What You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Basement
Posted on Nov 05, 2018 in Home Advice
Done properly, a basement reno can add value to your home as well as add extra living space.
Permits
Walls Are Not Square and Plumb
Closing in a Furnace Room
Wood and Concrete
Proper Insulation
Do your research and ask questions. Make it right the first time so you don’t have any costly regrets.
9 Things You Should Do to Your Home Before Fall Starts
Posted on Oct 17, 2018 in Home Advice
Consider this everything you need to know before your house transitions from hot summer days to cool fall nights ... and eventually freezing temperatures.
1. Clean, or possibly replace, your gutters.
2. Check for drafts.
3. Drain your outdoor faucets.
4. Bring your outdoor furniture in.
5. Fix any cracks in your driveway.
6. Change your filters.
7. Fertil...
9 Money-Saving Tips That Grandma Never Told You About
Posted on Oct 15, 2018 in Home Advice
Here are a few money-saving and money-making habits that your grandparents cultivated — some with a few modern twists that your grandparents wish they’d had back in their day.
#1 Rent Your Rooms — and More
#2 Revisit Your Insurance
#3 Research the Problem Before You Pay Someone
#4 Stock Up That Fridge
#5 Get FREE Stuff From Your Utility Company
#6 Watch...
Wash Dishes, Sweep Floors: Housework as a Meditation Opportunity
Posted on Oct 12, 2018 in Home Advice
You may have heard about the health benefits of staying in the moment. Here’s how to de-stress through housekeeping.
Chores as Mindfulness Meditation1. Wiping the counters and stove.
2. Making your bed.
3. Washing dishes.
4. Sweeping, mopping or dusting.
5. Caring for plants.
6. Hanging up laundry to dry.
7. Folding laundry.
How to Begin Mindful Housekeepi...
6 Tips for Downsizing
Posted on Sep 26, 2018 in Home Advice
Make the most of your small space with careful planning and smart design strategies.
TIP 1: Plan ahead
TIP 2: Determine your lifestyle needs
TIP 3: Find purpose
TIP 4: Keep clutter out
TIP 5: Think quality and multipurpose
TIP 6: When in doubt, get an objective opinion
The Pros and Cons of Buying a House With a Friend
Posted on Sep 19, 2018 in Home Advice
The pros
Get into the market earlier
More space
Cheaper than rent (maybe)
Social interaction
The cons
Unequal contributions
Future partners
Disagreements
