Think home buying in winter is crazy. Not really. It is not as common to buy a home in winter due to all the other activities and festivities, but there are some great reasons why home buying in winter just might pay off. Take a look at why some people might buy a home in winter and the benefits it has on them. Read More
10 Tips to Organize a Small Laundry Room
Guest Blogger: Francesca Holmes
The laundry room is one area of your home which is frequented on an everyday basis, and where you get a lot of household work done. With so much going on in one place, it is bound to get cluttered which can, sometimes, leave you overwhelmed. Whether it is the pile of dirty clothes, coats randomly thrown around, or soiled socks strewn about, they’re all eyesores. Read More
Home Maintenance Tip: Insulate Outdoor Pipes
In climates where the temperature drops below freezing, it is important to insulate outdoor pipes for either the home or the landscape irrigation system. Forgetting to insulate outdoor pipes can lead to pipes that can burst and valves that can break due to severely cold temperatures. Insulating outdoor pipes can prevent damage to your home and the plumbing systems during the difficult winter season. The worst thing that can happen is a pipe burst during Read More
5 Areas That Will Make or Break Your Home Inspection
You have butterflies in your stomach. You can’t decide which perfume to use. Flowery and feminine or bold so he knows you mean business. Should you start in the kitchen or go straight upstairs? And should you tell him about that thing in the attic? These are questions that come up all the time when getting a home inspection. Read More
7 Simple Upgrades for a Totally Chic Bathroom
There’s a sweet spot for bathroom decor, and it lies somewhere between outhouse and spa.
I’ve seen some horrible bathrooms. From the over-matched room where everything from the loofah to the toilet brush is the same olive green. To cat litter-themed bathrooms where you can’t tell where the rug ends and the kitty grits begin. Totally chic bathroom design can all be yours with simple tips.
Believe it or not, your bathroom is one of the most important areas of your home when you’re thinking about reselling. According to the remodeling cost vs. value index, remodeling your bathroom can give you up to a 65 percent return on your investment.
Bathrooms can also be expensive to remodel. So if yours hasn’t been updated since the 1970s, it tells potential buyers that your house is a “project.” And most people aren’t looking for …. Read More
