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Before selecting and investing in a security system, first identify what you're looking to protect. Beyond making sure your doors and windows are secure, here are the most common issues and solutions: Photo courtesy: Nest Break-ins:Â Motion sensors, garage door monitor, lighting, panic button, etc. Surveillance: Video and audio monitoring to keep you aware [...]
By Deborah R. Huso who is a Virginia-based writer who built her sustainable home. She's written on home design, construction, landscaping, & real estate for A Garden Life, The Washington Examiner, Green Builder, and The Progressive Farmer, where she is contributing editor. Visit her at www.drhuso.com. Got bathroom mold on your ceiling? Here’s how to get rid [...]
Whether you work from home or have a home-based business, you want your work space to be comfortable and conducive for getting the job done. Determine how you will use the space and how often--is it your primary or supplemental work space? And, will other people need access, such as other family members, customers, vendors, etc.? [...]
By Christina Hoffmann who has been an editor in the housing field for two decades -- most recently as content manager for HouseLogic. She’s given her 100-year-old frame home the attention it deserves: new kitchen, siding, HVAC, windows, and doors. She's betting the roof is next. Follow Christina on Twitter. You know that 10 or 20 [...]
By Barbara Eisner Bayer who has written about finance for Motley Fool, Daily Plan-It, and Nurse Village, and is the former Managing Editor of Mortgageloan.com and Credit-land.com. She splits time between a beachfront condo and a mountain retreat. A reverse mortgage is a tempting route to take if you’re a cash-strapped senior who owns your [...]
Always on the go? Then you're sure to appreciate our Travel Center option, designed to keep everything handy and make packing a snap! You know where your suitcase has been...so you're probably not going to want to pack it on the clean bedspread! Our travel center was inspired by customers who wanted storage plus convenience [...]
Mark the Date for the 2015 Parade of Homes! September 26th thru October 4th, 2015, FREE ADMISSION (Monday - Friday 4-7PM, Saturday and Sunday 12-7PM) The Jamestown, 150 Koch Lane, at Autumn Ridge Designed for active lifestyles, The Jamestown provides open entertaining areas, multiple flex areas where you choose the function of the space, and [...]
By Jane Hoback: Jane is a veteran business writer who has written for the Rocky Mountain News, Natural Foods Merchandiser magazine, and ColoradoBIZ Magazine. You can repair kitchen counter mishaps with only a little time and money. Big boo-boos, however, will need professional help. Repair kitchen counters that show a history of wine spills, dropped pans, and [...]
No doubt about it, homes with open floor plans sell. And for good reason--everyone feels connected, there's a feeling of spaciousness, and open floor plans entertain well. But can a floor plan be too open? Many buyers prefer a plan with two entertaining areas. The Hatteras offers multiple spaces for entertaining with the open area [...]
By Deirdre Sullivan is an NYC-based writer who's obsessed with maximizing every inch of her urban dwelling. She's a former fashionista who has worked for Lucky Magazine and InStyle. She recently traded her high heels and Fashion Week pass for a drill and bandsaw. Follow Deirdre on Pinterest. New features and whiz-bang options complicate buying [...]
