By MJ Grenzow On the surface, rent-to-own deals can seem like a great idea. If you have shaky credit or lack sufficient financing, a rent-to-own plan can allow you to work toward homeownership.…
By Terri Williams One of the most viable, low-maintenance alternatives to a natural lawn is artificial grass. And if you’re a homeowner who loves the look of a lush lawn, but fears and…
By Julie Ryan Evans “Is there a lien on my property?” If this is something you’re wondering about, then you’ll definitely want to find out, pronto. You might think you already…
By Audrey Ference If you’ve ever gotten ready to sell a home, you know that in order to fetch top dollar, you need to get your place in good shape. But…
By Jane Chertoff Your zodiac sign can be telling about so many important things in life—your personality traits, your compatibility with a partner, your best hair days each month. So…
By Holly Amaya Sweet summertime is here, in all its lemonade stand/frosé (frozen rosé, for the uninitiated)/backyard barbecue glory. And we are here for it. So as temps begin to climb sky-high in…
By Jamie Wiebe A backyard pool can be life-changing. But unfortunately, not always in the ways you expect—or want. With every afternoon spent lounging on a blow-up flamingo with a enormous…
By Jane Chertoff In a perfect world, most of us would live in sprawling houses like the ones on HGTV’s “My Lottery Dream Home.” Of course, in reality we’re often forced to play…
By Jennifer Geddes It’s inevitable: No matter how carefully you pick your movers and pack your things, some items are bound to break when you move. Just accept it. Yet amid…
By Rachel Hartman You’ve moved! That’s right, you’ve somehow managed to pack up your household and successfully cart everything to your new digs. Congratulations! You might heave a sigh of relief once the moving truck pulls up its ramp and peels…
