How to Clean Your Grill
It’s a good idea to clean your grill on a regular basis. At the very least, you should either give it a good scrub down at the end of grilling season (such as in the fall) or when you’re ready …
Desert Plants for a Drought Tolerant Garden
Choosing the right plants for your desert landscape can significantly conserve water and create a vibrant, low-maintenance oasis in your backyard. It may seem like a daunting task, but this guide aims to simplify it for you with these handpicked …
Staging a Home to Sell: Quick, Cheap Tips
Having bought and sold seven homes in my lifetime, I know that staging a home to sell is everything. That being said you can go all out with staging–and spend big bucks bringing in a professional–or you can find inexpensive …
Gen Z Homeownership
Generation Z is pacing ahead for homeownership relative to other generations. This is despite the many hurdles they’ve faced, including: The COVID-19 pandemic Rising inflation A turbulent economy A recent Redfin study found that 30% of 25-year-olds owned their home …
Preparing to Live with an Aging Parent
Are you a member of the sandwich generation like I am? Then at one point you may have to prepare your home so you can have an aging parent live with you. In fact, if you can think back to …
Stress of Buying a Home
If you’ve ever experienced the stress of buying a home, then you know home shopping may be hazardous to your mental health. In fact, a survey from Realtor.com reported that 23% of homebuyers said they scheduled extra therapy sessions to …
How to Reduce Air Pollution in Your Home
You probably don’t think about air pollution in your home. Especially with wildfires nationwide and air quality warnings from Seattle to New York City, you may think that air pollution happens outside. You would be wrong. Indoor air pollution is …
Home Air Filter Replacement
Anyone who has lived through wildfire smoke lately may be looking for home air filter replacement and subscription options or air purifiers to use in their homes. I get that. With the fires air quality is poor. This is outside, …
Water from the Dehumidifier
Is the water from the dehumidifier close to overflowing? You’re likely not alone. During summer, your dehumidifier may be working overtime. And if you live in a hot and humid climate year round, your dehumidifier may run year round, too. …
Rent Your Home for Photo Shoots and Films
Have you ever wanted to rent your home for photo shoots or as a movie set to make extra money? People really do that, and you can, too. Supamotionstock.com // Shutterstock What to know when renting out your home for …