10 Ways To Cool Your Home Without A/C
You can stay cool in the summertime, even without an air conditioner. Here are 10 summer hacks to keep your home cool and comfortable. Many areas are experiencing records heat this summer and it can be a challenge to stay cool without breaking the bank on the utility bill. If you can’t get […]
Conceptos Plasticos Home Innovation
Oscar Andres Mendez Gerardino, 34, just won the 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award for his company, Conceptos Plasticos, which provides inexpensive, easy to assemble housing make out of recycled plastic. Humans are capable of amazing innovations, which can easily be seen in architecture and building projects. Many building innovators of late have focused on sustainable […]
Haven. No More Mosquito Bites!
Check out this new mosquito repellent that doubles as beautiful landscape lighting. Enjoy your yard without the worry of mosquito bites! Many California homeowners have been taking advantage of the wonderful year-round weather in most areas by creating lavish outdoor living areas, many equipped with a full kitchen, dining area, fire pit, and […]
How To Hire A Moving Company
You've decided to hire movers. What do you do now? What’s the worst part about a new home? The move! But you’re an adult now; it’s time to stop banking on your friends and any acquaintance with a truck to help lug your furniture across town (and offering pizza and beer as compensation). […]
New Mortgage Servicing Rule Results in Victory For Homeowner
The Dodd-Frank Act is proving to be a ally for homeowners and giving individuals a voice against big banks. New mortgage servicing rules took effect in 2014, implementing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, which impose significant obligations on mortgage servicers, including the obligation to conduct reasonable investigation upon receipt of a notice of error, […]
Maintaining Your Home In Retirement
Home maintenance is a big expense that needs to be factored into your retirement plan. When approaching retirement, most of us will try to calculate our future expenses and pad our nest egg to live comfortably in the coming years. Retirees often have a fixed income with little flexibility, and unforeseen expenses can often […]
5 Areas To Focus On For Home Security
More than 1.7 million burglaries strike U.S. homes every year. A good security system is necessary for thwarting thieves, but there are more things you can be doing to safeguard your home. The Exterior The first things burglars hunt for is a house that looks vulnerable from the street. An overgrown yard, un-shoveled snow, […]
Women Buy More Houses Than Men
The numbers don’t lie. Women are buying more houses than men and dominating the real estate market. Let’s hear if for all the single ladies! Single women are a force to be reckoned with in today’s real estate market. According to the National Association of Realtors®, single women make up the largest demographic […]
Effortless And Affordable Interior Design
Meet the sisters who are completely upending the world of interior design. If you’ve always dreamed of a professionally curated living space, now’s your chance! Maybe you’re thinking about redecorating. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for years. Maybe the mere sight of a color swatches and the mention of furniture styles sends you […]
New Rules For AirBnB in San Francisco
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved tough new legislation that will require short-term rental sites to police their own listings for properties that violate city regulations. San Francisco is rolling out new legislation aimed at reigning in AirBnB rentals. This week, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted 10-0 to toughen short-term rental […]
