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Renters: Why You Need a Home Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]
Renters of both apartments and homes have similar concerns regarding safety, security and protecting their stuff. Some disasters can be prevented; others can seem inevitable. Either way, a home...
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5 Ways to Landscape for Hurricane Preparedness
It may be difficult to entirely protect your home and yard from the strong winds of a hurricane, but there are certainly steps you can take to help minimize the damage. Here are five storm-wise...
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Everything You Want to Know About: Wildfire Preparedness
Tens of thousands of U.S. wildfires burn each year, consuming millions of acres in their paths – and they don’t care if your house is in the way. In 2009 alone, more than 78,000 wildfires were reported...
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Am I Ready to Buy a Vacation Home? 3 Questions to Ask
You may be dreaming of buying a vacation home to escape from the daily grind, where the only thing to do is enjoy quality time with friends and family. Of course, buying a vacation home can be a...
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A Deep Dive into Storage Auctions
Storage auctions were virtually unheard of before A&E’s "Storage Wars" gained popularity, joining the new phenomenon of oddly specific reality shows like "Hoarders," "Auction Hunters" and "Pawn...
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Want to Rent a House? The 5 Things You Need to Know
One of the biggest decisions consumers are faced with is determining whether they should buy a house or rent an apartment. There are pros and cons to buying versus renting, of course, and it’s the type...
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How to Shut Off Utilities in a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters come in many shapes and sizes, and they can strike without warning. But emergency planning can help minimize the risks when such events do happen. And knowing how to shut off...
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[VIDEO] Renting Trend is Up in Evolving Housing Market
Times, they are a-changing. If you've been paying attention to the real estate market in your neighborhood over the past few years, you've probably seen a trend: Overall home buying is down and renting...
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What’s Hot in Kitchen and Bath Upgrades
As housing sales have begun to improve, architects report that they are finding more homeowners inquiring about home improvements, and especially kitchens and bathrooms. They’re the last spaces to be...
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Tennis Terms Redefined – Homeowners’ Edition
Being a tennis champ – like being a homeowner -- means being prepared for all of life’s shots, even the unexpected ones. That spirit is certainly on display at the All England Club in Wimbledon. Which...
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How to Communicate With Loved Ones in a Disaster
After a major disaster, it can often be difficult to communicate with loved ones. Hurricanes, tornadoes and other emergencies can cause power outages and result in overwhelmed cellular services,...
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Reed Timmer’s Tips to Minimize Storm Damage at Home [part 1]
Storms happen. It’s a fact of life we’ve all come to understand, and most of the time the raucous weather runs its course and moves on. But some storms leave their mark, both on the countryside and,...
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Reed Timmer’s Tips To Minimize Storm Damage At Home [part 2]
Most of the time, storms come and go leaving a damp, even soggy, landscape in their wake. But some storms seem to linger, and others leave their mark. Luckily, there are ways to limit the damage caused...
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How Hurricanes And Tropical Storms Are Named
Andrea. Barry. Chantal. No, it's not the list of most popular baby names, but, rather, the names chosen for this year's Atlantic hurricane season. The practice of naming storms began centuries ago, as...
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Natural Swimming Pools Are Making a Ripple, But Are They For You?
When it comes to backyard swimming pools, that classic rectangular design with a deck, diving board or slide, and metal steps still holds appeal. But natural pools that resemble swimming holes or ponds...
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Taking a Summer Vacation? Secure Your Apartment First
Warm weather (even blistering, hot weather) and sunny days are finally here, and if you're like us, you can’t wait to get away to a favorite hotel, campground or resort. And yet, it feels just as good...
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Market Madness [part 3]: Is It the Season for Selling?
It was time to sell our house. We were bursting at the seams. Soon, our kids would be taller than us and personal space will be hard to come by. Those were the mantras of my wife and I as we put our...
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3 Dorm Safety Tips Every College Student Should Know
Safety in the dorm room may not be the first thought on a new college student’s mind, but as a parent it should be your main concern. While dormitories are a great place to meet new friends and...
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Power Surges, Dirty Lint Traps and Other Hidden Home Dangers
Being a homeowner and a mother, I work hard to keep my house and family safe. But homes face all types of threats – some less obvious than others. Here's a list I put together of possible dangers...
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How to Get the Best ROI for Your Landscaping Projects
Most of us know that a key element of selling a home is curb appeal, and a huge part of that is landscaping. It’s the first impression potential buyers get of your home. Properly planned landscaping...
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