Keeping Your Home Safe for Children
We think a dream home is one that is essentially a safe place for everyone – old and young. From a grownup viewpoint, almost everything in a home looks perfect. But it’s important to have another, especially if you have children. Is the home safe from a small child’s viewpoint? Your home may have many more […]
8 Mistakes That Could Reduce the Value of Your Home
So you thought you can do just about anything with your home. Well, you were wrong. Making changes to your home is fine as long as you don’t commit blunders that can put off potential buyers should you decide to sell in the next few yeras. But this is not always the case. Very often, […]
How to Keep Your Housekeeping Resolutions
January is that time of the year when we make all sorts of resolutions. Some of us want to get fit, lose that stubborn body fat and develop a positive attitude towards life. Some of us want to simplify our lives and become spiritual. And some others want to earn a lot of money. As […]
Is the Air Within Your Home Clean?
It’s a fact that many homes appear sparking clean internally and externally, but they can carry some not-so-nice odors which can be quite a put-off. So how do you determine the air quality within your home? By asking yourself some questions. Do your rooms have a musty smell or is there some moisture on the […]
Your House Belongs to You — Not Pests!
Pests can live anywhere—in apartments, houses, teepees, and trailers. They get into your home in boxes, bags, and even come in from beneath the doors. They manage to squeeze in through cracks as small as the thickness of a coin. Did you know that roaches can go without food for a whole month? From the […]
Home Security When You’re Away
Before planning to head out for your hard-earned vacation, spend some time in thinking about home security while you’re away. According to the records, holidays and summertime are the peak times for house burglaries. Here are some tactical tips that can help prevent your home becoming an easy target during your vacation when you’re away: Light […]
Home Repairs: Don’t Ignore Them
You don’t like to spend your weekends repairing the roof or fixing a clogged kitchen sink, do you? Well, if you are like most people, you don’t. Most of us don’t enjoy doing odd jobs around the house. That is why we put off these tasks. We assume that they are not urgent and that […]
Eights Facts about House Appraisal Reports
A house appraisal report is crucial for establishing the market value of a property. It tells the seller how much he can ask, and guides the buyer towards the right price of the property. It is nearly impossible for buyers to secure a mortgage without a house appraisal report. Despite being such a crucial part […]
When Homeowners Insurance Doesn’t Protect You
Many homeowners insurance policies come with hidden, hard-to-understand clauses. The consumer may not even realize their existence until a claim arises. However, by staying informed and keeping all relevant records you will be able to protect your interests in most cases. A homeowners insurance policy will help pay for damages caused by hurricanes or fires. […]
Choosing Home Security Systems
There’s been a steady spate of house burglaries in the recent past. Each break-in costs homeowners dearly. The installation of a home security system provides a strong deterrent. Crooks get the message that your home isn’t an easy target and they look towards other options. You are required to pay monthly monitoring fees but for […]
