What’s Your Home Worth? 7 Factors That Impact Your Home Value
When it comes to selling, every homeowner is trying to get top dollar for their house. But what determines their home’s value? Here are several variables that could increase or decrease your resale value.
Saving Money: Top 9 Energy-Efficient Upgrades for Your Home Improvement Dollar
Considering some home improvements this winter or spring? Why not invest in some projects that will save you money in the long run. Energy-efficiency is a top priority for many homeowners whether they’re trying to whittle down high utility bills or trying to minimize their environmental footprint. Here are some of the best home improvements […]
First-Time Homeowner Checklist: What You Need to Do Before Moving In
Congratulations on your new home purchase! Before diving in to the fun parts of being a first-time homeowner, there are several maintenance items you should take care of after closing on your home and before moving in. Here’s a checklist of what items you should tackle before you make your new house your home. Looking […]
10 Budget-Friendly Home Improvements for the First-Time Homeowner
So you just bought a house; congratulations! Making your home yours is where the real fun begins, but when you’ve just purchased a home you may find yourself on a tight budget when it comes to home improvements. Here are some cost-effective but aesthetically-pleasing home improvements you can do on a budget.
9 Ways to Use Shiplap in Your Home Design
If you’re a fan of any home improvement television shows, you’ve probably noticed the trend of using traditional building elements to enhance a home’s character. Whether you’re living in a newly built home or a fixer upper, shiplap is a great material to transform boring walls, ceilings, built-ins, and more into pieces of architectural interest.
9 Home Maintenance Tasks Every New Homeowner Should Know How to Do
New homeownership is exciting but also full of responsibility. As a first-time homeowner, you’ll need to educate yourself on several DIY home maintenance tasks to avoid making various calls to maintenance professionals…and paying their service charges. Here are some of the most common home maintenance tasks every new homeowner should know how to do. Install […]
The Ultimate Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
With each change of seasons comes the need to get your home and its systems ready for the changing weather elements. Here is a complete interior and exterior home maintenance list that can be completed in a weekend’s time.
Fire Prevention Month: 5 Facts About Home Fires & How to Prevent Them
According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 369,500 home structure fires in 2013. Those 369,500 fires caused 2,755 deaths, 12,200 injuries, and $7 billion in property damage. There is no time like the present to make sure your home isn’t susceptible to fire and what you and your […]
9 Plants & Trees for Vibrant Fall Color
The colors of autumn are approaching quickly. If your yard falls short each year when it comes to the reds, purples, oranges and yellows of the season, there’s still time to plant so you can enjoy them next year. Add these Midwest native plants to your fall landscaping checklist for colorful foliage.
24 Ways to Save Water & Energy at Home
Reducing your carbon footprint, saving on utility costs and improving the overall efficiency of your home doesn’t require as much work or money as you may think. U.S. homeowners and renters spend $163 on average on just gas and electricity per month, according to a Intuit Mint survey. Use these tips to decrease your home […]