Image: HouseLogic It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors that just pop with those “come hither” hues. Browser beware, though: Those listings may be seductive, but …
Renting Out Your Home? Get Landlord Insurance
If you’re renting out your home, it might not be covered by home owners insurance, so look into landlord insurance instead. Maybe you’re moving up to a bigger home and holding on to your former residence as a rental property. Or maybe you’ve tried to sell your home without success. Whatever the reason, if you’re thinking about renting out your …
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
You’d be surprised at what your home insurance policy doesn’t cover. Here’s what is and isn’t covered by your insurance. What does your homeowners insurance cover? The short answer is: “A basic homeowners insurance policy (called HO-1 in insurance lingo) covers your home and possessions if they’re damaged or destroyed by these things: Fire Lightning Windstorm (unless you live in a hurricane …
4 Genius Yard Upgrades Even a Klutz Can Crush
Image: Mr. Interior/Shutterstock No DIY skills necessary for these outdoor projects. Did we mention they’re really, really easy? You don’t need to be the host of an extreme home makeover show to build an amazing backyard. In fact, the transformative projects below are easy enough for even the klutziest home improvement newbie to complete. Just don’t be shocked when the Johnsons …
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
Image: CustomHouseNumbers.com A good washing, and a bit of color are two low-cost ways. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. But which projects pump up curb appeal most? Here are financially smart ways to boost your home’s equity. #1 Wash Your House’s Face Before you scrape any paint or plant more azaleas, wash the …
9 No-Sweat Hacks to Deep Clean the Cruddiest Things
Image: Rafa Fernández/ImageBrief Like using a drill on your tub. (Why didn’t we think of it sooner?!) Ahhh! Sparkling floors, gleaming windows, and zero dust bunnies. A thorough cleaning can make your abode feel brand new. But that immaculate house comes with a price — sore biceps. Here’s how to deep clean your house without skimping, or pulling a muscle. Best of all these brilliant …
5 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns
Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Your home is in the perfect location, came at the perfect price, with the perfect lot. (Yay southern exposure!) But the home itself? Perfect isn’t the adjective you’d use. But you knew that moving in, and now you’re ready to start …
6 DIY Fire Pits That’ll Make You Feel Oh-So-Warm
Not to mention, get you a nice ROI on your home’s value. Don’t spend the whole summer planning your dream fire pit or there could be frost on the ground before it’s ready to roar. Start your DIY now and you won’t miss a single day of prime bonfire season. Plus, there’s this: A pro-built fire pit costs about $4,500 with a …
Tips and Tricks to Organizing Your Pantry
Envious of your neighbors neat and tidy Pantry? Look no further….a few tips and tricks will get you tidied up in no time.
The Key to a Successful New Year’s Resolution
Have you kicked off 2019 with a New Year’s Resolution? Are you already starting to feel the stress of sticking to it? Then, here are some tips to help you be successful in achieving whatever your resolution might be.
Tips for the Perfect Digital Detox- Advice from DougMovesYou
The majority of us own cell phones now. Have you considered having a refreshing break from that little gadget? How about a Digital Detox? Read more
5 Ways to Create an Ideal Sleep Environment
Getting quality sleep each night is vital to good health and productivity. Your sleep environment is essential to quality sleep. Check out these 5 tips for transforming your bedroom into an ideal sleep environment.
5 Things to Do on Sunday to Prepare for the Week Ahead
Sunday marks the beginning of a new week. Here are 5 tips to ensure you start off on the right foot!
Why Buying a New Home is Like a Round of Golf
There are many similarities when it comes to buying a house and playing golf. If you like golf then treat buying a home in the same manner, it promises to be more pleasurable.
What to Grow In Your Colorado Garden
What should I plant that will cope with Colorado’s challenging climate. Read more to get some good advice.
5 Daily Reminders for when you wake up
Mornings are essential to our overall well-being, so use these five daily reminders when you wake up
10 Traits to Be Happy and Successful!
There are traits that define happy, and to the extent that people feel happy, they are also successful. So here are 10 traits to help you choose to be happy and successful in your life.
Understanding the Appraisal “Waiver” Scenario in Home Buying
Understanding an appraisal waiver in this competitive Denver real estate market and using this strategy to get your offer accepted.
Your Credit Is Much More Than a Plastic Card
It is important to understand and check credit reports periodically, this can go a long way in helping your financial trustworthiness be the best that it can be.
5 TIPS TO MAKE THE HOME BUYING EXPERIENCE FUN AND EFFICIENT
Home buying should be fun, follow these 5 suggestions to make the experience more rewarding.