Archive for August 2018

When you need to power your house during an outage, you have two options: a home standby generator or a portable model. If you lose power often, you might opt for a standby, or stationary, generator. The unit itself can cost thousands—with an installation bill to match. Read More

Here is the latest report from Consumer Reports on washing machine reliability. The washing machine is such an important appliance in any household. We hope that being informed before your next purchase will help you do laundry well for years to come. See the full article here.

From listing to closing, homes are going the fastest since the start of the recovery. Again. As peak home-buying season hits the high-water mark, signs are pointing to another season marked by low inventory, fierce competition, decreased affordability, and quick listing turnaround. Just how quick? The median number of days on Trulia – the number…

1. Dress Up Your Deck Make your deck or patio a destination by creating different zones for different activities within one space. You can do this by building multiple levels or coverings like pergolas. Defining a purpose for each area adds value to the space so you keep going back to it. 2. Create a Picture-Perfect…