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Keeping Your Fridge Frosty should be a Home Maintenance Priority this month Ah, June. the days are long, and the weather's getting toasty. But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you'll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog days of summer. It should go without saying that your fridge and freezer are most vulnerable in the summer heat. To keep […] todayJune 10, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Here’s a Home Maintenance Task you should tackle in June: Service Your Sprinklers! Ah, June. the days are long, and the weather's getting toasty. But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you'll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog days of summer. But don't worry; the folks at realtor.com want to make it as easy on you as possible. Here's one […] todayJune 3, 2020
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