DIY Home Improvements
That really pays off! Refresh Your Kitchen Cabinets A fresh coat of paint or stain can transform the entire room. Add More Storage A new kitchen pantry, shelving in the garage, or even closet organizers add valuable storage space. Give Your Front Door A Makeover All...
read moreThings to Avoid Before Selling a Home
As a real estate professional, you’re probably accustomed to giving clients advice about what to do before listing their homes. In some cases, it can be just as important for clients to know what they shouldn’t do before selling. If a client lets you know they are...
read moreFour Tips to Downsizing for Empty-Nesters
So graduation just wrapped up and look at that, your youngest child is about to leave the nest. Well done! Our hats are off to you and the amazing endurance and wisdom raising a family must have taken. While some parents might feel a twinge of sadness at transitioning...
read more5 reasons you should own your home with AmeriFirst Financial
The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the U.S. homeownership rate has rebounded from previous lows and is headed in the right direction. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities....
read moreHow to Disinfect and Keep Your Kitchen Sink Clean
The kitchen sink is often seen as a symbol of cleanliness. This is, after all, a place where you do most of your washing and cleaning. Look around any kitchen sink and there is a good chance you’ll find cleaning staples like soap, sponges, washcloths and brushes....
read more25 Home Hacks You May Not Know About
From cooking to cleaning to regular maintenance, taking care of a home can feel like a never-ending cycle. That’s why we’ve rounded up 25 home hacks to make your life a little easier. They’re affordable, simple to complete and they may just save you some valued time...
read moreHalloween Porch Decorating Ideas
Halloween porch decorating is as popular as ever. It is easy to do with so many outdoor Halloween decorations available. Better yet, some of the best decorations can be handmade and used year after year. Whether you want spooky Halloween decorations or a more subtle...
read moreCondensation in Your Fridge? 5 Causes and Solutions
If you recently noticed condensation in your refrigerator, you should take the necessary steps to investigate the situation further. It could be temporary, or it could be the sign of a mechanical problem that requires the attention of a professional. Regardless of...
read moreHome Maintenance Tips to Avoid Spooky Sounds and Strange Smells
It’s no fantom. It’s a sign that you need to perform some routine maintenance on your house. Learn more. As the days grow shorter and Halloween approaches, you may be noticing that your home is plagued with weird smells and creepy noises. It’s not a ghost, ghoul, or...
read moreHiking During 100+ Degree Days
Sunny days are perfect for lacing up your boots and heading out in search of an alpine lake, a mountain summit, or a dramatic slot canyon. But, along with the sun can come intense heat, and if you don’t manage the combination of the two properly, your fun day can turn...
read more5 Home Improvement Tips to Get You Started
Updates and improvements are exciting and add value to your home, but when using a contractor for projects that are above and beyond DIY, always do your homework. Use these helpful home improvement tips to make sure that your project stays on track. 1. Check your...
read moreSummer Pest Control Guide
Bugs and rodents may have their place in the world, but that place certainly isn’t your home. When it comes to controlling pests, many homeowners opt to use pesticides, but the chemicals found in many pesticides can be health hazards especially when sprayed in and...
read more10 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Summer
Warmer weather is here, which means it's time for backyard barbeques, evenings spent on the patio, gardening, and playing catch with the kids. Break out the home maintenance checklist. We're here to help you get your home ready for summer with these tips. 1. Get Your...
read moreHow to Make Your Home Brighter (Without Spending a Fortune)
You've heard for years that a brighter room can boost your mood—even science backs it up—but aside from tearing down your walls and calling in the pros to install floor-to-ceiling windows and new lights everywhere, what can you do? And what are some genuinely...
read more6 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Homes in Arizona
Year round lawn care in Arizona can be a hassle, and fertilizers or equipment can end up costing you thousands. In some areas, it’s unavoidable, as Phoenix has plenty of nutrients deficient and highly salted soils. But with these six spring lawn care tips, you’ll be...
read moreGo Green for St. Patrick’s Day
When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, one of the first things that come to mind may be the color green. Green food, green clothes, green decorations – even green beer. But this St. Patrick’s Day, why not add another ‘green’ to the list – a green home. Creating an...
read more13 Simple DIY Home Maintenance Tips & Ideas
It’s tempting to disregard the steep price tag and hire a professional contractor for home improvement repairs rather than doing them yourself. Home repairs can seem complex and intimidating to the uninitiated, and fear that your own attempts at fixing that leaky...
read more5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
In the spirit of new beginnings, HGTV has consulted the experts and come up with some resolutions that will make your home a more beautiful, efficient, clean and green place in the coming year. Here are our five picks for the best home improvement...
read moreHow To Host Thanksgiving In Your New Home
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer who just moved in, or you you’ve recently upgraded to a larger home to fit more family members, hosting Thanksgiving is probably the last thing on your mind. Like most homeowners after a big move, you probably just...
read moreFive Reasons You Should Stop Renting and Buy Your Own Home
Is it time for you to get out of the rent race and buy a home of your own? There are plenty of advantages to homeownership. And while buying isn’t right for every person or for every life stage or circumstance, there are several perks of homeownership...
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