Moving offers a range of exciting new opportunities. You'll have a new home, potentially in a new geographic region. With all the excitement of moving to a new home, you’ll want to be prepared for your move. Here are a few tips for packing and what to consider when planning your move. Prepare for the Cost Planning your move? Start by setting a...
Traditionally, people set personal improvement goals such as eating healthier, starting a new hobby or rekindle old friendships as their New Year's resolutions. The ultimate purpose of any New Year's resolution is usually to improve your quality of life. Since you likely spend more time at home than anywhere else, why not consider a New Year...
Utility bills can represent a costly expense for a homeowner. Saving energy in your home doesn't have to be a challenge, nor do you have to suffer from the excess expense of wasted energy with your energy bill. When you're considering how best to tackle the utility bills, there are several strategies you can use to decrease your utility usage,...
Purchasing a home is exciting life event and is a time when you will have, what feels like, a million things to do. From packing up to moving in and getting your kids off to their first day of school, there is a lot to consider. To get started here’s a checklist to help get you through your first year of being a homeowner! 1) Review Your...
Winterizing your North Carolina home is a smart move. These tips aren't just for homeowners in colder parts of the state like the mountains. Residents on the coast and other areas where winter is milder will find ways to prepare their homes as well. Since it's best to winterize before the season's first snowfall, November to mid-December is the...
Fall is just around the corner, which means the leaves will start to change into colorful, warm hues and the weather will begin to cool down. The fall season is all about being cozy and comfortable. And since it's fast approaching, it's a great time to transform your home into a warm, inviting haven for the colder months. 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU...
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Are you getting ready to design your new home? The floor plan is one of the most important elements of that home. It will set up your property and help determine how you will live in your new space. There are many elements to consider when choosing your floor plan--but this guide can make it easier to see exactly what your new home needs. What...
How to Determine Whether a Community is Right for You Integrating into a healthy community that aligns with your lifestyle is a key aspect of moving. It's essential that you select an area with a community that adds value to your life. How can you determine what that community looks like, though? And is it really worth passing up...
Purchasing a home is a thrilling life event and a time when you will have, what feels like, a million things to do. From packing up to moving in, to getting your kids off to their first day of school, there is a lot to get in order. To help ensure you get settled into your new home, here's a checklist with tips to get you through your first year...
Smoke Detectors Protect Your Home from Fire Accidents The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports highlights the impact of residential fires. About two-thirds of fire accidents are in homes where there were no fire alarms installed. The report affirms that "Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are considered to be one of the best and...
Have you move into a new home and need guidance on how to decorate a room or wonder if the furniture will fit? There are many apps available for Android and Apple devices to help you get creative with decorating, as well as, tackling a project you have been putting off. Apps can serve as a great tool and resource for homeowners to visualize new...
For those not familiar with the Triangle it borders three key cities, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, and three universities. The universities included within the boundaries are Duke University in Durham, the University of Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham...
