Category: Home Owner Tips

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.

Home Owner Tips

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

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

Simple Ways to Enjoy Your Home More in the Warm Months

Get more from your home when the weather warms up. Try these ideas for backyard fun, fresher indoor air and easy curb appeal updates that cost very little.

Smart Ways Homeowners Can Use a Tax Refund or Windfall

Got a tax refund or extra cash? See how homeowners can put it to work by paying down principal, handling repairs, or making upgrades that add value.

Hardscaping Ideas That Boost Curb Appeal and Enjoyment

Patios, walkways, retaining walls and pergolas can make your yard more useful and appealing. Learn how to plan hardscaping projects and manage the costs.