So you need more space, but you really like your neighborhood and would rather not move. Adding on to your existing home may be the way to go. A home addition is a complex undertaking, but with the right amount of planning and assistance, you'll breeze...

By day, Ogden appears as a typical small town in Utah, but by night, this quiet little community awakens more than its share of spooky happenings. Ogden was not always such a friendly community. In the late 19th century it was full of opium ...

More and more people are doing away with aerosols and harsh chemicals and adopting more eco-friendly ways to clean and deodorize their homes. These natural scent solutions are not only good for the environment, but also for the budget. Costs can add up...

After speaking to a decorator recently, he described a common behavior in many of his clients. Clients bring him photos of designer rooms expressing a desire to replicate the look in their own homes. They say they're ready for a change and want to add ...

You lucky bunch! First time buyers can get a tax credit for as much as ten per cent of a first home purchase (but it must be less than a $7500 refund) . Yep, this is all part of the recently-passed and much publicized Housing and Economic Recovery Act...

Usually the last things out of the old house are the first things you need in the new house; this means moving house should be easy, right? Wrong! Chaos reigns on moving day because most of us are more worried about the 'moving-out' sid...

It is quite horrifying to think that in the USA there is one needless death every three hours. Do you have a smoke alarm installed in your home? Many people died in apartments as well as homes, so do not think of a smoke alarm as simply...

Best time to paint is in the summer. Heck! - It is even pleasant out there wielding the old paintbrush; blue skies above and listening to the birdsong (get those earplugs out of your ears!). This time of the year there are no worries about damp leve...

There is no doubt that house prices are falling and that certain areas of the U.S. have become "risky" markets. Home prices have dropped more in the first quarter of this year than at any other quarter in the last 17 years. PMI Mortgage Insurance says ...

Robert Frost claimed that, "good fences make good neighbors"- but if you have intentions to create a happy and safe neighborhood, then forget the fences, walls and barriers and instead, think about what you can do to contribute and lead by example. Aft...

The big news of the first quarter of 2008 was that the GDP is still positive, so what does that mean for you? Well, if you are struggling with house payments it could mean that you should keep up the struggle, the end of this low period may yet be co...

One way to catch a prospective buyer's attention to your listing is to mention the water feature that is installed in your back yard. We all love them, especially when they are already set up and running! There are many reasons why a water feature dr...

House prices have almost doubled in the last ten years, but even so, is the bank a safer bet for your savings? There are many articles written lately urging the public to 'invest' in realty. These investments are suggested in several forms: e.g. as a ...

While it certainly isn't the best time to sell, some of you have to. Whether it's because you're relocating, payments are forcing you to downscale, or perhaps you're among the lucky few who are even buying up, it is still possible to sell in a market ...

Obviously, moving is an integral part of buying or selling a home. Yet in the hustle and bustle of getting your existing residence on the market and looking for a new one, you may almost forget what all is involved. But with some forethought, moving do...