Do you really need a bathtub?

January 9th, 2019

One of the emerging trends in home design is the no-tub trend. Bathtubs are no longer considered a must-have. With today’s busy schedules, leisurely soaks in a candle-lit bubble bath are just not happening for most people.  So, many homeowners are opting to forego the tub in all baths, other than the master bath, where a soaking tub or whirlpool is still common Read More...

25 Firewood Facts

December 26th, 2018

If you love the look and feel of a roaring fire in your fireplace or woodstove, and you light things up the old-fashioned way – with wood – you should watch this video! .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, Read More...

Smart Bathrooms

December 12th, 2018

If you like to sing in the shower, you might also enjoy talking to your bathroom.  Voice activated, high-tech lighting and music are just two of the new technologies now available in the smart bathrooms category.   Mirrors can do more than simply reflect your natural good looks.  Now, you can enjoy automatic fine tuning of light, or heating controls that do away with condensation Read More...

Fall Door Décor… and More!

October 31st, 2018

For those who dream of fall decorating while sipping a pumpkin spice latte and munching apple pie – these ideas are for you!  This year, take your décor up a notch and go for something awesome to create autumn curb appeal.  Woohome.com offers 22 truly cool ideas that you won’t see on every other home in your neighborhood Read More...

10 Ways to Save on Summer Utility Bills

July 31st, 2018

When the summer weather heats up, so can your utility bills.  But there are a few things you can do to keep your expenses down.  The easiest are to turn off lights, unplug computers or turn off the AC when you’re not home.  Or, you can go radical and hang the laundry outside instead of using the dryer!  For 10 ways to beat the bills, check out these tips from U Read More...

Summer Curb Appeal – The Door Does It!

July 17th, 2018

Thinking of selling your home this summer?  Creating curb appeal can be as easy as dressing up your front door.  Consider painting it an eye-popping, attention-getting color that makes heads turn. Or, keep the color neutral and add a splash of color and elegance with a wreath or attention-getting potted flower arrangement Read More...

Let There Be Light!

May 23rd, 2018

From melting food in the fridge, to no running water or lights, power outages can make life miserable.  When an outage continues for hours or days, things can get very dicey – and you may resolve that your next big purchase will be a generator.  It’s a great way to give yourself peace of mind and comfort when those summer or winter storms strike Read More...

Why You Need Homeowner’s Insurance

May 8th, 2018

If you’re in the market for a new home, whether a resale or new construction, your mortgage lender will require that you have homeowner’s insurance for the home you want to buy.  This type of insurance covers a number of issues that are important to you as the buyer, and to your mortgage lender as the holder of the mortgage Read More...

Tax Advantages of Home Ownership

March 21st, 2018

It’s income tax season – the perfect time to talk about the tax benefits of owning a home.  That’s a big topic this year, considering that a new tax plan will be going into effect for the 2018 tax year.  With all the talk about how that plan will play out, one of the biggest points of discussion is how the new plan will affect the deductibility of mortgage interest Read More...

Fireplace Safety

January 17th, 2018

A crackling fire is a warm and wonderful thing. But a fireplace can also pose a safety hazard. Before you strike a match, be sure to understand how to burn safely. It’s just as essential to take preventive measures to assure that your fireplace and chimney are in good shape – and that you have carbon monoxide and smoke detectors installed Read More...