Category Archive for "Homeowner"

Summer 2020 brought record-breaking heat, leaving many home gardens in tatters. In fact, “July 2020 has tied for second-hottest July on record for the globe,” according to scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “… the Northern Hemisphere…

There are Halloween folks and then there are those among us who can take it or leave it. Oh, and a handful of downright scrooges who despise the holiday. Those are the people who don’t buy candy, don’t put pumpkins…

The folks at Pew Research released the results of a recent poll that shows “Half of adults who say they lost a job due to the coronavirus outbreak are still unemployed.” How they are faring financially depends a great deal…

It’s difficult to believe when looking at it, but a laminate floor is actually just a photograph of wood. This picture is generally attached to melamine and then particleboard and the whole strip is coated with aluminum oxide. The floor…

Since the middle of March, more than 57 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits. Even with those benefits, millions are falling behind on their debt payments. Greg Iacurci at CNBC.com, citing a “new study,” claims that the late-July expiration…

When moving into a new home, securing it is typically on the “to-do” list. After you’ve lived in a home for a length of time, however, security becomes an after-thought, which puts yourself and your family in danger. FBI data…

Recessed lighting is a popular lighting method in new residential construction. Lying flush to the ceiling, it provides a sleek modern accent to kitchens and baths. Although attractive, recessed lightings are not energy efficient. They require higher wattage bulbs and,…

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Each September, National Preparedness Month encourages and reminds Americans to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities.” Nothing could have prepared us for the COVID19 pandemic. Basic disaster preparedness,…

Who knew that it would take a pandemic and being forced to remain in your home all of the time to turn it from something you love to something you despise? It’s interesting how we learn to live with a…

A recent Google Trends announcement included a graph of a “breakout trend” for two search terms: Eviction and Foreclosure.  With unemployment rates at record highs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent business closures, renters and homeowners are still scrambling…