Homes & Gardens

Whether the reasons are fiscal or personal, millions and millions of people are choosing rentals over buying property these days. While homeownership is generally straightforward about what your responsibilities and expenses are, renting can have more hidden costs associated that you might not think of on your own when you're looking for your new place. Before you sign a lease, it's important to budget for all the expenses you'll encounter as a renter and make sure that you can afford your house or apartment, including all of the additional costs beyond the monthly rent. In case you need...

This time last year was a very different world. The impact of COVID-19 has changed so much in such a little time that it's hard to know just how long-lasting the social changes we've developed will be. Of course, life continues to move forward, albeit at a slower, more self-enclosed pace. That makes moving home during COVID a particular challenge. The traditional way of moving home, which is already one of the most stressful tasks to undertake, needs to be looked at again. So, if you're moving to a new house during the current pandemic, here are some ideas and suggestions that you might...

Your homes should be your haven; a place to hide away from all the stresses and messes and hustle and bustle of the world. Creating the perfect home in which to unwind takes a little bit of planning, but can also be a lot of fun. It is all about finding what makes you feel relaxed and also identifying solutions for anything in your home that distracts or irritates you. There are so many different improvements that you can make to a property which can really improve the quality of your home life.

This is a simple guide to renovation projects that can make your home more relaxing...

Buying a house is a sizeable investment, and when it's time to sell your house you want to get the highest return on investment. Selling your home takes time, effort, and patience between opening your home to potential buyers, keeping it clean, making repairs, and waiting for the right buyer offer. Selling your home is an emotional transaction and sometimes emotions lead to first-time seller mistakes. Take a look at five of the mistakes you should avoid making when selling your home.

Many homeowners underestimate the costs of selling -...