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How much house can you really afford? With rising rent prices, this can be a little bit of a hot-button topic. Financial gurus and thrifty spenders weigh in with many different opinions. But what matters is what the bank is willing to lend you and what you can swing, not just on paper but in […]

Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs, perennials, and more before winter sets in. Next spring, your new plants will get off to a stronger start. After a steamy summer, autumn’s cooler air temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners, but the soil is still warm enough to allow roots to grow until the […]

ou can picture it now: No more schlepping in groceries in the rain while trying to balance an umbrella. Someplace to store the lawn mower besides that backyard shed. Enough space to fit those tubs of holiday decorations or workout gear, like that treadmill taking up a corner of the bedroom… Yep, you’ve got some […]

Nobody buys a refrigerator to solve their midlife crisis. And yet the price of some home appliances is next in line after little red convertibles. “Other than houses and cars, home appliances can be the biggest investments homeowners make,” points out Chris Granger of Sears Home Services. That’s why — boring or not — it’s […]

Through the mid-70 and 80’s, popcorn ceilings became the rage in many homes across the country. Often referred to as stucco, cottage cheese, or acoustical ceilings, people installed these surfaces to provide sound absorption or to hide flaws and imperfections, inexpensively. If you have an older home, you may have a popcorn ceiling or two […]

If you’re putting your home on the market, there’s a good chance you’d like to sell it quickly—and preferably over asking price. The key to achieving these goals is knowing what buyers are looking for during the hunt for a new home.  “Today’s buyers want a crisp, clean, move-in ready home, and if you don’t […]

There’s something so distinctly beautiful about summer decor. Those breezy fabrics, muted color palettes, natural fibers, and boho influences associated with the season make it feel like you’re bringing the sunshine indoors. And though it might feel like the style is purely seasonal, there are a few ways you can incorporate summer design trends into […]

Planting and growing your own vegetables can be rewarding, but learning to protect your garden from pests and animals can involve a lot of trial and error – especially if you aren’t sure which common garden pest is helping themselves to a private salad bar. We’ve found 10 easy ways to protect your garden from […]

With the Covid-19 vaccine rollout well underway, many of us are looking at a return to the office. But after more than a year of working remotely some Americans have moved farther away from their workplaces, and according to a survey from Realtor.com®, they are now less willing to commute into the office.  Realtor.com® senior economist […]

When it comes to selling your home, there are so many things to take into consideration before you put it on the market. Deciding when and how to sell your home, as well as the price to list it can make a huge difference in how successful your sales process is. An important decision to […]