home improvement

5 Blissful Backyard Decor Ideas From Instagram That Prove Summer Is Not Canceled By Larissa Runkle | Jul 17, 202Just because most of 2020 was canceled doesn't mean those wonderfully lazy days in your own backyard are, too. In fact, with summer concerts and vacations and festivals off the calendar, that's all the more reason to spend the time (and the money you would have paid for those...

By Larissa Runkle | Jun 25, 2020 With vacations put on hold and COVID-19 cases continuing to rise even as many states work to slowly reopen, it’s safe to say that many of us will be spending more time than usual at home this summer. And that means using more electricity and water than normal. That's why we asked the energy experts to share the most costly mistakes that lead to sticker shock with...

  Practical Ways to Decrease Your Energy Bill This Winter Your home is a safe haven where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the world. When it's cold outside, keeping a toasty temperature inside helps ensure your comfort. But maintaining a warm climate indoors when it's below freezing outdoors isn't cheap. You may find your utility bills climb in winter, as you are forced to spend...

Important Security and Design Factors to Consider for Your Investment Property More and more travelers are opting to stay at rental properties over hotels these days. While this is great news if you own an investment property, it also means that there is more competition on the market, which means that your property needs to shine among the others if you want to keep it occupied on a consistent...

How You Can Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Making your home more energy efficient is a good idea, not only because it will save you money, but also because it will help the environment. You can make changes to your home to help you reach this goal. Some will take a mere afternoon, while some are more of a large-scale project. Regardless, you will not regret improving the energy efficiency of your...

Do's and Don'ts of Home Staging The market is different everywhere, but the average home spends 4-6 weekson the market before getting snapped up by buyers. What is true across real estate markets is that nothing sells a property quite as well as home staging, which makes it easy for prospective buyers to imagine themselves in the space. Not only will buyers pour in, but your house will also look better in...