Photo by New Africa via Shutterstock As a homeowner you know there is a lot of upkeep that goes into maintaining a nice home. From weekly cleaning to monthly home maintenance, you put in time, money and effort to give yourself the home life experience you desire. The best living environment to come home to is one that...

Photo by Rachel Claire from Pexels The term glamping comes from merging camping with glamor. However, glamor doesn’t have to be expensive. There are lots of ways to keep your costs down while still enjoying the most luxurious of outdoor getaways. Here are some of the top ways to have an affordable glamping trip: Don’t Go Too Far...

Photo by marcdenning via Pixabay Adding square footage of living space to your home is always a sound investment. Not only does it give you and your family more space to play, but it adds resale value, too -- even if the square footage you add is outdoors. A well-designed and constructed pergola does both. It provides shade...

A mesh router is designed to provide more Wi-Fi coverage in a home, making it useful for residents who use their devices in every corner. By using multiple access points, you're getting signals from a number of directions that are then rebroadcast over different areas. A studio apartment is unlikely to need a mesh router unless it's located...

Photo by Paul Brennan via PixabayThe Open House is just a part of the marketing strategy to effectively sell a home, but it can be an important one. The number of people it attracts can strongly correlate with both the number and quality of the offers you receive. So while you may not have the luxury of selling...

In a home sale, there are many types of contingencies that might appear in the purchase contract. These special clauses provide ways for the buyer to back out of the sale if various conditions aren’t met. All contingencies are there to protect the buyer rather than the seller, but are usually up for negotiation depending on contract terms....

When everyday people dive into renovating a fixer-upper, they often regret not enlisting the support of a contractor in advance. The lucrative return on investment of reality shows sometimes oversimplifies the process. As construction professionals sometimes warn, what you don't know can cost money. That's why it's essential to work with a contractor when considering a house-flip or...

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay It may be tempting to purchase your first home without the help of a real estate agent. If you want to risk not having professional help to buy your first house, you can, but you’ll be leaving a lot of benefits on the table and assuming all the risks. The Benefits of...

Getting new exterior doors is a wise investment for your home. These new doors can provide more safety and security compared to older doors while also boosting your home’s curb appeal. Keep in mind that you’re also likely to have a high return on investment (ROI) from this type of project. For example, getting a new entry door...

Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels Thinking about automating your new home? Here are some of the most innovative new smart home features to consider incorporating in your residential design. 1. Color-Tuned Lighting Apps exist for both computers and smart phones to warm up color tones toward the evening hours, helping signal to the brain that it’s time...

Amazing recently updated all brick ranch in desirable Tuckers Crossroad community! New Bosch ss kitchen appliances with drawer style microwave, travertine tile, bamboo floors, tankless water, extensive landscaping, updated deck, roof is 5 years old, recessed lighting added, some popcorn ceilings removed, and much more! One acre living in quiet country setting, storage shed and barn with electricity. In-law suite with separate entrance and HVAC unit. Open house Sunday, June 27th 11am until...

Super cute 1248 sf cottage in the heart of Hartsville! Wonderful fenced, level lot is almost half an acre! Great entertainment spaces on the patio in back and the enclosed side sunroom. Nice storage shed/workshop with electricity. Stainless steel appliances. Updates include fresh paint, new roof on rear of house, light fixtures, ceiling fan, new gutters on front of house, complete sewer line replaced from house to street, extra gravel parking area...