Tag: HOME

Four Options to Correct Seller Being Caught in a Lie

Dear Monty: We have an offer on our house. There are several contingencies, one of which is a home inspection yet to be scheduled. When the buyers initially looked at the house, they asked if we ever had any condition issues. I told them we hadn’t. We had a leaking roof several years ago, but…


What They Don’t Tell You About HEL

Homebuyers shopping for a house in the current market can only daydream about the rock-bottom mortgage rates that were available during the peak of the pandemic. The latest Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index reveals that merely 17% of the general public considers it a favorable time to purchase a house. This is likely due…


Install a Pull-Down Closet Rod

If you’re thinking of upgrading your clothes closet to be more efficient and useful, consider adding a closet pull-down rod to take advantage of unused, often unreachable space overhead. It may be difficult to reach, but the space offers plenty of storage potential with an adjustable telescoping pull rod. The pull-down rod opens out and…


It’s Easier to Match Paint Colors Than You Think

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When you painted your home’s walls years ago, they looked amazing. The color was absolutely perfect, but now it’s faded. The problem: You have no idea what color you purchased for the walls all those years ago. It’s problem many homeowners find themselves struggling with at one point…


A Guide to Decorating With Florals

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Florals are a timeless and versatile element that can enhance just about any interior aesthetic. From bold and dramatic to soft and subtle, floral prints and arrangements can add color, texture and visual interest to any room. However, incorporating florals into your home decor can be daunting, especially…


10 Tips for Maximizing Studio Space

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service For many, studio spaces are appealing. Small, cozy and intimate, studio spaces can be divided in unique ways. From additions such as sleep lofts to convertible furniture that can serve more than one purpose, it’s possible to live large in a small space. Here are some elements of…


What Are the Most Common Plumbing Problems?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Like electricity and HVAC, plumbing is one of the most critical parts of your home whose infrastructure you rarely see. Behind your walls, hundreds of feet of pipes serve as the blood vessels of your home, delivering hot and cold water at the turn of a tap….


Get Rid of That Kitchen Island With These Clever Alternatives

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kitchen islands have taken over the interior design scene for years now — perhaps too long. Some homeowners are starting their own trends by taking out their massive kitchen centerpieces and replacing them with new ideas. Here are some of the best ways you can design a kitchen…


How to Design Your Living Space to Reduce Anxiety

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes feel less like last bastion from the world’s troubles and more like a paradise of rest and relaxation. Here are some of the top ways expert interior designers are decorating homes to reduce anxiety this year. Biophilic Design Biophilic…


Less Than 10 Percent of Toronto’s 19,700 Approved Affordable Rentals Were Built

Among the roughly 19,700 affordable rental units approved by the Toronto City Council since 2017, about 8 percent—or 1,617 of them—have been built, according to a new database. The numbers were released on March 21 as part of a new project called the Housing Data Hub, which tracks Toronto’s home creation progress, the city hall said in a statement. The Hub…