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Do You Pay Taxes When Selling Your House?
If you’re a homeowner, it’s likely that you’re already highly familiar with the tax benefits of owning a home — ranging from the deductible interest you pay on your mortgage to property tax deductions you can claim when filing your taxes. But what happens when you decide to sell your property? If you were wondering […] More
Outdoor Home Care: 5 Easy And Sustainable Tips to Keep Your Home Exteriors Clean
Whether it’s fall or spring, cleaning the exterior of your home is always a good idea — especially if you happen to live in a primarily residential neighborhood or an area governed by an HOA. It’s part of being a responsible neighbor, not to mention that a maintaining your home’s exterior also plays into your […] More
Why It’s Good to Have a Home Generator
As of late, more and more people equip their homes with a home generator. And why shouldn’t they? Whether it’s about protecting their house or ensuring a reliable power source for their family, a portable generator can turn out to be a man’s great friend at home in times of need. If you’re on the […] More
The Best Ways to Protect Your High-End Home
Across North America, a home robbery takes place every 26 seconds, and if that isn’t shocking enough, many of these home invasions occur while the homeowners are still in the house. And if you think you are safe just because you live in an exclusive area like the Hollywood Hills, surrounded by A-listers and well-off […] More
Great Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home: the 3 Areas with the Biggest ROI
For most of us that don’t have the paycheck of celebrities or CEOs, our house is likely the biggest investment we hold. In fact, it’s often been reported that about 70% of American homeowners believe that their house is their biggest asset. And just like any other investor, all homeowners want to make sure they […] More
Household Water Appliances You’ll Need for a More Comfortable, Relaxing Home
Is there anyone out there that hasn’t dreamed about having a fully equipped home (especially during these past few week)? I, for one, have spent a lot of time lately thinking about how much more effective — and prepared — my home could be. And since the one thing that I would have loved to […] More
Hearing Colors? Here’s What Colors to Choose in Your Home Based on Your Taste in Music
‘Hearing colors’ — I bet you’re all familiar with this expression already, but did you know that it’s actually a thing? It’s a rare neurological condition called chromesthesia, which affects roughly 1 in 3,000 people. For people with chromesthesia, listening to a certain genre or musical piece can automatically trigger different color visualizations associated with […] More
5 Types Of Home Improvement Permits You Should Know About
If you’re planning to make significant changes to your home — be it inside or to the exterior of the house — there’s a good chance you might need a building permit for that. I know, I know, that comes with paperwork and unplanned trips to submit said paperwork, but all that inconvenience is far […] More
7 Common Household Water Leaks to Watch Out For
A water leak is one of the worst nightmares for a homeowner. Every year, a typical home can lose around 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water due to leaks, leading to significant waste of water and money, making your home run less efficiently. And while some leaks are easy to discover, like dripping faucets and […] More
Why You Need Building Permits for Your Next Home Improvement Project
Are you looking at improving your house with simple renovations? Or maybe just trying to raise the value of your home? Remember that before starting your next home improvement project, you need to get your home improvement permits first. The process might initially be cumbersome for those of you who hate dealing with paperwork, but […] More
