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Home Insurance Myths Debunked
You never know when a disaster will strike and damage your home – whether it be storm, fire, or a burglary. One way to ensure you have financial protection is through home insurance. However, there are many home insurance myths that can lea...
Things People Say About Buying a Home Today That Actually Aren’t True
You’ve probably heard about some of the challenges of buying a home these days. Stories are splashed across news sites and whispered among friends and neighbors, about homebuyers mired in insane bidding wars, going way over asking price, and ...
Making the Most of Your Landscaping Budget
If you've found yourself flipping through the pages of a home and gardening magazine while daydreaming about creating an inviting landscape for your own property—one that inspires oohs and ahhs from friends and neighbors (or at least ...
7 Signs It’s Time to Downsize
Downsizing a home is almost inevitable for many older people. Once your children are out of the house, you don’t need and probably don’t want as much space as you once had. Downsizing can be smart financially and give you a new lease on lif...
Tips for Successfully Selling Your House in the Fall
Along with shorter days and cool temps, autumn brings with it a host of home-selling challenges. But with a little attention to detail and some creative marketing techniques, you can take your house from “For Sale” to “Sold” before the ...
10 Cosmetic Upgrades to Sell Your Home in Record Time
Caution: Project results may make your home so beautiful, you won't want to leave. Add a Fresh Coat of Paint You might be a fan of burgundy bedroom walls but chances are, the mass population won’t feel the same. Head to the home improve...
Turn a Boring Backyard Into a Summer Oasis
No pool? No problem. Create a cooling oasis with some clever water-centric activities. Amp up the joy of running through sprinklers by tossing beach balls back and forth through the spray. A water table filled with plastic bowls, measuring cups...
Make Your Backyard More Fun
Summer means soaking up as much time as you can outdoors, and your backyard has endless opportunities for fun in the sun — no fancy deck or patio needed. We’ve rounded up the coolest outdoor buys to make your backyard the party place all su...