Category: Home Maintenance Tips

Making the Most of Small Spaces

When you’re renting, you don’t often find the perfect house or apartment. You usually have to give something up—often, it’s space. Here’s how to make the most of the space you have.

Home Renovations That Aren’t Worth Your Time or Money

It may seem like any renovations to your home will magically increase its value. But that isn’t true—some updates just aren’t worth doing.

Tips for a Welcoming Front Entrance

The front entrance of your home is the first thing people see when they come to visit. Is yours up to the task of making a good impression?

Easy Tips to Lower Your Utility Bills

It’s easy to spend extra on utilities without even thinking about it. Here are some painless tips to save you some cash.

2014 Home Renovations with the Best ROI

Every year, Remodeling.com puts out an annual Cost vs. Value report on the top home renovations with the biggest payout (as well as a list of the ones to avoid).

The Kilowatt Hour Explained

What’s a Kilowatt Hour and what does it have to do with electric bills being so expensive this winter? The relationship between energy, power, and what your electric company is charging you to use that 1,000-watt heater really isn’t as complicated as it might seem. Knowledge is power, and knowledge of the power you use could save you money.