Ah, spring. The flowers come up. The leaves come out. And, the sun shines brightly into your home – highlighting the fact that it’s time for some spring cleaning. While you’re ridding the house of winter’s dust and grime, it’s also a good time to take a fresh look at something else your home may [...]
Spring always brings its share of surprises. As the snow begins to melt in Northern and Middle Areas, and early flowers blanket Southern landscapes, homeowners quickly discover cleanup projects in every direction including up and down. Besides the obvious need to clear gutters of leaves and dirt, expansion and time often loosen trays from buildings [...]
Even a little water down there means big trouble. Avoid it with these low-cost ways to dry out.
Do you dread going into the cellar during a hard rain? You just know you’re going to see puddles on the floor or get a sneezing fit from the musty air. A wet basement – a problem that [...]
Many first-time buyers bought last year and took advantage of a tax credit that requires repayment. But this year there’s a new perk for homebuyers on the table.
Question: I purchased a home last December and qualified for a $7,500 first-time homebuyer’s tax credit that I must repay. But I now see that the stimulus package [...]
