Property taxes can vary greatly from state to state. WalletHub has broken down how much you can expect to pay in each state. Each year, the average American household spends $2,471 on real-estate property taxes. To find out who pays the most relative to their state, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its 2022 Property Taxes … Read more
It’s possible to install laminate flooring without removing baseboards. Laminate flooring is a cost-friendly way to update the look of your floors, but when installing it, you have to take into account the space it needs against baseboards. This type of flooring floats on top of the floor’s surface, so over time, it will expand … Read more
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Gutter guards protect your home’s gutters from damaging leaves, pine needles, twigs and other clogging debris. They also reduce the number of times you need to clean your gutters each year while preventing debris and water runoff from damaging your home’s foundation. If you notice large debris falling around your home … Read more
Photo Credit: Adobe Gutters divert rainwater away from your home, helping prevent foundation erosion, shingle rot and other costly damages. When taking in water, your gutters can collect leaves, twigs and other debris that can clog your system and prevent proper drainage. Gutter guards, or leaf guards, help prevent debris from clogging your system and … Read more
Adobe Stock Unfortunately, Texas cities experience the most foundation problems. In Houston, the humid subtropical climate causes slab foundation to crack and crawl spaces to develop mold and mildew. Add that to the city’s soil-rich clay, and you get incredible potential for a damaged foundation. If you’re a Houston homeowner noticing signs of foundation issues, … Read more
Adobe Stock Though Seattle features many scenic vistas, its wet weather patterns and deep, poorly drained organic soils can spell structural issues. These foundation issues can range from mold in your basement to foundation settlement. If your Seattle home has slab cracks, uneven flooring or cracks in its brickwork or concrete, you may be in … Read more
Adobe Stock Though Denver boasts fairly mild winters, the Mile High City resides in a semi-arid climate. This climate, when paired with the Colorado’s common basement foundations, causes foundation issues ranging from cracked walls, bowing walls, uneven floors, mold and mildew. If you are noticing any of these problems in your Denver home, we suggest … Read more
Adobe Stock, © Roman Minneapolis features loamy soil, which is a mixture of sand, silt and clay. This soil paired with the Twin Cities’ variable continental climate can lead to serious problems for foundations of any kind. If you notice uneven floors, wall cracks or leaks in your basement, you might be dealing with a … Read more
Adobe Stock Atlanta is known for its humid climate and dramatic shifts in weather. Unfortunately, this climate presents various issues for both crawl space and concrete slab foundations. Rainy weather may cause the region’s red clay soil to expand and contract, causing cracking and shifting in your home’s foundation. Good, clean gutters also play a … Read more
If you want a good night’s sleep, some simple modifications around your home can help you rest easier. Many of these changes don’t require a lot of extra effort and can make a big difference in your sleep patterns. Here are some things that you can do to sleep tight at night. A smart thermostat … Read more