Consumers have a love hate relationship with push notifications they receive from the apps they install on their mobile phones. Some people really appreciate them if they are informative, timely, and useful. Others hate them because they are not relevant. But with most apps, you the user don’t control what push notifications get sent to you.
Read MoreMaintenance Cost Trends Over Multiple Years
A hidden expense to owning a home is the combination of preventative maintenance tasks and smaller fix it and repair tasks. These costs include buying replacement parts and materials where the homeowner does the installation work themselves or the cost to hire a service contractor to do the maintenance and repairs. When a contractor performs the work, the costs will include parts, materials, and labor.
Read MoreFinancially Plan All Your Future Remodel Projects
There are different homeowner situations where it is important to financially plan all your future remodel projects. This process is when you list all your current and future remodel projects and establish budgets for the projects. This is regardless of whether you plan on hiring a contractor or doing-it-yourself (DIY).
Read MoreBe a Smarter Homeowner Podcast
We did it! HomeZada has launched a podcast called Be a Smarter Homeowner. You will meet the HomeZada cofounders, John Bodrozic and Beth Dodson. They will discuss topics that help you understand why HomeZada exists and also how to help you be the smartest homeowner you can.
Read MoreDIY First Aid Kits for Wherever You Are
First aid kits can be as simple or as complex as you need. Instead of creating one huge first-aid kit that you need to lumber around everywhere you go, create multiple kits for different scenarios.
For example, items you would need if you were stranded in your car wouldn’t be exactly the same as what you’d need for a weeklong camping trip in the desert!
Preparation is a must for everyone, especially parents! If you carry a first aid pouch with you, you’ll be ready to handle most travel emergencies.
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