by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 24, 2019 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
Heating and cooling your home can be a pricey endeavor. According to EnergyStar.gov, hot water heaters, particularly electric units, can be the second-highest source of energy (and energy expense) loss. The site affirms that ENERGY STAR-certified water heaters are an...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 24, 2018 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Many people don’t realize that there are renovation loans that can help pay for your housing upgrades. Whether you need a new roof or your kitchen is outdated, there is a mortgage that’s right for your fixer-upper. Here are your options and what you...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 28, 2018 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Buying/Selling, Consumer, For Your Clients, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, House Canary, Latest News, News |
Are you listing this summer? Get your outdoors in shape—it can pay off. According to National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) research, certain exterior improvements are likely to recoup at resale. Based on feedback from REALTORS®—who, through their experience, know...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 2, 2018 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
If you’re putting gutters on your home for the first time, or replacing your existing gutters, you may be surprised by just how many options there are. While there may be numerous options to choose from, it’s important to understand the various costs associated...
by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 17, 2018 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
As soon as winter weather starts giving way to fairer days, folks start itching to get any planned repairs, maintenance and renovations started. If you want to protect yourself from rogue and incompetent builders, take some advice from the Connecticut Better Business...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 16, 2018 | Advice, Consumer, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
I once believed it was a forgone conclusion that when adding certain laundry appliances to a home, it would mean installing exhaust ducting and cutting a hole to the outside for venting. However, a recent report from Michele Weaver at Design Basics, LLC highlighted a...