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5 Things You Should Do to Prepare Your Kitchen Before You Leave for Vacation
Tackle this quick checklist before your big trip. While going away on vacation can be relaxing, getting ready for one can be anything but. Between packing and all of those last-minute errands like picking up sunscreen or camping supplies, it...
Thanks, Dad! Father Figures Help Us Take Care of Our Homes—From Moving to Maintenance
Where do children turn when they need advice on buying a home—and home improvement? Often, their dads, according to a recent survey by Realtor.com®. That’s particularly true for homeowners who live near their fathers or father figures. ...
Interest in This Insanely Simple Home Upgrade Has Skyrocketed + 5 More Red-Hot Renovation Trends
Summer is the season for dabbling in home improvement projects—and this year, that tradition is more popular than ever. According to Yelp’s 2024 Summer Home and Outdoor Trends report, searches for “home renovation” on the site climbe...
How to Arrange Your Bedroom for Better Sleep
As famed novelist Charlotte Brontë once said, “A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow,” and no one likes a restless pillow. But it's not just our internal stress that can affect our sleeping patterns — often, our external environment isn...
A Smaller Home Could Be Your Option
Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and ...
Never Get Locked Out of Your House Again with This Trick
When you’ve just returned home after a long day, the only thing on your mind is kicking your feet up on the couch. But after absentmindedly closing the door behind you while taking out the trash, you realize that your TV show will have to wai...
10 Objects in Your House That Could Be Worth a Lot of Money
The phrase “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure” accurately describes the clutter in your house. Items that have been gathering dust for decades may be worth a hefty sum to the right collector, but people often fail to reali...
Is It Better to Remodel or Move?
Neither is fun, but which choice will lead to your dream home? Many homeowners eventually ask themselves: Is it better to remodel or move? The answer depends on your household and needs. As your household shifts and changes, sometimes a drea...