Keep Track of Your Offsite Storage: A Smart System That Actually Works

Whether you’re making room for a home office, clearing out seasonal decorations, or just need a little breathing room, off-site storage can be a lifesaver. 

But unfortunately, it’s a common theme that when items are “out of sight”, they’re often “out of mind”. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Wait… do I still have that?” you’re not alone.

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How to Make Your Current Home Work if Moving Isn’t an Option

If you are among the lucky homeowners who secured a low interest rate on a mortgage a few years ago, you might not want to move. That doesn’t mean your current home works for your family. Whether you’ve added a new baby, need a home office to work remotely, or wish you had an extra bathroom, many people need a bigger space.

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Electrical Safety in the Summer: Preventing Hazards and Avoiding Power Outages

Electrical accidents tend to spike during the summer months, due to a combination of skyrocketing demand from air conditioning, volatile summer thunderstorms, and outdoor mishaps that may involve swimming pools or alcohol.

Safety aside, there are other good reasons to avoid summertime electrical accidents— like protecting your home’s value. While there are a lot of things you can skip fixing before selling your house, the electrical system definitely isn’t one of them. While you could likely offload it to a company that buys houses for cash, you’ll potentially leave thousands of dollars on the table, compared to what you could’ve gotten in a conventional sale. Still, overhauling your electrical system before listing will take time and could cost you a significant amount of money.

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How to Manage a Second Home When You Live in Another State (Without Losing Your Mind)

Owning a second home sounds like a dream…at least until the toilet overflows, the roof starts leaking, or your lawn guy goes AWOL and you’re 700 miles away.

Managing a property you don’t live in full-time is tough enough. Add state lines, time zones, and seasonal weather into the mix, and suddenly that “vacation home” feels more like a part-time job. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to do it the hard way.

Technology can’t shovel snow or chase down the contractor who ghosted you, but it can make staying connected, organized, and on top of things way easier.

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How to Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint Without Breaking the Bank

Between tariffs and inflation, prices are high and they’re only expected to climb higher. If you’re a homeowner looking to reduce your home’s carbon footprint, you might be leery given the high cost of appliances, services, and other equipment. But you can still improve your home’s energy efficiency without veering off budget. From affordable projects to small habit adjustments, here are seven ways you can make your home greener.

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