It’s nice to live in a home with a new kitchen, extra bathroom or a sweet DIY deck. But home improvement projects are also home equity builders. Think of them as home “investments” that can increase the difference between your home’s market value and the money you still owe. …
Read More »What to Consider When Renting Out Your Home
Properties, both residential and commercial, are excellent assets for every individual. Property owners, especially homeowners, often overlook their living space as a stagnant financial investment. However, homeowners can make the most out of their properties, especially their homes by renting them out if they’re planning to move on to a …
Read More »2020 Chelsea Flower Show Inspiration for Home Interiors
The world’s most prestigious horticultural show, the British annual Chelsea Flower Show, took an unprecedented turn this year, with current circumstances meaning the weeks’ 157,000 expected visitors enjoyed the show virtually, in the comfort of their own homes, for the very first time. Thanks to the innovation of the organisers, …
Read More »Tips For Choosing a Retirement Home
Have you been looking for a retirement home for your folks? It can be a hard decision to make, particularly if you’re used to doing things on your own. Just because you’re going to a retirement home doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re not able to do the things you did …
Read More »7 Advantages of Online Education From Your Home
Have you ever noticed that distance learning bound up with stereotypes despite the benefits of online learning? People get used to thinking that getting online education seems like a scam. We usually can hear that distance students can’t have substantial knowledge and, probably, they aren’t smart enough to enter the …
Read More »How often can I refinance my home?
We recently covered the topic of how soon you can refinance after buying a new home. Now, let’s address how frequently you can — or should — explore the option of refinancing. The simple answer is that you can refinance your home as often as you’d like — although we …
Read More »Do you want to work from home post-pandemic? Will you be forced into a pay cut? Read these pros and cons before deciding
Twitter, Square, Shopify and Facebook employees were told they can work from home even after the pandemic ends. “As we’ve become accustomed to working outside the office, it’s become clear that we don’t need everyone to be physically present to do great work,” Lori Goler, vice president of people at …
Read More »Tips for Keeping Your Home Warm Over Winter
Winter in Australia is fast-approaching. Arguably, the country’s cold season is one of the most anticipated winters in the world. It features not just the winter wonderland effect to its attractions, but also a great experience for many travellers and locals alike. Although an excitement to some, winter has its …
Read More »Air Leaks: 5 Ways A/C Escapes Your Home
If you’re uncomfortable in your home and changing the thermostat doesn’t help, it may be due to these five sources of air leaks. Your fireplace’s flue should be closed when a fire isn’t burning. 1. The Fireplace During cold weather, you open the fireplace flue so smoke and carbon dioxide …
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