By: Amy Howell Hirt. But not all are equal when it comes to investing in your home. After spending so much time at home, you want — you need! — a backyard getaway, not a bootcamp that’s all about mowing, weeding, and raking. Time for a second honeymoon with these ideas that’ll turn your labor-loving yard into a […]

By: Kelley Walters Now’s the time to stock up on paint.When it’s hot outside, smart homeowners focus their energies inside on these four tasks. You know, like taking advantage of your nice, cool basement. 1. Organize the Basement
The two most common types of clutter? Old clothes and seasonal items. Just the kind of stuff that winds […]

By Amy Howell Hirt When to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials.Buying stuff can be stressful. Cheap out and you could regret it. Overspend and you’ll cut into your budget. Knowing the best time of year to buy appliances and other household items can lessen the anxiety. Here’s a list of the best time of year for sales: Furniture: January and […]

By: Jeffrey Steele Charge up your tax savings by getting money back — and savings on utility bills. If inflation has an upside, it may be energy improvement tax incentives. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 offers tax credits to homeowners who make specified home energy efficiency improvements. It can be costly these days for homeowners […]

By: Stacey Freed Durability is key for kitchen remodeling, but it doesn’t have to cost a lot. About to remodel that old kitchen? Unless you’re cool with treating the hardest working room in your house like a museum exhibit, resist the temptation to buy the cheapest or shiniest materials available. Instead, go for durable options that […]

By: HouseLogic Low flow toilets may be a not-so-glam upgrade — but they can pay off in other ways. When it comes to bathroom renovations, toilets take a back seat (pun intended). After all, they aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing part of your fab bathroom remodel. But when it comes to water use, toilets have the […]

By: Jamie Wiebe It may seem counterintuitive, but a rigid schedule can really mess things up. One of the things that drives up remodeling costs (and frustration levels!) are delays. And these delays are often caused by ignorance on the homeowner’s part. It’s that old axiom: You don’t know what you don’t know. Until now. […]

By: Amy Howell Hirt When to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials. Buying stuff can be stressful. Cheap out and you could regret it. Overspend and you’ll cut into your budget. Knowing the best time of year to buy appliances and other household items can lessen the anxiety. Furniture: January and JulyYou could save 30% to 60% buying furniture in […]

By Lynn Ettinger Not feeling like a big spender these days? Check out the rewards of small home improvements. How can myths sound so right yet still be wrong? Take the one that says homeowners need to do a big remodeling project (think HGTV gut rehab) to get a worthwhile return on investment or happiness. Not […]