Should You Finance Your Renovation?

You can finance your house, your car, your new teeth, and your college degree. We just got a quote from a company that offers financing on new board-on-board fences (But no thanks on the interest rate that is triple what we have for our mortgage—we’ll live with our existing fence a bit longer, thank

Seven DIY Bedroom Updates For A Chic Sleeping Space

Even though it's the place we spend hours in, relaxing and regenerating every night, the bedroom is often the last place that gets design attention. That's because we tend to focus on the spaces that guests see first (or most), and we may never get around to making the bedroom as chic as it can and

Typical Homeowner's Monthly Mortgage Payment Just Crossed $2,000

For the first time, the typical mortgage holder’s monthly payment topped $2,000 in Q4 2025. New homebuyers crossed that threshold in September 2022, reflecting how recently attained mortgages carry the full weight of today’s higher prices and rates. Mortgage rates dropped through the fourth quarter

How To Identify And Avoid Dangerous Hazards In Your Home

It's safe to say that none of us is purposely making our homes a hazard. And, no matter how hard we try, accidents still happen. But there is nothing more important than protecting ourselves, our families, and our investment. "The home is supposed to be where you and your family are safe and protect