Homeownership TopicsJune 15, 2018Homeownership question: “How do I find a licensed plumber near me?”The time to find a licensed plumber in your area is before you need one. Here's how to choose one.
Homeownership TopicsJune 11, 2018Homeownership question: “How do I hire an electrician, and what does it cost?”Electricians can take care of dangerous or annoying tasks in your home that you don't want to do. Here's what you need to know about hiring an electrican.
Homeownership TopicsJune 9, 2018Roofing contractors: Should you DIY or hire a guy?Unless you want to put up a roof yourself, you'll likely be talking to roofing contractors. Here's what you need to know about getting bids from and working with roofing contractors.
Homeownership TopicsJune 4, 2018Home security tips and tricks: Keeping the bad guys outHome security tips: learn how to secure your home, avoid home burglary, and what to do in case of a home break in.
Homeownership TopicsJune 2, 2018New house checklist: Things you need that you never imaginedPreparing a new house checklist before you move will remove some of the stress beforehand, and will definitely help you handle the inevitable emergencies down the road. The ounce of prevention really does beat the pound of care.
Homeownership TopicsMay 31, 2018Home maintenance: essential for preserving home valueAs a renter, you bore little responsibility for home maintenance. But now, you are your own landlord. Here are the essential tasks you'll have to perform yourself or pay someone else to do.
Homeownership TopicsMay 30, 2018Lower my bills, please! Phone, utilities, cable, internet, insuranceWho hasn't said, "I need to lower my bills" at some point in their lives? Unless you are free and clear of debt, you can probably benefit from these tips.
Homeownership TopicsMay 23, 2018Home technology: What’s important when you buy or sell a smart home?Today's home technology, aka "smart home" brings up new issues when you buy or sell. How do you transfer services and protect your own information?
Homeownership TopicsMay 8, 2018Get to know your neighbors, even if you’re shyIf you are a bit introverted, it can be tough to get to know your neighbors. But the benefits can be huge. And they can begin even before you move in.
Homeownership TopicsSeptember 11, 2017Why flood insurance is so important: lessons from Hurricane HarveyUnless your mortgage lender forces you to get flood insurance, you probably don't have it. But you should -- these days, as one FEMA official put it, we all live in a flood zone.