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If selling your home, make sure to remove all evidence of pets before showings - inside and out. Buyers don't want to see or smell your fur babies during (or especially after) they visit! Here's how to make a plan for your pets.

Keep the House & Yard Clean and Smelling Good When Selling with Pets When putting your home up for sale, it’s crucial to make a plan for your pets. While prospective buyers may love their own pets, they don’t want to see -- or smell -- yours when touring your home. Here are a few ideas for keeping your pet’s presence low profile. Arrange for help. Boarding your...

Homeowners insurance companies may refuse to cover a liability claim related to certain dog breeds. Read about the 12 breeds insurers avoid and how to get coverage if you own one of them.

Homeowners Insurers Shy Away From These Dog Breeds Some homeowners insurers refuse to insure certain dog breeds. Check the list below, and if you own one of these 12 breeds, consult with your agent.

Is the kitchen sink window a "must have" for your home?

Depending on the state of your carpets, prior to listing you may need to have them replaced. However, you may be able to save money by simply having them cleaned. Here are some tips on getting the job done right.

To Replace or Clean Your Carpets? Clean your home’s wall-to-wall carpet before listing for sale. Here are a few tips on carpet and area rug cleaning to stage your home in style.

You’re dashing out of the house, late for work, when the garage door opener malfunctions. Check to see if you can put a quick end to your frustration with one of these simple fixes.

Troubleshooting Garage Door Opener Problems Garage door openers are a tremendous convenience, but they can be temperamental. Let’s solve some of the most common frustrations.

Section 8 housing vouchers are designed to help low-income, disabled and elderly people afford decent housing. Here is how they work.

How Does Section 8 Federal Housing Assistance Work? The federal government offers assistance to allow low-income families, disabled people and the elderly to rent homes through the Section 8 Housing program.

Does your fantasy bathroom include a fireplace?

Keeping up with simple home maintenance tasks will save you money on repairs and reward you with systems and equipment that have a longer service life. It will also help reduce the punch list of items that need to be addressed when it comes time to sell. Here are nine tasks you shouldn’t neglect.

Nine Home Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn’t Neglect Weekends are a time to relax and enjoy family and friends, but be sure to set aside time for some home maintenance tasks.

It’s a job we often forget: cleaning our window blinds. There’s no need to procrastinate! You can see the gorgeous outdoors through squeaky-clean blinds with these tips.

Don’t Be in the Dark About Cleaning Your Window Blinds Cleaning window blinds is one of those household duties that’s easy to put off or forget entirely. Here’s our handy guide to cleaning window blinds.

You are eager to buy a bigger, nicer house for your growing household. You have worked hard and saved. But costs associated with a bigger house go well beyond the increased price of purchase. Remember to account for these ongoing cost increases.

A Bigger House Means a Bigger Budget You’ve saved money, your family has grown and you’re thinking of buying a bigger house. Let’s see if you are financially ready for a larger property.

Ocean hues provide a sense of calm and tranquility. Would you consider these colors for your next bedroom update?

Should you invest in a remodeling project to update your home before selling? Read on to help make your decision.

Should You Remodel Before Selling Your Home? Home in many parts of the country are selling so briskly, so is it worth the money to remodel a kitchen or bath to make yours more appealing to sellers?

Poison ivy is a noxious plant that has no place on your property. How do you recognize it and safely remove it from your landscape?

Safe Removal of Poison Ivy From Your Landscape Poison ivy can show up in your landscape and can cause a nasty, blistering rash. Let’s identify this landscape nemesis and dispose of it safely.

The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers foreclosed homes for sale. These present terrific opportunities for buyers, but how do you jump into this market? Learn how here.

HUD Foreclosure Homes: A Buyer Opportunity Buyers can get real bargains by buying foreclosed homes. Educate and prepare yourself with our guide to buying a HUD foreclosure.

Melt away in creamy neutrals...Do you like it, or too neutral?

Follow these six bedroom decorating tips to convey a retreat with a good night’s sleep for potential home buyers...or just to enjoy for yourself!

Bedroom Decorating & Staging Tips Your bedroom should be your personal retreat — a soothing, restful space to unwind at the end of the day. Check out these six bedroom-staging tips, whether you’re prepping for a home sale or just a good night’s sleep. Consider your color palette. It doesn’t matter if you’re decorating or s...

Umbrella insurance policies protect you from catastrophic liability claims. What is an umbrella policy, and do you need one?

Do You Need an Umbrella Insurance Policy? Your insurance agent may have recommended you add an umbrella policy to your homeowners or auto insurance policy. How can it protect you?

Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying. They can also spread disease. Here are some tips for rescuing your yard and your health from these pesky bugs this summer.

Air Raid Defense: Eliminating Mosquitoes Around Your Home Eradicating mosquitoes on your property is an important health exercise, as well as a way to make time spent outdoors more enjoyable.

Would you change anything in this beautiful home?

If your bathroom is closet-sized, try these big-design, small-space ideas before the showings begin.

Staging Tip: Making Small Bathrooms Appear Bigger

Owning rental properties is a great wealth building investment, but finding good tenants is crucial. Here’s a guide to getting - and keeping - great tenants.

Screening Tenants for Your Rental Property Great renters make your investment pay off, but to get them, you must also put time and money into screening tenants and keeping them.

We love hot fun in the summertime, but excessive heat crashing your air-conditioner isn’t fun at all. Keep cool with these protective steps.

Help Your Air-Conditioner Keep Its Cool When the demand for power surges in the heat, HVAC systems are pushed to the max. Here are eight steps to prevent your air-conditioner from collapsing.

Are you a fan of the built-in firepit? Or do you enjoy the flexibility of a portable one?

Do you really need to stage your garage? Yes - prospective home buyers will want to see the amount of space your garage will provide AND if they can actually park a car in it. Here are some tips for getting it organized.

Staging Your Garage When Selling Garages are supposed to be a place to park the car, but in reality, many Americans fill their garages to the brim with so much stuff that the thought of cleaning out and tidying up causes anxiety, fear and procrastination. Here’s how to conquer the clutter and put the cars back where they belong. ...

While you’re checking your home’s insulation, inspect the caulking around the outside of your windows and doorframes. Energy loss in these areas could undermine your insulation upgrades.

Save Money With Improved Insulation If you live in a home built before 1980, you may be able to slash your energy costs by increasing your home’s insulation. Here’s what you need to know.

"Land of the free, home of the brave." Happy Independence Day to you and your family!

How to keep that grass green and lush in the summer months without the expense? The key is conserving while watering:
1. Water at consistent times (usually early morning before it gets hot)
2. Water the same amount each time
3. Angle sprinklers to only water you lawn (not your sidewalks.
Read on for a full list of Summer To-Dos for homeowners.

Summer Prep: Conserving While Watering While immersing yourself in summertime activities, it’s important to set aside enough time to take care of home and yard chores. Here are 10 must-do items while summer’s in full swing.

You may love the aesthetics of a pedestal tub, but adding one can be costly. Do you think it's worth the investment?

When selling your home, you do all you can to make it as attractive as possible. But what your neighbors do can affect how quickly you sell, and you may have little or no control of the problem. Read about six ways your neighbors can sabotage your sale and some possible solutions.

Six Ways Your Neighbor Can Sabotage Your Home Sale Here are six ways your neighbor can sabotage your home sale, as well as some suggestions for resolving such situations with minimal conflict.