Cheryl Bourland's blog

These Home Money Pits Hide in Plain Sight

With the exception of major issues such as foundation repairs or flooding, homes are rarely the nightmarish money pits exaggerated for comedic effect in the 1986 movie of the same name. However, many homes do contain smaller money pits that hide in plain sight by draining your wallet slowly over time. These little problems never draw enough attention to warrant solving, but doing so can save you a shocking amount of money in the long run. Keep reading to learn about 5 of the most common home money pits and how you can eliminate them!

Common Features That Are Becoming Standard for New Homebuyers

home with hardwood flooring throughoutWhen looking for a new home or even perhaps building a home from scratch there are often certain features that are becoming more and more common. Whether you are looking for a new home or building, having amenities that are tailored to your lifestyle is key to finding that perfect dream home.

Preventative Tips for Extreme Weather Events

icicleThere is a lot we can learn from the extreme weather events that have much of the area snowed in, iced over, and suffering from extreme cold temperatures. While the weather was not what we are used to there are some lessons we can take from this so that we can be more prepared in the future for any extreme weather we may encounter. Whether it is extreme cold or heat or flooding and natural disasters we must be prepared for what the future could hold.