To stretch your crafting skills while saving money on home decor, consider DIY furniture for your living room. From benches to shelving to accent tables, there are many projects for DIY enthusiasts of all experience levels. Here’s a guide for a new DIY hairpin leg coffee table to get you started: DIY Furniture materials you’ll need Scrap wood...

With so many apparent similarities between the two, hazard insurance and homeowners insurance are often mistaken for the same thing. Standard homeowners insurance policies include hazard coverage, but what about standalone hazard insurance? Here is a basic comparison of hazard insurance and homeowners insurance to help clarify the differences and similarities: Hazard insurance Hazard insurance protects you financially...

Wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bath Westchester beauty with SS appliances, maple cabinets, and trendy countertops. Great living room with fireplace. Beautiful and resort-like backyard with gazebo and bar area great for summer entertainment. Attached 2 car garage. Must...

Flooding can cause significant damage to your home and even make it uninhabitable in worst-case scenarios. Floods can lead to mold growth, wood rot and other types of water damage that can be costly to repair. Taking steps to prevent floods from occurring can protect your home from this kind of damage. Use these flood prevention tips to...

Every homeowners insurance policy includes a percentage of coverage for additional living expenses. If you’re temporarily displaced from your home because of damage, this coverage can help you pay for the additional everyday expenses until you’re able to move back in. But what exactly does additional living expense (ALE) coverage include? Here is a basic guide to the...

Superbly updated four-bedroom mid-century modern ranch house with custom-built, detached office and idyllic, garden-style backyard in the heart of Silicon Beach. The stunning landscaped and enclosed front yard with industrial concrete and redwood fence, private dining area, and stately flowering tree, invite the most particular of buyers while the meticulously tailored aesthetic throughout makes it difficult to walk away. An open floor plan with hardwood flooring and recessed lighting throughout, the living room with reclaimed barn wood accent wall complement the bright and open living space which leads to the large, remodeled eat-in...

Contingency clauses in a real estate contract typically come from the buyer. However, there are some contingencies sellers can use in a sale negotiation as well. While they’re less common, knowing the basics can help in selling your home. Here are the main contingencies every seller should know: Kick-Out Clause A kick-out clause is a useful balance to...

Planning for the cold weather months saves homeowners time and money. The financial savings involve reducing drafts and the energy losses, causing your bill to decline. These rank among the do-it-yourself home insulation strategies worth considering. 1: Address screen doors Many storm doors come with sliding glass panes and a screen option to allow fresh air to flow...

The moment you open the door you will feel right at home! Welcome to this beautiful home in the Carson Park neighborhood. "School district is Newcomb Academy and high school Millikan" school boundaries in East Long Beach. Once in the living room you will find beautiful hardwood floors, wood shutters and recessed lightning. The kitchen includes center island seating, granite counters, huge pantry with pull out drawers and lots of space and storage. Sky lights in the kitchen with stainless appliances with a gas cooktop! Open floor plan which leads into the Den with a gas fireplace. When you want to dine al-fresco, step outside to a...

Calling all investors/builders/developers, or first-time home buyers who want to build their dream home. Great starter home with future potential to be rebuilt!!!! Situated on a spacious corner lot in the heart of Kentwood! You can live in, as is with some personal touches or build your dream home with permits and plans RTI to build a two-story 3,000+ sq.ft. home. (Plans for building a luxury 4 bedroom 5 bath single family home available for review upon request). This three-bedroom charmer is well maintained with original hardwood flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms, updated galley style kitchen and recently renovated bath. Two...