Buying or owing your dream home is actually within the reach, but it won’t happen overnight. Trying to skip starter homes and step straight into your dream home can have disastrous consequences. While there are certainly steps that bring your dream within reach, it’s a process that takes several years to accomplish. You don’t have to be rich or independently wealthy to afford your dream home either. Here are some foolproof steps to getting your dream home, even on the most limited budget. Live Below Your Means Rent and car payments are generally the two largest bills you have. Try…
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Selling a home in the middle of winter presents a unique set of challenges. Your home might not show well in the middle of winter if you live where it is cold. The grass dies, the trees are bare and people might see your home in its best light. Sell your home faster in the winter with these helpful tips. Keep the Path Clear Potential buyers won’t have a good impression of your home if they’re unable to make their way down the walkway or driveway because of snow. Keep a path clear and make sure that your home is…
Outdoor lighting provides many benefits to the exterior of your home. It provides curb appeal by showing off your homes best features and provides a way to safely navigate the terrain when you come home at night. Lighting your home can also protect you from thieves. Wintertime is when the darkness lasts the longest, when you need lights the most. For that reason, it is essential to keep your lighting maintained all year long, but especially during the winter. Here are some tips to maintain your outdoor lighting this winter. Clean the Lights Anytime you have precipitation, whether it is…
Are you looking ways to save money when it comes to heating your home and keeping it comfortable for you and your family? This is especially important in the winter months when heating your home becomes the primary issue that trumps all others. All of us tend to overspend during the holidays and need to find ways to conserve in order to balance our checkbooks. If you find you’re paying too much to stay warm, there are things you can try that will help curb your oil heating bill especially if you employ more than one of these tips. Check…
Instead of dialing back the thermostat to save electricity and gas, you can put these simple tips to use to reduce your power and gas bill without sacrificing your comfort. Besides cutting your monthly energy bills, you’ll prolong the life of your appliances and enjoy a more comfortable home. HVAC System Your heating and cooling system uses the most energy of any other appliance of your home. While providing necessary comfort whenever you need it, it requires routine service and maintenance to run efficiently. Check the air filter monthly and change when it’s dirty Nothing drives up heating and cooling…
Selling a home can be very time-consuming. Keeping up with maintenance at home will keep you house in good shape and make it easier to sell it down the line. A well-cared for home can be a money-maker for the seller. Here are some simple ways to increase the value of your home by making some improvements and upgrades. Paint Walls are usually the first areas to start looking shabby and sometimes downright dirty, if not maintained regularly. Sometimes, washing the walls helps for awhile, but new paint every few years keeps your home looking its best. This upkeep adds…
With winter right around the corner, it’s important to start thinking about efficient ways to keep your home warm. Sure, you can always just turn up the thermostat and rely solely on that, but when your electric bill comes, you’ll probably regret it. The good news is that there are plenty of other ways in which you can keep your place warm, without overpaying for electricity. Here are 11 simple but effective ways to heat your home efficiently this winter: 1. Seal any drafts and leaks you find The first thing you’ll want to do is to identify all the…
The holidays are drawing closer. As you prepare to host dinners, throw parties and focus on being the perfect host, is your home dressed to impress? If you want to leave a lasting impression on your guests, you better start considering these home improvement projects. Although the holidays might seem a little far off, now is the perfect time to start. Here are a few home improvements to make before the holidays arrive. 1. Revamp your kitchen Your kitchen is the room that you will spend most of your time preparing meals for your guests. Most people prefer to congregate…
Whether you’re a chronic upcycler, a professional refurbisher, an inspirational creative, or a DIY addict, finding cool ways to turn the old into something new is always fun. Upcycling items and DIY projects are great ways to update your home and bring in extra cash by selling your spares. Here are 10 awesome ways to upcycle the most unlikely items into amazing DIY chairs. 1 – Hombre Festive Chair Have a holiday party coming up? Want a touch of eccentric elegance around your home? Then you definitely need to make a hombre festive chair. Take a plain white chair and…
Interior designers use your lighting systems to give your home a unique decorative interior. Decorating your home and introducing unique lighting systems does not have to be expensive. Try these simple and unique lighting ideas to make your home brighter and more beautiful. Different Lighting Systems to Consider Incandescent This lighting system is relatively cheap and provides quality light. This type of light is compatible with dimmer switches and provides users with a wide variety of colors. These lighting systems provide glows due to an electric current that heats the lights’ metal filament. The only limitation is they burn out…