Privacy fencing is a great way to increase your home value while improving the quality of life you live in your home at the same time. There are many solutions for you to consider. Think about your aesthetic preferences, whether or not you’re trying to block noise in addition to controlling your view and what works best with...

Roger Cook helps a homeowner pick the right hydrangea for her...

Securing a mortgage to buy a home is probably one of the best and most important milestones in a person's life. It comes with a lot of benefits and bragging rights. But, even with all of the butterflies and feelings of being on cloud nine, the truth of the matter is that there are also costs in securing...

We risk being hacked every day. This risk can expose our financial, retail, and personal online accounts to intruders for malicious use, so it is important to be able to identify weak points and know how to protect them. Know your email inbox. Email is a potential area for malicious behavior to occur. Do not open emails from...

Flank an entry with plants or assemble a container garden on a small lot. But first, make your very own custom...

The famous singer may have missed her calling as a real-estate developer and interior decorator! This property, designed by Cher, is now listed for $10.9...

Going zero waste doesn’t have to seem like a daunting task. There are several ways you can bring down your waste production at home. Try out these few tips and see how much progress you make. Stop Using Plastic Straws. Many homes churn out a lot of plastic straws that quickly end up in the ocean and destroy...

This Dutch Colonial 3BR, 1B, 1,320sf home has hardwood floors thruout & a great, natural 1st floor open flow between the 1st floor entry; Living Room; Light-Bright Sun-Filled Family Room; Dining Room w/built-in china hutch and into EIK w/Pantry that can be converted into 1st floor Half-Bath. Enclosed 3-season entry porch w/large windows overlooks neighborhood. Fenced-in back yard has flower garden & adjacent 2-car detached garage. Full basement w/lots of storage accessed from inside w/Bilco Door access to back yard. Great location in central “University Area”, on a street kids can play. Walk to Gould Manor Park for tennis, baseball &...

Moving into a new home means there is a new canvas to decorate and express personalities. If you love traveling or have a kid that likes to go places, then a new home is an opportunity to incorporate a travel theme into the home design. Even if you are not a frequent flyer but have dreams of visiting...

If you add your house to the real estate market but fail to garner buyers' attention, now may be a good time to revamp your home pricing strategy. Otherwise, your home may remain on the housing market for many weeks or months before it finally sells. Generally, there are several factors you need to consider to determine if you...

Keeping a swimming pool clean isn't a full-time job if done correctly and regularly. Maintenance is most often crucial in the summer months since that is when swimming pools find the most use. After making the financial investment in a swimming pool, there is a need to make sure that it remains in perfect condition all year round....

Have you ever considered the benefits of having a spa at home? Or you are nursing the ambition of having a Jacuzzi at home. This whirlpool birth is an excellent addition to the house as it gives your apartment an aesthetic touch. Apart from giving your home an attractive look, it fades into the house background. The benefits...