Heating systems have become part and parcel of our daily lives as homeowners. They provide us with comfort and other numerous benefits. That’s the reason why a faulty heater causes much distress. Not only is the repair process hectic, but the consequences could also be dire. This is especially true if the problem occurs at…
Category: Home Ownership
Family
Preparing for a Major Move With a Child With Disabilities
Moving is stressful under any circumstance, but if you have a child under your care who’s differently abled, the stress can be compounded. There’s a lot more preparation and work that goes into ensuring a smooth move with your child. It’s even more important to keep track of everything and sequence your relocation in a…
Home Decor and Design
How Important Is Your Home’s Air Quality?
The short answer is extremely. The long answer entails explanations about things like the overall breathability in your home, what kinds of pollutants could be inside, the health risks of unclean air, and even how easily you can sell your home when the time comes. We’re generally aware of the importance of the air quality…
Home Ownership
Do You Need To Sell Your Home Quickly? Read This First
Selling your home is an arduous process. Potential buyers can be indecisive, and depending on the market you’re in, potential buyers may come sparingly. Even if the housing market is booming, it can take anywhere from a couple of months to a couple of years to close on the sale of your home. Wouldn’t it…
Construction
Home Upgrade Pros and Cons
Home upgrades can be critical to overall comfort and quality of life. They can add to your home’s value and even make a sales listing all the more marketable. At the same time, it can be difficult to know how to prioritize home upgrades. If you’re considering home upgrades and aren’t sure where to start,…
Home Ownership
When Do You Need To Check the Plumbing?
One of the most important responsibilities of any homeowner is to keep a good eye on the air system and water filtration system. Unfortunately, many people ignore potential problems until disaster strikes, whether a new house or an existing structure. To avoid expensive (and potentially dangerous) issues in your new place, especially with your house’s…
Home Ownership
The Ins and Outs of Home Security
Keeping your home secure is a constant thought for most homeowners. Whether you are dealing with increasing crime or violent weather systems in your local area, home security is an ongoing project that millions of homeowners must struggle to keep up with. Home security fits within these two broad categories of human threat and maintenance…
Home Ownership
Should You Turn Your Home Into a Rental Property?
The decision to reimagine your home as a rental property is one that more and more homeowners in the United States are making. Rental income is a major source of free capital and helps float homeowners through difficult financial times—like the current situation we’re living through with the coronavirus pandemic. Your home is likely your…
Home Ownership
5 Common Home Warranty Questions
The paperwork that comes with new homeownership can be daunting. Warranties for heating and cooling systems can seem especially complicated. But before you freak out and plan for your first therapy session, take a deep breath and don’t let it diminish the excitement of purchasing your new home. Home warranties don’t have to be intimidating when…
Home Ownership
How to Prepare Your Home for a Heat Wave
While winter is going to be in full swing soon, summer will peak its head around the corner before you know it next year. The summer in most places brings with it extreme heat and often heatwaves that last for weeks on end. A heatwave is defined as a bout of extreme heat that lasts…
