Category: Home Owner Tips

Making the Most of the Outdoors During the Cooler Months

Making the Most of the Outdoors During the Cooler Months

Cooler weather is no reason to stay inside. Get ideas for enjoying your backyard with a fire pit, exploring quieter destinations and dressing for comfort.

Home Upgrade Ideas From Quick Refreshes to Big Projects

Home Upgrade Ideas From Quick Refreshes to Big Projects

Looking to refresh your home? Explore upgrade ideas, from weekend accent walls and new lighting to bigger jobs like countertops or a finished basement.

Renting Your Home as a Short-Term Rental: Is It Worth It?

Renting Your Home as a Short-Term Rental: Is It Worth It?

Thinking about listing your home as a short-term rental? Weigh income potential against wear and tear, extra costs, local rules and your loan terms.

Five Kinds of Property Insurance and Who Needs Each One

Five Kinds of Property Insurance and Who Needs Each One

Understand homeowners, renters, landlord, umbrella and flood insurance, what each one typically covers and when your lender or landlord may require it.

Fall Home Maintenance: A Short Checklist to Protect Your Home

Fall Home Maintenance: A Short Checklist to Protect Your Home

Prepare your home for cooler months with a simple fall checklist covering gutters, drafty windows and doors, and fireplace safety to help prevent damage.

Moving Into Your New Home: Tips for a Calmer Transition

Moving Into Your New Home: Tips for a Calmer Transition

Just bought a home? These practical moving tips cover hiring help, unpacking at a sane pace, tracking expenses and waiting before you buy new furniture.

Home Warranties Explained: Coverage, Costs and Fine Print

Home Warranties Explained: Coverage, Costs and Fine Print

Find out how a home warranty works, what systems and appliances it may cover, how it differs from homeowners insurance, and what to check before you buy.

Thinking About a Pool? Weigh the Costs and Benefits First

Thinking About a Pool? Weigh the Costs and Benefits First

Dreaming of a backyard pool? Review the upfront and ongoing costs, pool types and possible resale impact before you decide if a pool is right for you.

The Homeowner’s Paperwork Checklist: What to Save and Why

The Homeowner’s Paperwork Checklist: What to Save and Why

Not sure which house papers to hold onto? See which closing, improvement, maintenance and insurance records are worth saving and how to organize them.

A Warm-Weather Home Maintenance Checklist

A Warm-Weather Home Maintenance Checklist

Prepare your home for hot weather with this maintenance checklist covering air conditioning, windows, yard work, exterior repairs and easy curb appeal.

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