The holidays are fast approaching, and while you're planning the Thanksgiving dinner and who's staying in which room, maybe you're also thinking your home may need a few repairs. But when is the best time to complete everything before your guests come? Here is our timeline for those holiday home repairs, so you can rest easy and your home can look its best when you host: Now (ideally late September-early October): As the weather turns, now is the time to check your home for a

October is Fire Safety Month, and now is a great time to talk about making sure your home is upgraded to protect you as best as it can against fire. If you're planning on tackling any home improvement or renovation projects this fall, you may want to consider adding some upgrades for fire safety. Being proactive about fire safety: Renovations change your home's risk: Moving a wall changes which detector covers that room. Adding a kitchen island, converting a garage, or openin

Looking to update your home and want to make some swaps to help the environment, too? Luckily, there are plenty of options out there, but be careful when choosing materials, as some companies will say that they’re eco-friendly when they’re not (called “greenwashing”). Choose brands with certifications from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Energy Star program, USDA Organic, or Green Seal certified. Some projects you’ll be able to do on your own, such as changing to mo

In honor of National Home Warranty Day on February 10, we decided to dig into the topic of home warranties. Maybe it's only something you've come across in your junk mail telling you that your nonexistent home warranty is about to expire. Today, we'll run through the pros and cons of home warranties so you can make an informed choice. What is a home warranty? As defined by Investopedia , " A home warranty is a residential service contract that helps pay for repairs or replace

We mentioned last week that September is the best time to purchase new appliances . If you’re in the market for new appliances or just...