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When hanging a large piece of artwork, you want it to be secure. Here’s a handy tutorial.

How to Hang Heavy Pictures and Mirrors Hanging small pictures doesn’t require a lot of skill or heavy duty hangers. But anything weighing in at more than 10 pounds, and especially more than 25 pounds, requires hefty fasteners and much more caution. When hanging something heavy, it’s always preferable to locate a wall stud behind the ...

You made an offer on a house, but now you can’t follow through. How much money will it cost you?

What Happens When a Buyer Cancels a Sales Contract? It’s awkward when you’ve signed a contract to buy a house and then discover that you can’t go through with it. Let’s look at the proper steps to cancel so it doesn’t become expensive, too. Canceling during negotiations. If you have extended an offer to a seller by signing a contract, but t...

Is a swing set worth squabbling over when selling your home? Don’t let sweet memories stop a deal.

Don’t Let a Swing Set Sink the Sale of a Home When you put your home up for sale, what are your options regarding the basketball hoop, swing set or playhouse you installed for the kids? While homeowners may be especially sentimental when it comes to their children, it’s important to remember that not even a beloved swingset is worth losing a ...

A quality caulking job can do wonders for your utility bills. Get the details and start saving.

Let’s Talk Caulk As A Money Saver A high-quality caulking job goes a long way toward keeping the winter cold and summer heat from creeping into your temperature-controlled house. Caulk also helps keep your home protected from an invasion of insects. Let’s talk caulk and how this attention to detail can save homeowners significant ...

Is your tap water safe to drink? Let’s find out.

Does Your House Need a Water Filtration System? Is our water safe to drink? Can it be improved for our consumption? These are questions you may be asking about your home tap water. What’s in your water? The vast majority of Americans get their water from municipal systems. City water is regulated and inspected by government agencies, more so th...

Do you dream of living steps away from a golf course? Here’s a list of must-ask questions before committing to club membership.

Pros and Cons of Country Club Living Housing developments built around a country club typically offer a long list of amenities, from golf and tennis to dining and social activities. But are the perks worth the price? And don’t forget to ask whether membership is voluntary or mandatory. Benefits of country club life. Most people assoc...

Paint is not one-size-fits-all. Here’s a primer on how to choose the best paint for staging your home.

Brush Up on How to Pick the Best Paint For Your Project How do you go about picking the best paint for your home project? Choosing the right color is a good first step but the type of paint you use and the sheen are also crucial to a successful project. Let’s get started. Latex paints are a water-based, consumer-friendly option. They are easy to apply ...

Be prepared for a roadside breakdown. Here are the careful driver’s dozen must-have items.

Don’t Leave Home Without These 12 Items In Your Car Emergency Kit When it comes to safety, be sure to travel with a fully charged cellphone and a car charger. But it doesn’t hurt to have a Plan B. A well-stocked emergency car kit can save the day when cell service is spotty or help hasn’t yet arrived. Here’s a dozen items to keep in your vehicle […]

January is named after an ancient mythical god. What is the name of that god?

New Year’s Day: Looking Back, Looking Forward January takes its name from the ancient Roman god Janus, god of beginnings. He was illustrated as having two faces, one front and one back. Thus he could see forward and backward simultaneously. The calendar for Western Civilization didn’t originally begin on January 1, but on March 1. January 1st...

Do you dream about a good night’s sleep? Follow these simple tips to find a great mattress at a price that won’t give you nightmares.

What You Need to Know to Find the Best Mattress The right mattress can make the difference between tossing and turning and getting a great night’s sleep. With so many new options available, selecting the best mattress can be overwhelming. Follow these tips and you’ll be sleeping soundly in no time. Shop around. If you haven’t shopped for a ...

When building a new home, which is better - tract or custom? Here’s a quick guide to help you decide.

Weighing Your Options: Tract Builder Versus Custom Builder When building a new home, you must first decide if you want to hire a custom builder or a tract home builder. There are a lot of variables to consider, so let’s dig in. Tract builder. The tract home builder, also known as a production builder, is often a regional or national company that builds [....

Does the outside of your home dazzle or disappoint? Here’s a handy checklist to complete before the “For Sale” sign goes up.

Six Easy Steps to Creating Curb Appeal When prepping a home for sale, don’t forget the exterior of the house in the rush to revamp the interior. Curb appeal is key. If potential buyers aren’t dazzled by the exterior of a home, they might enter the house with a negative impression — assuming they go inside at all. Here’s a handy o...