Homeownership Articles
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The 7 Most-Needed Repair Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Relax. Here’s how to make short work of every common repair annoyance from a leaky toilet to a sticky window.
Choice One Key Title and Escrow is presented award
Stewart Title presents Choice One Key Title and Escrow with outsanding performance award and also present
Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $500 Projects
Here are five great ideas for investing a tax refund in your home if you receive $500 or less back from the IRS this year.
Inspecting Your Roof to Get Ahead of Problems
Your roof takes care of you — return the favor with a yearly inspection that’ll stop moisture damage and head off expensive repairs.
Tips to Make Your Roof Last as Long as Possible
Whether your roof is brand-new or years old, here’s what you need to do to keep it in the best possible shape for the longest possible time.
How to Buy a Wall Oven
For home cooks, a wall oven means flexibility and convenience that boost kitchen function and home enjoyment. We give you food for thought so you can pick the best model for your household’s lifestyle.
Cleaning Your Kitchen Appliances the Easy Way
If Mr. Clean isn’t magically popping into your kitchen to make it sparkle, you still can get that clean satisfaction with these easy appliance cleaning tips.
Top 10 Common Repair Costs
Congratulations on buying your first house. Now, you have to learn how to keep it in good repair. To be safe, you should set aside money every year for repairs and maintenance.
Your Guide to Choosing Patio Stones
With so many patio stones on the market, it can be hard to choose. So we’ve done the research to help you make the right choice for your home.
When is Foreclosure Removed from Your Credit Report?
Use this handy guide to figure out how quickly you can buy a home after a major financial setback when applying for a loan through FHA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac.
How to Replace a Light Switch
If it’s not a burned-out light bulb, chances are the switch itself is faulty. The easiest and least expensive solution is to replace the switch altogether. You won’t need a $90-per-hour electrician — it’s an easy DIY job.
13 Lucky Superstitions for Your Home
Is 13 an unlucky number? We don’t think so. But just to be safe, we found 13 superstitions that just might bring your home a little luck this year.
Laundry Pods Can Poison Kids
New, single-use laundry pods are cute and colorful — and all too tempting to children, who are ending up in the emergency room when they eat one like candy.
Tax Credits for Storm Windows and Storm Doors
Thanks to a vigilant reader, we were alerted to a change in the federal tax credit eligibility of storm windows and doors.
Are Your Neighbors Friend or Foe?
Neighbors wage war every day over blocked views, loud noise, big and small annoyances. Do you have a good neighbor policy? How’s it working out?