If you have any major home improvement activities planned that involve either stripping down existing walls to their studs or building new walls, how you’re going to insulate those walls ...

Construction
What is a vapor barrier? Do my walls really need one?

December 06, 2021

Dec 6, 2021

If you’ve chosen to sell your home FSBO (For Sale By Owner), one of the most important and complex parts of the sale process is writing a home sale contract. ...

Real estate
DIY tips for writing a contract for selling a house

December 05, 2021

Dec 5, 2021

One of the key responsibilities of being a homeowner is making sure your home is well maintained. This holds true irrespective of whether a home is site-built or pre-fabricated. Manufactured ...

Home maintenance
Essential guide to manufactured home maintenance and repair

December 04, 2021

Dec 4, 2021

Contemplating moving to Charlotte, North Carolina? We get why. Charlotte has everything you’d want in a place. A great job market, cultural diversity, a relatively affordable cost of living, good ...

Real estate
Best neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

December 03, 2021

Dec 3, 2021

Whether you’re an avid gardener or just a homeowner with a fleeting interest in the upkeep of your front and back yards, you’re sure to have ordered mulch every now ...

Garden
Gardening essentials: How much is a yard of mulch?

December 02, 2021

Dec 2, 2021

Buying a home has a lot more expenses that come with it other than just paying for the real estate. Title insurance is one of those expenses. What is title ...

Lending and mortgage
What is title insurance on a house and why is it important?

December 01, 2021

Dec 1, 2021

Hard water is a groundwater characteristic that affects a lot of us. Hard water just means that the water has a high mineral content in it. While hard water is ...

Plumbing
Factors influencing water softener installation cost

November 30, 2021

Nov 30, 2021

A lot of homeowners and small business owners find it convenient to hire independent contractors for projects every now and then. In some ways, hiring an independent contractor can be ...

Contractors
Do I need insurance for independent contractors?

November 29, 2021

Nov 29, 2021

Picture this. You’re in the market for your dream home, and your agent has been showing you multiple properties. However, nothing seems right. Some properties are too expensive, others are ...

Construction
What is the cost of building your own home?

November 28, 2021

Nov 28, 2021

Planning to put up a green holiday décor this festive season? Wise decision. If you’re looking for inexpensive, creative décor ideas for your home, look no further. We have some ...

Seasonal
Creative green Christmas decorations for your home

November 27, 2021

Nov 27, 2021

Concrete block retaining walls are a great addition to any home with an outdoor space attached. These walls help in reducing soil erosion, to level the ground for patios, eliminating ...

DIY
DIY outdoor projects: Build a concrete block retaining wall

November 26, 2021

Nov 26, 2021

Winter evenings are the perfect time of the year to curl up on your favorite chair by the fireplace with a warm drink and your favorite book. To be able ...

Roofing
All you need to know about chimney liners

November 25, 2021

Nov 25, 2021

When you’re looking to sell your home, there are a few things that you’ll need to do before you can entertain inquiries from potential home buyers. Staging your home is ...

Bathroom
Impress buyers by staging a bathroom like a pro

November 24, 2021

Nov 24, 2021

Back in the “old” days, hardwood floors were uneven and rugged, made from rough boards nailed to the floor joists. Exposed nail heads made them even more uncomfortable. Modern hardwood ...

Flooring
DIY guide on how to install tongue and groove flooring

November 23, 2021

Nov 23, 2021