Wendy Laboy

Open shelves can make a room feel less cramped and more spacious. Just remember to not let them collect clutter.

Roommates can be a financial lifeline but they may prove difficult when disagreements arise. Here are several handy tips on roommate etiquette.

How to Be a Good Roommate Living with roommates can save you money -- or help you afford a nicer place to live -- but beware of the pitfalls of communal living.

Determined to tackle that home painting project? Don't begin your work without checking this list of essential tools for the task.

Necessary Tools for the Home Painter Painting can be a big job, but with the right tools the task will be easier and the finished product more professional. Here are nine essential tools. Masking tape will keep paint off of adjacent areas where you don’t want it, making your job decidedly easier. Most often this will be masking trim ...

Stairs can be dangerous for young children and seniors. Learn some other advantages to ranch style homes in this article.

One Story Living Prospective homebuyers will get more bang for their buck on a two-story home, but one-story houses definitely have their advantages. What works best for your family? Take a look at the pros and cons of each. Lot size. The footprint of a one-story home is much larger than a two-story, making one-stor...

Brightly colored flowers against the backdrop of fresh mulch can do wonders for your yard's curb appeal when selling.

YouTube has thousands of DIY home repair videos that can save you money. Here are some tips on how to find the help you need.

Your New DIY Resource: YouTube! If you’re a DIYer, YouTube can show you how to make a wide range of home repairs that will save you money.

Are your unsightly foundation walls spoiling your home's curb appeal? A simple flowerbed is one solution. Find other makeover tips here.

Foundation Wall Makeovers for Great Curb Appeal Does your otherwise attractive home have an unsightly foundation wall that spoils its curb appeal? Here are five ways to make that ugly wall disappear. Paint it. Typically, the foundation wall has a thin veneer of concrete mortar spread over it similar to stucco, for a smoother cosmetic look. Choose...

Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance. What does this insurance cover? Should you buy it? Read on to learn more.

Should You Purchase Mortgage Protection Insurance? What is mortgage protection insurance? What does MPI cover? Should you buy it? Here’s what you need to know.

Shutters add symmetry and style to the exterior of a home. What do you think of these?

There are several steps you should take to protect your online personal information, but the most basic is creating strong passwords for all your accounts. Let’s crack the code for fortified passwords.

Creating Strong Online Passwords What elements make for a strong online passwords? Here are some simple security tips to protect your personal data from being hacked.