Ask the Expert: How Can I Brighten Up My Basement for Winter?
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Dan Steward, president of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. Q: How can homeowners brighten...
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New Homeowners: Ready to Knock Down Walls? 3 Projects to Knock Out Instead
You just became a homeowner—congratulations! In between the oh-my-gosh-I-have-a-mortgage feeling and the pile of empty pizza boxes (you have yet...
Ask the Expert: What Are the Best Ways to Prepare for a Home Inspection?
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Adam Long, president of HomeTeam Inspection Service. Q: What are the best ways to...
5 DIY Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays
Santa Claus is coming to town, so we need to get our wrapping A-game on. The thing is, as cute...
Just for Fun: Houses Covered in Snow
Ah, winter! The time of cozy fires, big ol’ mugs of hot cocoa, and—for those of us living in frosty...
What Are America’s Biggest House Guest Pet Peeves?
(TNS)—Staying with friends or family is one of the most popular ways to save on travel. While your hosts are...
Don’t Call Them Travel Agents…They’re Advisers Now
(TNS)—What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. A case in point: travel agent. Many predicted the demise of the entire...
Would You Cook in One of These Wacky Kitchens?
We're back to scrounging up the wacky and wonderful here on Housecall. In this edition, let's look at some of the craziest...
How to Ease into the Holidays without Alerting the Haters
It’s November. The temperature has dropped, and it has even snowed (or flurried) in some areas. Not feeling particularly pilgrim-y...
Walkability: It’s Not Just for Grown-Ups
In the last 75 years, humans have done everything to keep from walking. Now, walking is cool, with “walkability” becoming...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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