Tenisha Walker, Realtor-Fathom Realty

Celebrate a job well done as you enjoy the company of family and friends on this Labor Day.

The bathroom exhaust fan is an unappreciated workhorse in your home. Here’s what you need to know about adding a new fan and keeping it clean.

Using and Caring For Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan The bathroom exhaust fan gets little attention, but it serves an important role in maintaining air quality in your bathroom and home.

A radiant floor heating system eliminates the uneven heating you get throughout the house with a traditional duct-and-vent system. Heat your home from your feet up with radiant floors.

Warm Your Toes With Radiant Floors Radiant floors are a home heating method that doesn’t use traditional HVAC air ducts. Here’s what you need to know about radiant floors.

In housing, everything old is new again - and the farmhouse style is no exception. Today’s modern farmhouse style combines vintage elements with modern minimalism to create homes that are comfy havens.

The Comfy Minimalism of Modern Farmhouse Design The modern farmhouse style is one of today’s hottest trends in residential design. Is a modern farmhouse living the life for you?

Does this herringbone floor pattern say beautiful or busy?

Home energy efficiency is not just about what you do inside, but also what you do outside. Here’s how proper landscaping can actually save you both energy and money.

How Energy Efficient Landscaping Can Save You Money Energy efficient landscaping can play a vital role in both saving energy and slashing the price you pay for it. Read on to learn how to save big.

In a throwback to early American history, multiple generations of families are starting to share the same house. Why is this happening? How does it work out for the household? Let’s revisit an old standby for family life.

Moving in With Your Parents — And Their Parents A growing national trend finds multiple generations of a family living together in one house. Far from a new fad, this way of living is a return to the way things were from America’s earliest days until the early 20th century. Let’s look at the trend, its benefits and how to make it work.

Lowly, drab concrete has undergone a Cinderella transformation. Durable yet easily customizable, concrete is stepping out in style.

Boring No More! Trends in Decorative Concrete If you think concrete couldn’t be more bland, think again. Today’s decorative concrete can be a design powerhouse. Take a look at these great examples.

An old look with a modern touch. Are you a fan?

Is air duct cleaning a necessary maintenance project, or just hype? Here’s when it does and doesn’t make sense.

Is Air Duct Cleaning Really Necessary? You see ads for air duct cleaning that promise purer home air and more efficient operation of your HVAC. But is air duct cleaning really needed?

When you’re shopping for a home, you may hear jargon like “contract pending” or “days on market.” There’s no need for these terms to go over your head - use this primer to arm yourself with knowledge.

Be in the Know on Real Estate Terminology There are terms common to the real estate industry and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Here’s a quick primer on typical MLS and real estate terminology.

Single women are leading single men when it comes to home buying. Here’s some information on this growing demographic trend and how it affects selling your home.

Single Women Making Their Place in the Housing Market Home sales to single women buyers outpace sales to single men. Here’s our guide to how this growing trend translates to marketing a home for sale.

Which rules your roost?

Should you buy annuals, perennials, veggies or herbs online? Know what to look for in an online company, as well as what to expect when your plants arrive.

What to Know Before You Buy Plants Online Would-be gardeners will save time -- and possibly money -- when shopping for plants online. Here’s what to know before you buy plants online.

You just want a home free of creepy crawlies like ants, spiders and termites. Is a pest control contract worthwhile? How do they work?

Understanding Pest Control Contracts Pest control contracts can be perplexing to new homeowners. Don’t let confusion about these agreements bug you. We’re here to help

There’s plenty of advice about what’s needed to build good credit before applying for a mortgage, but what happens afterward? Here’s how to make your mortgage an opportunity to build an even better track record.

How Getting a Mortgage Affects Your Credit Score Experts stress the importance of maintaining good credit before you apply for a mortgage. But after you close on a house, what happens to your credit score?

Is this kitchen too white or just right?

Don’t spoil the delight of planting a beautiful tree or building a deck by hitting a utility line. Call before you dig!

Watch Out for that Utility Line on Your Property! Before you pull out the shovel and start digging, take steps to avoid hitting a utility line, which could turn a dream project into a nightmare.

A new life awaits you when you relocate to a new city or state. But don’t just take a leap of faith - do some research and answer these eight key relocation questions before you move.

Educate Yourself Before Relocating Whether you are relocating for a job or just a change of scenery, it’s important to do your research ahead of time to minimize unpleasant surprises later.

Patching unsightly cracks in your driveway or sidewalk is an easy DIY fix. Let’s get cracking!

Repairing Cracked Concrete Around the Home Repairing cracked concrete after the gound settles is a task even the most inexperienced do-it-yourselfer can tackle. Let’s patch that crack!

What's your favorite "color pop" for your outdoor decor?

Living in a small space doesn’t have to be a tight squeeze. Here’s how to live large in close quarters.

How to Buy Furniture for Small Spaces Small spaces, apartments or older homes with small rooms, often can’t hold large furniture. Here are 7 ideas on how to live large in a smaller home.

If you’re considering buying a foreclosed house at auction, there’s a lot to learn. Start with this overview.

Purchasing a House at a Property Auction If you’ve wanted to buy real estate as an investment, you might consider buying a house at a foreclosed property auction.

A hole, burn or stain on wall-to-wall carpet can be unsightly, but did you know it can also be easily repaired without calling a pro? Here’s how.

7 Steps to DIY Carpet Repair Accidents may happen on your wall-to-wall carpet. You can DIY carpet repair in seven steps, and the fix will be virtually invisible. Here’s how.

Do leather sofas scream cold or comfort?

Converting a garage into a room can be less expensive and time consuming than adding on a full room. Here are some important considerations before you begin construction.

The Ins and Outs of Garage Conversions Although generally less expensive than building on a room, garage conversions require careful thought. Let's sort through what's involved in this project.

The charm and beauty of the older part of town may inspire you to protect and preserve buildings there. Our guide explains the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of historic districts and explains how to establish one.

Establishing an Historic District: The Right Move for Your Community? Many towns and cities in America have an area filled with charming old homes and commercial buildings. Is an historic district right for your community?

Before firing up the grill this summer, it might need some maintenance. Check out these tips!

5 Fail-Safe Tips to Grill Cleaning Before you get start a through grill cleaning, think about how best to manage the task with the following tips so you don't take on a bigger mess.

What's your favorite potluck dish for a home party?

You’re one cozy little family: you, your significant other, the kids and your pets, all in a small living space. How do you maximize a small space for you and your fur babies? Use this handy guide.

Living With Pets In Small Spaces Living in a small space with a family plus a pet means adapting to tight quarters. How can you live harmoniously with pets in small spaces?