It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.” That’s great for your home’s value over the last…
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5 Auto Insurance Myths
Myth 1 – Color determines the price of auto insurance It doesn’t matter whether your car is “Arrest Me Red” or “Hide In Plain Sight White”—the color doesn’t actually factor into your auto insurance costs. The price of your auto policy is based on many factors, such as car make, model, body type, engine size…
4 New Year’s Resolutions Your Home Can Help You Keep
Every January, we promise ourselves to start following good habits, but those intentions often fizzle just a few weeks into the new year. But what if there was a link between self-improvement and home improvement? Whether it’s losing weight, getting organized or making more money, your house can help you keep these New Year’s Resolutions for your…
Window Repair or Window Replacement? How to Decide
Trying to decide between window repair or replacement? Just like every other product in the home, windows have a lifespan. Typically, windows should be replaced about every 20 years. Older windows can actually suck the energy out of a home, causing heating and cooling bills to soar. Even if your windows are younger than that, the…
6 Outdoor Fire Pit Tips for Beautiful Backyards
An outdoor fire pit can be a great addition to a backyard living space, adding warmth and enriching a home-like environment in the outdoors. To help you get started, here are a few things to consider before adding an outdoor fire pit to your space. First, before installing a fire pit at your home, it…
How to Help Prevent Water Damage in Your Home
There are many ways to help protect your home from losses that occur when water finds its way outside of the appliances you rely on to run your household’s daily needs. For most of us, when we think about the causes of severe water damage to our homes, we think about extreme weather like a…
10 Easy DIY Home Improvement Projects Your Dog Will Love | Video
Anybody who has ever lived with a pooch knows how fast these beautiful creatures become a part of the family. As dog owners, we worry about their comfort and happiness, the way we do other family members. And we are always ready to do anything to make the house as dog-friendly as possible. After all,…
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets: Simple Steps to a Colorful Makeover
Kitchens are perhaps the busiest rooms in any home. Whether it’s meal preparation, homework space, or social gatherings, they serve as the hub of family life. And that means kitchen cabinets must stand up to years of heavy use. A constant cycle of opening and closing wears out their finish, pots and pans scratch them, and…
The New Homeowner’s Guide to Preparing for Extreme Weather
Earning the title of homeowner is a big financial step, so as a new owner, you’ll probably do anything in your power to protect your investment. Homeowner’s insurance covers certain types of weather-related damage, wind damage associated with hurricanes or tornadoes, but it only kicks in after the damage has been done. So why not…