If you want to reduce energy bills and avoid expensive emergency repairs this winter, here are some easy DIY projects to winterize your home. Although many home winterizing chores are best done in the fall, all of these projects can be tackled in the wintertime.… Read More
Leaving a home unoccupied during the winter is always a concern, so we’ve put together a list of easy to use and very affordable devices (under $200 each) to protect your vacant house against burglaries, water leaks, freezing pipes, power outages and pesky rodents. Hiring… Read More
Beginning in the 1970s when more and more women were opting for careers instead of full-time homemaking, architects began designing homes with main or second floor laundry rooms. The thinking was that since laundry consists mainly of bed linens, bath towels and clothing, why not… Read More
Making the transition from being from a vacation homeowner to a “vacation rentals by owner†proprietor is a big step, but if managed well, the monetary benefits can more than offset the costs of owning a second home. Although there’s a long list of tasks… Read More
Will your homeowner’s insurance policy pay for damage done to your home caused by a water leak?  Most homeowner’s policies will cover water damage caused by sudden or accidental natural or man-made events, like a defective washing machine, but many policies will not pay for… Read More
