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For $600 or so a year, plus a service fee of around $75 every time you ask for repair, a home warranty can be an inexpensive way to have peace of mind as a new homeowner.
Home warranties cover breakdowns in a home, from HVAC systems to appliances. A broken water heater can be repaired within hours, but if it can’t be fixed, a home warranty can pay for a new one to be installed.
For homeowners with an older house, they may want more things covered than a newer home would need—such as older appli...
Your first credit card can be the start to building your financial future. Just remember, how you use it can affect you for years down the road.
For example, build a good credit score and you could see lower interest rates on home and auto loans, and receive better credit card perks. Make too many mistakes with a first card, however, and you could have less financial flexibility. Landlords, lenders and utility companies could view a low credit score as a risky customer for them and deny you ser...
For most families and friend groups, the separation experienced over the last few weeks has been challenging to say the least. While we may not be able to connect physically, there are thankfully plenty of ways to connect virtually.
If you’re looking for a fun way to stay in touch with loved ones, download these apps today. Some even offer built-in games so you can stay entertained for hours while you’re spending time at home.
Houseparty
This app can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices...
Realtors® and homeowners need to consider the best methods for protecting their homes and families during the coronavirus pandemic.
The American Chemistry Council released a list of the disinfectant products that are recommended for use against coronavirus. Once you have adequate supplies in hand, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention published a how-to cleaning guide. The American Cleaning Institute also offers a number of tips for cleaning. First, don’t forget to target frequently-tou...
Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home décor has largely been defined by white and varying shades of beige and gray, today’s designers are harking back to yesteryear with paint colors, furniture and even kitchen appliances.
Part art deco, part ‘50s suburban and part ‘60s mod, these awesome retro colors are fresh and refreshed to fit today’s tastes, say the color mavens at Sherwin Williams, whose wall color faves this year include shad...
When planning to leave your home for vacation, there's a lot to think about: finding someone to feed the cats, holding your mail at the post office, packing your bags, and more. But how about lowering your electric bills when you're out of town? The following 5 tips courtesy of Duke Energy can help shave dollars off your bill. Keep in mind that savings will vary depending on the length of your trip, your home size, your home's insulation and your heating system.
1. If you have a programm...
Moving to a new city, whether it’s 30 or 3,000 miles away from your last one, can be stressful to say the least – perhaps even more so after you’ve dealt with the last of the packing boxes, because now it’s time to get to know your new community and begin to feel comfortable within it.
Relocation professionals offer practical tips to help you feel more at home faster:Get connected. If they haven’t already done so, don’t wait for the neighbors to ring your doorbell. Knock on the doors of the neig...
