An outdoor deck on your home provides valuable living and entertaining space. If you’re planning to extend your current deck or to build...

In 15 years, the number of people ages 65 and older will exceed the number ages 18 and younger. Living longer makes the transition from...

Architects and designers love to convince people that the latest trends are the most desirable features for every household. However, a...

During the Great Recession (2007-09), many properties lost equity as the housing market began falling. Short-term investors then started...

A verdant backyard can feel heavy with dark greens and wood tones. Brighten your outdoor entertaining area with a light outdoor rug,...

What if your home no longer suits your needs, because it’s too big, or too small, or in the wrong part of town, or … well, there are all...

Does your house have a room that could deter buyers because it desperately needs improvement? If so, this space, also known as the...

Architects and designers love to convince people that the latest trends are the most desirable features for every household. However, a...

Your personal finances, the lender’s requirements and how long you plan to stay in a home all factor in to choosing a mortgage. Compare...

The trendy styles for countertops, flooring and walls were revealed at The International Surface Event trade show this year. “Geometric...

More Americans are living mortgage-free. This article by Shelly Hagan will show you how. About 37% of U.S. households are “free and...

Have you talked about moving away when you retire? Have you decided on a location? Do you know when you are going to find “the place?” If...

American home sellers who closed their sale during the first quarter of this year had owned their property for an average of 8.05 years,...

Fresh, crisp white walls have always been popular, but keep in mind that all whites are not the same. Depending on the natural light that...

During the Great Recession (2007-09), many properties lost equity as the housing market began falling. Short-term investors then started...

Baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, were the radical hippie generation, known as “flower children.” Think Beatles, Haight-Ashbury,...

A creaking floorboard. A finicky toaster. Are these bothersome quirks serious enough to be replaced or can you get by with a simple...

“Rachel is amazing! Our situation was a bit tricky as we were selling two condos and searching for a home that would accommodate a...

Many people see exercise as a necessary evil that can be difficult to keep up, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Explore these ways to...

As the seasons change, spring cleaning is an excellent time to address any places in your home that could be breeding grounds for mold....