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Erosion can be a big problem for homeowners, even if you dont live in an area that sees frequent flooding or other causes of large-scale erosion. As soil erodes from around your foundation, it reduces the stability of the foundation and opens up the foundation materials themselves to damage from the [Read More]

As fall approaches, a lot of people are looking for ways to prep their yards for both winter and the coming spring. One great way to do this is to plant trees on your property that will bloom and grow for years to come. If you arent sure whether the time is right to plant trees, or dont know which t [Read More]

According to theBrookings Institute, about 42 million Americans (one in eight) have a student loan, totaling about $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. Only 30 percent of Bachelors degree recipients graduating in 2011-2012 managed to escape without a student loan; another 30 percent accumulated $30,0 [Read More]

Growing and tending a garden through the spring and summer can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding of human experiences. The harvest in the early fall is simply sublime. But cleaning all that mess up? Its much less poetry-worthy. Even so, theres a certain art to putting the vegetable garden [Read More]

Remodeling can be serious business, especially if youve got several pet projects on your list and a limited budget with which to work. It can be tempting to go straight to the items that you find the most important, but if youre considering reselling your home in the not too distant future, the retu [Read More]

When it comes time to sell your home, you obviously want it looking its best so that prospective buyers will fall in love with it. This may lead to you consider touching up or remodeling parts of your home to make the best possible impression. If youre trying to figure out the best parts of the home [Read More]

Smart homes are increasingly popular, and there are a wide range of smart home devices on the consumer market these days. These devices can give you greater control over your home, and can protect you from fires, water damage, and break-ins. They may even help you save money and live more comfortabl [Read More]

With more people staying at home and avoiding crowds, a lot of homeowners are turning to home prepping as a way to cut back on trips to the store and avoid shortages. Unfortunately, many people find themselves overwhelmed. Sometimes its hard to know exactly what to stock up on. And once the pantry i [Read More]

Having a pet, no matter how old, is a lot like having a toddler around. Youre constantly having to make sure its not going to put itself in harms way by doing something unexpected, like chewing a cord, vaulting off the furniture like a circus performer or eating a poisonous houseplant. Saving your d [Read More]

When you think of your home, the last thing you probably imagine is that it can breathe. Well, maybe not literally breathe, but it does have a way of moving air in and out, whether you like it or not. One of the most important, and intentional, places for this to happen is in your attic. Attic venti [Read More]