An open kitchen is a hot home feature right now, and homeowners all across the country are extending their kitchens to include a living space. Unfortunately, many are seeing disastrous results due to poor planning and other complications. Kutchen Haus offers the following tips to help you avoid a kitchen…
Among renters who plan to purchase a home in the future, 60 percent have increased their intent to do so compared to 12 months ago, according to the recent PulteGroup Home Index (PGHI) survey issued by national homebuilder PulteGroup, Inc. Among this same group, 61 percent stated they intend to…
*By Keith Loria Demand for distressed properties is driving up prices for the first time in nearly two years, according to foreclosure data released by RealtyTrac in August. The Irvine-based listing firm revealed that the 224,429 foreclosure-related sales in the second quarter was down 12 percent from the first three…
To help ensure families protect their children from lead poisoning, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced new Guidelines on how to identify and control lead-based paint and related hazards in housing, and to help property owners, government agencies, and private contractors sharply reduce childhood exposure…
You probably protect your car with oil changes and yearly maintenance check, right? Such a big investment needs proper TLC. Just like your car, your home systems and appliances all need periodic maintenance checks to make sure they’re operating safely and efficiently. A professional preventative maintenance program can help homeowners…
Laundry may have been one of the first things you learned to do when you moved out of your parent’s place. But even seasoned launderers can still learn a few new tricks in savvy sudsing. “Laundry detergent can be expensive and it’s a product just about everyone values,” says Anderson,…