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For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean...

TIPS FOR STORING WINE AT HOME If you are a big wine connoisseur or just saving a few bottles to crack open on special occasions, it’s...

An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and...

Refinancing your mortgage is something most homeowners consider at least once throughout the lifespan of their home loan. It allows you...

Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones...

If you are looking to buy a home, you probably have a lot of questions about how to find the best mortgage loan rate. If you are a...

Your moving day is set and it’s time to start preparing. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, don’t forget to factor in...

Whether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or on the weekends, a home office a great way...

Staging your home is all about putting the best foot forward for potential buyers. By highlighting its most desirable features, you can...

Outdated kitchen. Overrun backyard. Unusable basement space. If you have a home renovation project on the mind, the first thing you have...

When purchasing a new home, it’s important to do in-depth research on all facets of the homebuying process. One thing you’ll need to...

TOWNHOUSE VS. CONDO: WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY? Whether it’s your first time buying or you just want to purchase something smaller, townhouses...

You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T's and dot all your I's before it’s all your own. And one of the first...

For most people, retirement feels like a long way off. But, if you don’t start preparing as early as possible, you may find yourself in a...

Using plants as décor is a great way to add a little color and a natural, bright feel to any room. There are endless types of plants to...

Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are...

When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re...

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid,...

Hanging out with your family or hosting friends on your old, dingy deck is not very appealing. Lucky for you, refreshing it doesn’t have...

Purchasing a home is arguably one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. As you start your hunt, don't forget...