The Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home
By: Amy Howell Hirt
When to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials.
Buying stuff can be ...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage?
By: HouseLogic
Published: July 27, 2023
Before you build or overhaul your garage, figure out the cost, savings, and return.
A garage can be a versat ...
By Kara Masterson
If your home uses heating oil instead of a boiler or furnace, you should know some important things to ensure your heating system runs smoothly and efficiently. From mainten ...
Mold or Mildew? Here’s How to Tell Them Apart
By: HouseLogic
Published: August 2, 2024
Mold and mildew can be intrusive; they let themselves in without knocking, then set up camp in damp ...
How to Hire a Contractor — and Avoid a Home Remodeling Nightmare
By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Published: August 2, 2024
Learn from a homeowner’s experience and remodeling pros about ...
What do Septic Inspections Involve?
By: HouseLogic
Published: August 1, 2024
Keep up with your septic inspections – because nobody wants a septic surprise.
A septic system provides lo ...
By Courtney Klosterman, home insights expert and director of communications at Hippo Insurance
Nearly a quarter of homeowners(link is external) say they’re planning major renovation ...
How to Add Value and Beauty to Your Front Yard Landscape
By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Published: April 11, 2024
These 12 front yard landscaping ideas can elevate your home’s curb appeal a ...
The Ins and Outs in Interior Home Design for 2024
By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Published: January 18, 2024
New Year’s resolutions have been elbowed out by the latest trend — in-and- ...
From finding an inspector to dealing with surprises — this is your guide to getting a house checked out.
The first thing you need to know about a home inspection: You&rsq ...
Concrete patios can give you a customized look, on top of being budget friendly.
If you’re looking to transform your outdoor space into a stylish and functional oasis without breaking ...
How to Shop Around for a Mortgage Loan
By: Lynn Ettinger
Home buyers who do mortgage loan shopping can avoid leaving money on the table.
Whether you’re shopping for new bed sheets or a ...
How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling: A Complete Guide
By: HouseLogic
Published: August 24, 2023
Is the update a job for you or a pro?
Popcorn ceilings may have been all the rage back in the day ...
Reverse Mortgages: Pros and Cons
By: HouseLogic
Published: August 8, 2023
Learn the basics to avoid surprises.
After investing a lot of money in your home, the chance to get some of it back ...