When kids dream about owning their own home one day, they think about independence, nobody telling them what to do and the freedom to do what they want. If homeownership were only that simple! There’s a lot of work that goes into a home and the seriousness of homeownership will penetrate a rookie as soon as they initiate their first house hunt. The process of buying a home is enough…
For first time home buyers, navigating the whole process is extremely overwhelming; a lot of things can be missed and a lot of mistakes can be made. Nobody knows better than experienced home buyers, that the first time is a learning experience. It’s a right of passage and a way to get your foot in the door. There are many steps involved that are very crucial, from selecting the right…
DIY renovations can save you a lot of money or cost you extra if you’re not careful. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can render a lot of your materials useless by installing them incorrectly. Raw materials are expensive and should be used with care, if you make too many mistakes and pass a certain threshold, it would be cheaper to pay a pro to come and do…
One of the first things we look for in a home is storage, there’s an enormous preoccupation with where all our items will fit. While we are shocked at how hoarders live, the truth is that there is a little hoarder in all of us. But aside from our hoarder tendencies, there are a lot of items and supplies that require storing in order to ensure the proper maintenance and…
Finally closing the deal on a new house is often euphoric. After running through all the hoops, covering your tracks and tying up all the loose ends associated with buying a new home, having everything finalized is an enormous weight off your shoulders. Simultaneously, the excitement of relocating to a new environment comes flooding in. These two factors are what precipitate the euphoria. Shortly after, a third factor comes into…
With all the climate change awareness circulating these days, people are more inclined to be eco-friendly when they can. At the end of the day, however, people don’t want to go too far out of their way, especially in this economy. One example is electric cars. Most people aren’t motorheads and are more than happy to drive any reliable car that takes them from A to B. They would also…
When you’re young and single, you want to live in an environment where there’s a lot of action: Cafes, bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. This is an environment most young people desire as soon as they step out their door. After a while, the best of us get worn out by this environment and want to move somewhere a little quieter, but not too far away so we can still enjoy…
One the biggest dilemmas in most homes is storage. In fact, surveys show that one of the first things people look for in homes is closet space and storage space. I suppose there’s a hoarder in all of us. Storage gets a lot trickier when you start a family. Children are constantly growing out of their clothes and toys and you need to keep those valuable hand me downs somewhere.…
People who don’t have allergies generally think that allergy sufferers don’t have it that bad; it could be worse, like having deteriorating health. Only allergy sufferers understand the frustration of living with this nagging affliction. Sometimes a dose of antihistamine will do the trick, but often times it only mitigates the suffering. If unable to remedy the situation, allergy sufferers are stuck sniffling, sneezing or wheezing without an end in…
Beautifying your home usually starts on the inside. Before most people even think of putting effort into their lawn care, they prioritize setting up the inside of their home just how they like it. There are two reasons for this, the first reason is that you spend most of your time in the house, therefore it makes sense to prioritize indoor projects and maintenance. The second reason is properly maintaining…
