Home Maintenance Tips That Save You Money

Buying a home is expensive, but fixing it after neglect, can be too. Save money in the long-run with these regular home maintenance tips.

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Start Saving Energy—and Money—by Making These Upgrades to Your Home

Homeowners of older homes are making the smart decision to re-invest in their homes by making them more efficient. Here are the first three things to do.

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Things to Remember while Remodeling Your Home

A home remodel is exciting, but without planning can be expensive and exacerbating. Make your project excellent with these five planning tips!

By Anda Warner 

Do This, Not That: Managing a Work From Home Budget

The do’s (and don’ts) for work from home financial success.

Making Good Use of Your Home Office Space

Trending tips for designing a home office that's functional and beneficial to your health.

By Anda Warner

Six Simple Wellness Habits We All Need

Looking after yourself is a necessary daily practice, not something you put off until your next vacation. Try these simple daily wellness tips. 

By Anda Warner

Five Ways Nature Can Improve Your Physical and Mental Health

Those who spend time outside seem to thrive and enjoy life. Here are five reasons to join them.

By Anda Warner

How to Build Self-Care into Your Daily Routine

A little "you time" is critical to leading a healthy life. Try these simple tips for rolling self-care into your daily routine.

By Anda Warner

Everything You Need to Know About Home Improvement Budgeting

With the right amount of planning and budgeting, you’ll be able to properly plan out your finances for your next home improvement project.

Choosing the Right Home Insurance Policy: Your Quick and Easy Guide

Know what to look for when choosing home insurance. Follow these steps to find the right policy. 

By Rachael Harper

Make Your Roof Last: Top Maintenance Tips to Keep in Mind

When the rainy season comes, and your roof maintenance wasn't done, prepare for leaks. Or not, with these handy roof maintenance tips!

By Rachel Porter

How To Lower Your Power Bill

Whether it's the summer heat or the winter cold, we’re all victims of “The Spike.” Try these six tips for lowering your power bills.

By Anda Warner

Top Ten Questions To Ask About Home Insurance

Asking the right questions will get you the right homeowners insurance policy. Not sure what to ask? Try these ten questions.

By Rachael Harper

Five Surprising Ways to Create More Space in Your Home

Need more space in your smaller place? Make more room in your home in some surprising ways!

By Anda Warner

How To Decorate Your Brand-New Home

Decorating from scratch is an epic but potentially overwhelming chance to infuse your personality into your home. Try these tips to start off on the right foot.

By Anda Warner

Simple Ways to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal

Whether prepping your home to sell or wanting the prettiest home on the block, these best practices for improving your curb appeal will help you nail the job.

By Kurtis Forster

What Questions Should You Ask Your Mortgage Lender?

If you don’t know everything about home loans, don’t worry—your mortgage lender does! But, knowing what questions to ask is important. 

By Better.com

Learn The Factors That Determine Your Mortgage Payment

There are many factors that go into determining your mortgage payment. Some factors depend on the economy, some depend on you. 

By Better.com

Moving Costs: What Are They and How Can You Cover Them?

Buying a new home? Your moving costs will depend on whether you'll DIY your move or hire the professionals. Learn about the costs of both and how to cover them.

By Bethany Harrison

Understanding Homeowners Insurance

Fire, theft, and other disasters can happen in the blink of an eye. For these reasons, understanding home and property insurance is a critical part of homeownership.

By Rachael Harper

Five Modern Decor Styles for Your Home

When you think of modern décor, do you think hard lines and black and white? This is only one way of doing modern. Check out these other applications and choose your style. 

By Anda Warner

Seven Budget-Friendly Ways to Soundproof Your Home

Our environments are becoming noisier every day. Enjoy some peace and quiet in your own home with these budget-friendly soundproofing techniques.

By Anda Warner

Finance Your New Home with Your Homebuilder’s Preferred Lender

Buying a newly-constructed home? Fun! Financing your newly-constructed home? Not so much, unless you're using a preferred lender. 

By Jim Trumm

Your Essential Fall Home Maintenance Guide

Fall is in the air, so it’s time to think about those DIY home maintenance projects. Try our handy project checklist to help keep your home in good shape throughout the cold season.

By Becky Moore

7 Tips for Preparing Your Yard for Spring

Getting a head start on spring prep can mean the difference between an okay yard and a great yard. It’s time to pull on a pair of gloves and get to work on these seven tips for preparing your yard for spring.

Using the Pantone Color of The Year in Your Home

How To Prepare Your Lawn For Winter

Lawn care doesn't stop once it gets cold outside! With winter upon us, it’s important to take steps now to prepare your lawn for next year - regardless of where you live. Check out these eight checklist items for thorough winter lawn care.

Seven Tips to Tidy Up That Garage!

Cleaning the garage may seem useless when it's the official catchall, but deep down inside you'll appreciate doing it. Try these seven tips for organizing the garage.

Tips for a Stress Free Move

Moving is supposed to be exciting! Here are some tips for a stress free move that will help keep it that way. Happy National Moving Month!

National Plant a Flower Day

Make National Plant a Flower Day fun for the whole family with these five simple tips!

Groundhog Day and Winter Ruts

Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, we can all avoid being stuck in the winter rut by getting prepared for spring, glorious spring. Check out this guide on what to plant in the coming months, where to plant it, and when.

Easy Tips for Saving Energy (and Money)

Regardless of the energy-efficiency of your home, you can try these simple tips to save additional energy and in turn, your money. 

Home for the Holidays: How to Get Your Home Ready for the Big Day

Just like Thanksgiving, the next holiday gathering is around the corner and can include some stressfull moments. Prep your home with less "holiday anxiety" by following these tips.

Full Hearts, Full Tummies and a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be both exciting and stressful, especially for new homeowners. Try out my Thanksgiving hacks for a stress-free holiday.

Woodside Homes launches “Design It, Pin It, Win It” contest, offering homeowners the chance to win $5,000

 Social promotion allows Woodside Homes residents to show off their favorite room for a chance to win a gift card to a selected home décor retailer.

Welcome a New Neighbor!

Learning about the people around you is an important part of learning about your new home! Today, Hannah shares her tips and tricks for getting to know your new neighbors!

"What's My Design Style?" Take Our Style Quiz

Steps to Take Before Buying A New Home

Purchasing a new home can be a daunting task! In this post, Hannah shares a few helpful steps that will lead you to find the perfect home for you.

Plan Your Family Game Night!

Get your family to unplug and make memories with a family game night!

Home Hack

Snacks in disarray? A shoe organizer is perfect for the party.

Home Hack

Create an accessory and shoe rack by upcycling an old ladder.