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How to Clean Dryer Vents
If your clothes take forever and a day to dry, it might be high time you learned how to clean the dryer vents. Ask yourself, honestly, when was the last time you did it. Maybe never? No, we’re not talking about the screen inside the dryer. We...
5 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn’t Cover
Check your existing policy for these exclusions before assuming your current insurance company has you covered. Some aspects of your home insurance policy are easy to understand, like rates and deductibles. But there might be limitations or ...
7 Spots You Forgot to Clean
No matter how thorough a housekeeper you are, there are certain blind spots in every home that are all too easy to overlook. As a result, they get bypassed during your spring-cleaning tirade, growing grimier … and grimier. Curious where th...
How to Clean Windows
Window washing is one of those tasks that linger near the bottom of many homeowners’ to-do lists. But as any of us who finally get around to it will attest, clean windows make an enormous difference in everything! It’s a fact: Remove tha...
Home Inspection Checklist: Why Home Inspections are Important and What to Expect
If you're in the market for a new home, getting a home inspection can save you thousands of dollars down the line. Here is a checklist to help you prepare. Getting a home inspection is an important part of buying (or even selling) a home. Ho...
10 Remodeling Projects That Bring Homeowners Joy – and $$
Hardwood floors, upgraded insulation and closet renovations brought satisfaction and the most bang for the buck, according to NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Painting, adding a home office, and new hardwood floors...
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quicker
Whether you're a member of the financial independence retire early movement (FIRE) or simply want to pay off your mortgage sooner rather than later to free up money for other needs, know this: It is entirely possible to be mortgage-free well ah...
Home Showing and Open House Advice
Having an open house is the exciting part of selling a home, but let’s face it: It takes a lot of work to get there. Once you’ve made repairs, picked a real estate agent, and decided on an asking price, your home is almost ready for mark...