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Tips for a Spring-Clean Home All Winter Long

Get the dirt out of your home before you hunker down for winter’s worst.

Fall Maintenance Checklist

You'll be ready for winter's worst and head off pricey repairs with these simple preventative tasks.

11 Tool Organizing Hacks to Make Yard Work (Kinda, Sorta) Fun

Sweet ways to solve your crusty, rusty outdoor tool storage.

Which Way Should Your Ceiling Fan Turn in Summer?

The wrong direction could make you even hotter

9 Essential Things Every New Homeowner Should Have

These must-haves will make things a lot easier in the first few weeks.

8 Costly Missteps New Homeowners Make in Their First Year

How not to make money mistakes as a fledgling homeowner.

Home Efficiency Improvement Guide

Your home may not be as energy efficient as you think it is.

9 Facts About FHA Loans

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a great benefit to first-time home buyers and others. Learn more about them here.

Small Homes Can Offer Big Returns

Single with no kids? Bigger isn't always better when it comes to housing.

What Not to Do as a New Homeowner

Avoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time.

7 Deadly Sins of Home Ownership

Attention sinners! If you’ve been guilty of any of the 7 deadly sins of home ownership, there’s no time like the present to redeem yourself.

7 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About the Aquapocalypse

Right now close to 50% of the U.S. is experiencing some level of drought. Why should homeowners care?

How to Help Your Appliances Last Longer

Do your appliances die before their time? Here are ways to keep them humming longer.

What I Wish I Knew When I Bought My First New-Construction Home

Building a new home lets you personalize your house for today’s needs and tomorrow’s dreams. Here’s how to plan your new home for future needs.

New Home Advice: Choosing the Best Upgrades

Buying a new home comes with a maze of options. That’s a good thing. Here’s advice from a pro on choosing them.

Two Ways to Determine How Much House You Can Afford

That three-story mansion might be nice, but would your bank account prefer a ranch house in the country instead? Here's how to find out.

How Does Rent-to-Own Work?

Pro Tip: It works a lot better if you don't trash the place.

A Little Shopping Can Save You a Lot on Your Mortgage

You could get a better mortgage rate with a little investigation.

What’s a Mortgage Rate Lock, Do I Need One and How Do I Get One?

Knowing may be half the battle, but knowing the right information is essential.

The Huge, Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

There's more to owning a home than some people realize. A lot more. Be sure to make the right decision.

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