 Imagine living in a home that adapts to your behaviors, responds to your commands, and creates an environment tailored to your needs. Sound like a scene from the Jetsons? It’s actually real life. Home automation systems are making a big splash these days, providing added convenience for daily living, reducing energy costs through increased efficiency, and even boosting home values. More |
Your home is your sanctuary – a place where memories are made, where family gathers, and where you can lay your head after each long day. But an unorganized home can be an unnecessary source of stress. No matter how big or small your space is, the following tips can help you get your home decluttered and organized in no time.
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A healthy, attractive lawn is an important part of a home. It’s not only a great way to add curb appeal and value to your home, but your yard is also a place where memories are made. From summer barbecues to backyard camping adventures—your lawn, just like your home, is an extension of you. That’s why many homeowners work so hard to keep it in tip-top shape throughout the year, even in autumn when the leaves begin to fall.More
Imagine stepping into a bathtub, and instead of bathroom tiles lining the wall next to you, there’s a fresh vertical garden, lush with bright green ferns, lavender, baby’s tears, mint, and other fragrant plants.More
Despite an increase in geopolitical tension, it was a quiet week for mortgage rates. The major recent economic data contained few surprises. Mortgage rates ended the week slightly lower.More
Mortgage rates reacted to the Fed’s comments on economic growth in the U.S., concerns about overseas growth and expectations of future inflation. The reaction was favorable and mortgage rates have improved nicely over the past few days.More
Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling your home, and that means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition. In fact, 71 percent of prospective home buyers say that a home’s curb appeal is an important factor in their buying decision. Below are seven exterior home improvements that can increase resale value and help sell your home even faster.More
If warmer days have you yearning for a backyard barbecue, it’s time to get your grilling game on before the season is in full swing. For the best results on the grill, keep these tips in mind.More
Millions of Americans face a challenge in meeting their budgets every month – not just financially, but also in their time budgets, says investment advisor Reid Abedeen.More
Consumer excitement about the smart home has reached epic heights with hundreds of new devices on the market that monitor, notify, control and secure the home. According to Parks Associates, mobile ubiquity, technology innovation and industry standards and partnerships have contributed to more than 13 million U.S. households now owning a connected device. Based on CNET observations, this number is set to increase threefold over the next three years to an estimated 45 million smart homes by 2018.More
