Most rooms in your home are a constant buzz of activity, but your bedroom should be where you can truly relax and unwind after a long and busy day. It’s the one space in your home that is designed to calm and comfort you. Thankfully you don’t need to overhaul your bedroom or spend a fortune creating a personal retreat. You can create a more relaxing bedroom that ...
There are a lot of reasons why people need to relocate: finding a new job, improved educational opportunities, moving closer to family, or simply wanting a fresh new start – even if you’re staying within the same state! With so many options and factors, it can be difficult to decide where to live. You want to make sure you’re making the right choice. Here ar...
As the daylight hours stretch past 4:30 in the afternoon and the weather starts to warm, you know that spring is almost here. It’s hard not to feel optimistic about what’s to come. You may have the strong urge to shake off the last of the winter blues by decluttering and freshening up your space. Thankfully you don’t need to break the bank to breathe new life i...
If buying a home is in your future, you need to take a careful look at your finances now – well before you begin looking at homes. Life is full of surprises but you don’t want to find one in your finances! Don’t leave your ability to qualify for a mortgage to chance; putting in the work now can mean big savings when you finally purchase your home. Here’s h...
When does the idea “bigger is always better” not quite right? When it comes to your new home. Much like Goldilocks, you want to find a home that has the right amount of space for your family. But how much space do you need? The answer may actually be less than you think. If you’re planning on buying a new home this year, one of the most important questio...
Paint is a simple way to breathe new life into your space and change up the style. However, choosing a paint color can feel daunting. While you can always repaint, most people would rather get it right the first time. So how do you choose the right paint colors from the literal thousands of options? We’ve put together 5 tips for finding the perfect paint color f...
Finding your dream home is now easier thanks to the internet. But with millions of homes now available at your fingertips, it can still feel overwhelming. How do you do find the home that’s right for you? Before you stop looking before you actually start, we’re here to help. Check out these tips so you can efficiently and effectively use the internet to find your...
There are a lot of reasons for downsizing your belongings, from moving into a smaller home or just wanting to reclaim space in your home. It takes time and hard work but you’ll feel much better once you’re finished. Whatever your reason for getting rid of some of your belongings, there are a lot of benefits of downsizing: there’s less stuff to maintain, less...
Today’s economy increasingly relies on credit to finance purchases – from something as simple as lunch to a complicated mortgage. This reliance on credit has made having a strong credit score – a three-digit number that represents the likelihood of you paying your bills on time, an important financial tool. They can determine where you live, whether you need...
Many people confuse home warranty and home insurance but they’re not interchangeable. While they both offer protection, they serve different functions Let’s break down the difference. What is a home warranty and what does it cover? A home warranty is a kind of insurance for certain components of your home that can help finance costly repairs. Home warra...