Renovations are a great way to build value in your home. This can involve exciting activities such as designing a floor plan or deciding on a color scheme. This can really make your house feel like a home. However, it’s so easy to get caught up with decisions and planning that having a conversation with […]
As we move towards winter and temperatures have started to fall, you may have noticed your electric bill going up. And you certainly wouldn’t be the only one. HVAC can account for up to 50% of your electricity bill. The winter holidays are right around the corner. Heating systems running around the clock, holiday lights […]
As we move towards summer and temperatures have started to rise, you may have noticed that your electric bill has, too. And you certainly wouldn’t be the only one. Air conditioning can account for up to 50% of your electricity bill, and we know just how tempting it can be to really crank the AC […]
Smart technology, such as the technology associated with our smartphones and smart TVs, has made our life easier and more innovative. These devices are all-in-one and intuitive, allowing us to handle our day-to-day tasks and entertainment options with a lot more efficiency and intelligence. So, too, do the latest in smart home technology — devices […]
Home renovation can be both exciting and more than a little frustrating. There are many different, stressful decisions to make about materials, appliances, and more. In this guide, we’ll go through ten common home fixtures, their lifespans, signs they need to be replaced, and what to look for when you do replace them. Washers and […]
Renovations are a great way to build value in your home. This can involve exciting activities such as designing a floor plan or deciding on a color scheme that will really make your house feel like a home. However, it’s so easy to get caught up with decisions and planning that having a conversation with […]
If you have an auto policy, homeowners policy, or insurance policies relating to recreational vehicles, you probably have sound peace of mind that if anything happens — a car accident, damage to your home or boat during a storm or theft — you are covered and can recover any losses that may occur. But, what […]
As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. When you purchase a home, you make one of the biggest investments in your life, not only in terms of finances, but also in terms of happiness. Expenses, such as furnishings, re-modeling, homeowners insurance and essential services, like water and trash, are a part of that […]
No matter what winter looks like where you live, whether it’s snow and ice all season long or 70 degrees one day and in the teens the next (we’re looking at you, Virginia), the colder months come with unique challenges to keeping your home comfortable and safe. A buildup of condensation plus freezing temperatures can […]
On the list of major purchases, it doesn’t get much bigger than buying a new house. While there’s a certain charm to getting a place that’s been lived in, there’s also something special about being a home’s initial tenants. There are a number of differences between an existing home and a new home. Most of […]