(StatePoint) What are homeowners focusing on right now? Impactful, affordable upgrades. New research highlights that painting remains one of the most popular home improvement projects expected in 2026, driven by tighter budgets and a desire for lasting design.
(StatePoint) New research reveals that nearly 60% of Americans live in “weekend project mode” or consider their house a full-time job during the cold weather months.
(StatePoint) With extreme cold weather and energy bills on the rise, many homeowners are taking a closer look at heating alternatives like pellet heating. Beyond cozy ambiance and aesthetics, pellet heating offers many advantages.
(StatePoint) With a few smart updates, especially those that protect against winter’s biggest water woes, you can transform your home into the calming sanctuary you need during the coldest, darkest days of the year.
(StatePoint) After a disaster strikes, following these essential steps can help you protect your home, stabilize your finances and begin the process of rebuilding:
(StatePoint) Are you currently looking to rent a home or apartment? Then you need to protect yourself from rental fraud.
(StatePoint) Cold fronts come on fierce and fast. And when they do, having a trusted space heater can keep your living spaces cozy and comfortable, and your energy bills in check. Survive and thrive this winter’s polar vortexes, Arctic blasts, cold fronts and blizzards with these electric heater tips:
(StatePoint) Managing your finances can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure where to turn for help.
(StatePoint) With the average U.S. home now more than 40 years old, many Americans are heading into winter with outdated windows and worn weatherstripping. As the cold front creeps in, heating bills will steadily increase through the season. The good news: these affordable DIY upgrades are proven to decrease energy bills and help cut down on costs, according to consumer data.
(StatePoint) An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is often discussed as an option to help lower initial costs and increase flexibility, particularly in a high-cost housing market. However, it’s important to understand how these loans work, their potential risks, and strategies for managing adjustments over time.
(StatePoint) These days, shoppers may be paying more attention to where and how their products were made.
(SPM Wire) Are your possessions overwhelming your living spaces and causing you stress? Keep clutter at bay with these three resolutions:
(StatePoint) Water isn’t just something to drink; it flows through every aspect of life – from your morning coffee to your nightly skincare routine. The cleaner it is, the more it supports your health, beauty, your family’s well-being, home and even the environment. Enhancing your home’s water purity can make an impact every day.
(StatePoint) If you’re like most homeowners, window replacement isn’t something that you have tons of experience with. That’s why choosing a company that will do the job right while communicating with you throughout the entire process is just as important as choosing the right windows. But with so many options, how do you find a company you can trust?
(StatePoint) Is your home’s exterior in need of a facelift? While an all-siding exterior can be attractive, using manufactured stone to complement vinyl siding will turn heads, for ultimate curb appeal.
(StatePoint) In the coming years, baby boomers are poised to pass down an estimated $17 trillion in home equity to their children, according to a recent Freddie Mac survey. But whether or not you’re among the 75% of homeowners in this generation planning to leave your current home or the proceeds from a home sale to family members when they pass away, having a clear estate plan is critical to ensuring your wishes come to fruition.
(StatePoint) You probably already know that keeping your home clean doesn’t have to amount to backbreaking labor, thanks to smart advances in cleaning solutions that offer unmatched convenience and thoughtful designs.