It can be surprising how dangerous your home can be. People often end up in accidents at home but that is only one part of the risks. There are quite a few health hazards that can be found in a normal house that the owner doesn’t know about. If you are not careful, you can …
Having kids at home can be nerve-wracking, especially since there are a thousand ways things can go wrong while you’re not looking. The fact that unintentional injuries could cause child deaths all the more point to the fact that parents do have a lot of reasons to be cautious about the safety of their kids …
Most homebuyers choose single-family homes as their first home. The idea of freedom and privacy is what entices them the most about standalone homes. But for those who want to start investing in real estate and could use a little help paying their mortgage a duplex can be a wise investment. Duplex homes have their fair share of pros …
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Receiving a rejection for your home loan application is a brutal punch to the gut. But does that mean you should hit the brakes on your home-buying plans for now? Not necessarily. A rejection from one mortgage company doesn’t mean you can’t get approval from another. So if your home loan gets rejected, here’s what …
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If you have a new baby on the way, then one of the first things you have to do is to prepare your home. There are many changes that you should be making to your home to welcome the baby. One of these is to baby-proof it. Fortunately, you don’t need to take a second mortgage to …
Accidents at home are among the leading cause of injury or death in the United States. The chance of a person dying due to accidents at home starts rising at the age of 65 and reaches its peak at age 75—where people are four times likely to die of an accident at home. Having seniors …
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With the growing threats of climate change in our midst, people are becoming more environmentally conscious. They know that many things are accelerating climate change. But one of the biggest culprits is our practice of burning fossil fuel to supply our electricity. As someone who’s concerned for the planet’s future, you are considering the use …
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Pets and children are beloved members of the family. They bring joy and a sense of purpose to everyone, and they’re simply a joy to be around with. However, having both a pet and a young child can spell disaster for your home organization. Your house will be littered with childcare items or pet toys, …
A new home is a new beginning—a new and brighter future for you and your family. Before you begin taking this shining new path, you have to deal with your old home. It may be full of nostalgia and priceless to you, but it very much has a resale value for home buyers. Whether you …
Renovate for Resale: Improving Your House to Raise Its Value Read More »
Have you ever seen a home makeover episode on TV where the designer would strip off old, grimy carpet or linoleum and discover a layer of old hardwood floors? Then the designer would react as if she struck gold? And she’d wonder, “Why would anyone want to hide that?” Today, and even long before home makeover …
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