Homeownership Topics - Page 8

Thinking of renovating in 2019? You might want to add a few basic safety features to your tick list. According to a new study, a large number of homeowners are woefully underprepared for emergencies — especially house fires. 

No one is exempt from home disasters -- natural and otherwise. Here is how to protect yourself and deal with the aftermath.

Moving to a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association? Then pay close attention to your music, pets and lawn. According to a new survey, these are some of HOAs’ most complained-about issues, regardless of location.

It’s no secret that crippling student loan debt keeps many Millennials from buying a home. But according to new data, Millennials with student loan debt aren’t just less likely to own a home. When they do buy? They face more expensive mortgage loans and lower home values, too.

If you want a great move, look for the best moving companies. Here's how to find them and avoid the terrible ones.

House cleaning services are easier to find and engage today, thanks to home cleaning apps. You can select, schedule, pay and rate cleaning services online.

House cleaning services are easier to find and engage today, thanks to home cleaning apps. You can select, schedule, pay and rate cleaning services online.

Buying a small house can make financing your first home easier. You may have less square footage, but you'll also have a smaller down payment and mortgage.

A first-time landlord tends to focus in the good stuff (money!) and gloss over the inconvenient truths (midnight complaints, late rent, vacancies). Here's how to tell if you've go the right stuff to be a first-time landlord.

Home security systems range from alarms to Airedales. Here's how to choose the best home security systems provider for your property.

You could probably pain your home yourself, if you're willing and able. But many would rather leave it in the (hopefully) capable hands of painting contractors. Here's how to find a cood one, and what you should expect to pay.

Not everyone gets joy from gardening or lawn care. If you don't like the DIY solution, here's how to find a reliable provider.

The time to find a licensed plumber in your area is before you need one. Here's how to choose one.

Electricians can take care of dangerous or annoying tasks in your home that you don't want to do. Here's what you need to know about hiring an electrican.

Unless you want to put up a roof yourself, you'll likely be talking to roofing contractors. Here's what you need to know about getting bids from and working with roofing contractors.

Home security tips: learn how to secure your home, avoid home burglary, and what to do in case of a home break in.

Preparing a new house checklist before you move will remove some of the stress beforehand, and will definitely help you handle the inevitable emergencies down the road. The ounce of prevention really does beat the pound of care.

As a renter, you bore little responsibility for home maintenance. But now, you are your own landlord. Here are the essential tasks you'll have to perform yourself or pay someone else to do.

Who hasn't said, "I need to lower my bills" at some point in their lives? Unless you are free and clear of debt, you can probably benefit from these tips.

Today's home technology, aka "smart home" brings up new issues when you buy or sell. How do you transfer services and protect your own information?