Homeownership Articles
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7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home
By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home.
8 Tips for Finding Your New Home
House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These eight tips will guide you through a smart homebuying process.
Kids’ Rooms: Storage Solutions for Every Age
From babies who adore you to teens who ignore you, kids change and so do their storage needs. Here’s how to organize kids’ rooms from cradle to college.
Small Home Storage: Maximize Your Storage Space
Your small home has more storage space than you think. For relatively little money but a lot of common sense and ingenuity, there’s space to be found.
Garage Organization Ideas for Under $50
If clutter trumps cars in your garage, get organized and make room for your vehicles with these smart garage storage solutions, each costing less than $50.
Buying a House at Foreclosure Auction is Risky Business
You can buy a home at a significant discount at a foreclosure auction, but you’ll face a host of challenges. Don’t get burned; be solutions-ready.
Matching Room Color and Lighting to Get the Effect You Desire
Light changes color, so your lighting design should be a top priority for any remodel and should help guide your color choices. Here’s how.
7 Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas
With a few conscious choices, your merry Christmas can also be an eco-friendly Christmas.
8 Super-Secret Hiding Places for Holiday Presents
Whether you’ve got a nosy spouse or a curious kid, you need a good hiding place to squirrel away those gifts until you find time to get them wrapped and under the tree. Here are some ideas we came up with.
How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House
When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Here is what to do to avoid sticky situations.
7 Rookie Mistakes in Your Vegetable Garden
Even the best vegetable gardeners can forget basics and make rookie mistakes. Here are 7 no-nos to avoid.
Guide to Buying and Installing a Sprinkler System
An irrigation system saves water, keeps your lawn looking great, and helps maintain your curb appeal. We’ve gathered the info to get you started.
Real Christmas Trees vs. Fake Christmas Trees: Which are Greener?
How do real Christmas trees and fake Christmas trees stack up when it comes to the environment and cost? We’ve got the dirt.
LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips
LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you.
10 Christmas Light Tips to Save Time, Money, and (Possibly) Your Life
Christmas lights can be modest displays to show good cheer, or million-bulb light-apaloozas that draw gawkers from near and far. Here are 10 tips to help you save time and money.