Yardley, PA
A bathroom remodel can add value to your home, but it also has the potential to be a huge headache. Why? There are many opportunities for missteps. “Bathrooms are often the hardest spaces to remodel effectively, because they require some expertise, and often play second fiddle to other key areas like living rooms and bedrooms,” […]
Many folks enjoy spending time outdoors in their own yards—provided they’re landscaped just right. And what people want in landscaping changes all the time. So what are the top landscaping trends of 2019? The National Association of Landscape Professionals, a trade organization with about a million members, provided its annual forecast of this year’s must-haves. […]
Whether it’s a problem in the middle of the night or you’re just looking for ways to stay prepared, there are steps you can take to prevent a small emergency from turning into a large — and costly — one. Here are our tips to help you prepare for and deal with the most common […]
For many people, the first few hours after a move are a stressful time. There’s so much to do that it can be hard to even figure out where to start. That’s where we come in. We’ve narrowed down the seven most important household tasks to take care of after the move. Read them over […]
Buying a home in is exciting. But it can come with some unplanned surprises. One of these is unexpected home renovation you may need to tackle after moving in. These can be sudden repairs or upgrades required that even your home inspector didn’t foresee. New data show that many buyers encounter unplanned improvements needed soon […]
For those that live in cold-weather climates, the winter months are synonymous with hibernation mode. Who wants to go outside when you have to shovel 2 feet of snow just to see the sidewalk? But don’t let the next blizzard or polar vortex take the wind out of your home renovation sails. A frigid winter […]
A typical American household spends $2,060 a year on electricity, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Unfortunately, if a home isn’t efficient, a lot of that energy goes to waste—possibly as much as three-quarters of it, according to Renewable Nation, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit focusing on affordable and clean energy. Here are some money […]
Some of the areas of your home probably feel like an afterthought. After all, it’s not like you’ll be showing your linen closets off to your guests. But some overlooked spaces can provide you with quite a bit of functionality. In fact, some of the underutilized spaces in your home can actually become the most […]
Do you have a vacation checklist for your home? It might take a little extra work to get your home ready for vacation, but you’ll be able to relax more once you’re at your destination. Consider this your checklist for peace-of-mind while you’re getting away. Make it look like someone is home Vacation season is […]
The end of summer is not the end of lawn maintenance. Every lawn is different, but here are some lawn maintenance tips to take advantage of the fall weather. Repair bare spots During the summer, there’s usually a lot of lawn traffic. By the fall, pets, kids playing, and foot traffic have probably resulted in […]