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How to Get Your House Ready for Back to School
By: Leanne Potts Use storage hacks for a more organized home — and chill family life. It’s a given. When your kids go back to school, your schedule and family life get more hectic. But you can prep for the school year crush by fine-tuning how you organize your home, including storage and space use. Here... Read More
Homeowners Insurance: Time for an Annual Checkup
An annual check-up on your homeowners insurance can result in a healthier policy and a healthier pocketbook. It’s time for your annual checkup. The good news is that for this one, you won’t have to don one of those revealing hospital gowns — and you may walk away with a healthier pocketbook. We’re talking about... Read More
The Best Time To Water Grass, Plus Other “Need-to-Knows” for July
You may need to swap out your mop. By: houselogic Someone, somewhere probably gave you some bad information, which is why you may have some bad habits. Here are three things you need to stop doing in July: #1 Stop Watering Grass at Night Running the sprinklers late at night might seem smart, since it’s cool... Read More
Here’s How You’ll Know You’ve Found the Right Agent
A great real estate agent is like an Oprah for living your best real estate life. By: houselogic For every journey, there is a guide. To navigate his magical powers, Harry Potter had Dumbledore. And to channel the Force and save the galaxy, Luke had Yoda. A great real estate agent is like the Force.... Read More
5 Questions To Ask When Buying A House
There are no dumb questions to ask a real estate agent. By: houselogic Home buying seems simple enough: Find a house you like that’s close to work or school, tell someone you want to buy it, and move in. But there’s more to it than that. You’ll have to find and get approved by a... Read More
Sharp Homeowners Know June Is the Best Time to Do These 5 Things
Like cleaning your siding — just be sure to start from the bottom and go up. By: houselogic Could it really be summer?! Tackle these five summer maintenance tasks during June’s longer days and better weather — and save yourself time and money this winter. #1 Update Outdoor Lighting In June, winter nights are probably the last... Read More
10 Ways to Make Your Bathroom Feel Like a Spa
Get tips for adding value to your home and making your bathroom a luxury escape. By: houselogic Ahhh, the spa. It’s been too long since most of us could go to a real spa (thanks, COVID). We miss the luxury of a hot tub soak and the power of sauna and steam rooms to align... Read More
Smart Home Security Gets Even Smarter- And Easier
Smart home security can give you a (virtual) lock on protecting your home and peace of mind. By: Leanne Potts with houselogic Once upon a time, installing a smart home security system was complicated and expensive. To get one, you had to call a professional company. They’d send an installer out to drill holes in... Read More
6 Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month
By: Keeping Current Matters Our homes are so much more than the houses we live in. For many, they’ve also become our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe harbors in which we’ve weathered the toughest moments of a global pandemic. Today, 65.6% of Americans call their homes their own, a rate that has risen to its... Read More
What You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops
Quartz is becoming a popular alternative to granite as a countertop material? Is quartz right for you? By: HouseLogic The kitchen tends to be the home’s gathering place, so it’s only natural you want it to look and feel welcoming. But as the hub of your home, your kitchen needs durable countertops, especially if you have... Read More