Archive for November 2017
Five Ways to Keep Your House Cool This Summer
When the summer really heats up, even the most robust central air systems can fail without proper care. Maintenance and careful upgrades reduce the chances your air conditioner won’t quit in your hour of need. Keeping an eye on your home’s HVAC health also lowers monthly energy bills plus could save a bundle down the…
Read MoreHow to Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection: Haggling Tips for Buyers
If you’re buying a home, you’ll want to know how to negotiate repairs after a home inspection. After all, odds are even the dreamiest house will have problems, and sellers might be open to the notion of fixing a few flaws—with the right persuasion.
Read More10 Cleaning Mistakes that are Actually Making Your Home Dirtier
These 10 cleaning mistakes could be making your house dirtier. The INSIDER Summary: Common household cleaning mistakes may be doing you more harm than good. Buying new supplies, or cleaning your old tools, will keep germs at bay. A microfiber cleaning cloth is more efficient at capturing dust than a traditional duster.
Read MoreHow To Get Rid Of Fleas, Ants, Fruit Flies, And Other Household Pests
No matter where you live or how old your house or apartment may be, you’re likely at risk of hosting some very unwanted guests. Even with immaculate cleaning skills, pests can become a problem for any home—thanks to pets, frequently opening doors, and weather changes that bring bugs inside for warmth. And a dream vacation…
Read MoreFive Eco-friendly Tips for Cleaning Your Home
Log onto almost any news website and in just a few clicks you’ll probably come across some story about the environment. Whether it has to do with international agreements, alternative energy sources or fuel-efficient cars, the discussion around the environment is often abstract and far removed from our everyday lives. Consumers want to know what…
Read MoreBedbugs are Attracted to Your Dirty Laundry
BED BUGS can be insidious. They can infiltrate your luggage when travelling and become unwanted souvenirs when you arrive back home. However, a new study in Scientific Reports has revealed what really attracts the little critters and suggests how you can keep them away.
Read MoreSix Ways to Protect Your Home From a Break-In
HOME burglaries are unsettling at any time, but with the holiday season approaching, experts are warning of potential for a sharp rise in such crimes. According to home security expert Natasha Morgan, founder of My Home Watch, said the lead-up to the holiday season was a busy time for most households – with holidays, celebrations…
Read MoreEffective Tips to Keep Ticks Away
Researchers are predicting 2017 will be one of the worst years for ticks that we have seen in quite some time – and by all indications, those researchers are correct. People who have found themselves pulling ticks off their pets, children and their own bodies can readily attest to this. The question is, what to…
Read MoreHow to Make the Most Money Selling Your Home
In theory, selling a home should be easy right now. Real estate has been rebounding for more than half a decade, and home prices are climbing at a healthy 6% annual clip. The improving economy is creating a slew of would-be buyers, and there’s a dearth of homes for sale.
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