Mitchell Talbot

Dread the thought of moving? Save time and money with this handy DIY guide.

Do-It-Yourself Packing and Moving With a little planning, the right materials and the help of some strong volunteers, packing up and moving your household is doable. Here are a few tips to make a DIY move go smoothly. How much truck do you need? Generally, the furniture filling a three-bedroom house with one living area and one dini...

When a senior needs round-the-clock care, a nursing facility may be the answer. Here’s what you need to know.

Do Your Research Before Moving a Loved One to a Nursing Facility When aging family members requires intense medical care, it’s time to consider moving them to a nursing facility. These facilities are licensed by the states and fall into two categories: intermediate care and skilled nursing care. Let’s take a look at what you can expect from these types of liv...

All trees need pruning over time for health and beauty. Check out this guide for safe and successful tree trimming, and know when you should call in a professional.

How to Safely Prune a Tree Tree trimming can be a great DIY project, but it’s also important to know when to call in the pros. Here are a few safety tips and tricks, along with a few hints on when it’s time to let the professionals take over. Reasons to prune. Trees are pruned for three main reasons: appearance, interfere...

When making an offer on a house you love, don’t wing it, or you might lose out! Here’s how to make a smart offer.

What’s the Best Way to Calculate a Successful Offer It’s perfect! After lots of home shopping you’ve found the house you want. Now it’s time to make an offer. But how do you come up with a number that is affordable, yet competitive? In other words, how do you know when your price is right? Get the facts. As a buyer, your calculations should be ...

Are window replacements in your home’s future? It’s time to study up on the pros and cons of each type.

When Is It Time to Replace Your Windows? If your home has older windows, should you replace them with new, more energy efficient ones? Here’s a quick guide to the pros and cons. First, do you need new windows? If your home has single-pane glass windows, you might want to consider energy-efficient windows that will provide moderation from...

You regularly pay for homeowners insurance and wonder if you’ll ever even need it. Find out how to lower your rates while still maintaining good coverage.

Homeowners Insurance: Risks Versus Costs You never want to skimp on homeowners insurance, but there are ways to save money on those premiums without putting you or your home at risk. Here’s a handy guide to getting excellent coverage at a reasonable price. Your credit score. In most states insurance companies use customer credit scores a...

If the thought of choosing the right bed is keeping you up at night, we’ve got you covered. Here are the pros and cons of today’s popular styles.

Choosing a Bed Style That’s Right For You Since beds are typically the focal points of most bedrooms, the pressure is on when it comes to choosing a style. Casual or formal? High-end or budget? Here are our top picks, along with their pros and cons. Sleigh. The hallmark of sleigh beds is their curving headboard and footboards. They are most...

When your dreams are big and your pockets are empty, how do you pay for a home that needs renovations?

Financial Tips For Buying A Fixer-Upper If your dream home is a fixer-upper, but cash is tight, a 203 (k) loan program offered by the Federal Housing Administration could make ownership a reality.

Moving Day doesn’t have to be panic day. Take the tension out of your move with these handy tips.

Five Tips for a Stress-Free Move Whether you’re moving across the country or across the neighborhood, the process can be stressful. Make things easier on yourself by employing these tips. Organization is key. Create a moving kit containing everything needed to make your move easier. Markers for labeling boxes, packing tape, movin...

Caring for aging family members likely means home renovations. Here are six ways to improve handicapped accessibility.

Redoing a Bathroom for an Elderly Family Member Aging in place can be a great comfort to senior adults, especially when necessary renovations make familiar surroundings more accessible. That’s particularly true with bathrooms, where comfort and safety must be considered as loved ones’ mobility and dexterity diminish. Doorways need to be 36 in...