Computers House

Don’t be such an internet mechanic

So you're tech savvy and like to do some of your own maintenance? Great. It’s likely that at some point you’ve been

3 ways to estimate how much propane you have left

There are few things worse than running out of propane in the middle of grilling. Use these three methods of estimating how much propane is left to avoid a cookout faux pas.

5 Money-Saving Tips to Reduce Your Heating Bill This Winter

Try one or more of these tips to use less energy and save on your monthly bill.

Cybersecurity Knowledge Quiz

A majority of online adults can identify a strong password and know the risks of using public Wi-Fi. Yet, many struggle with more technical cybersecurity concepts.

Are your home electronics spying on you?

FORT MYERS, Fla. Some household electronics may act as spies that gather information that can be used against you. Amazon Echo and Google Home keep audio recordings in iCloud when they are activated. These devices, including cellphones, can store data that can be used in court, according to Fort Myers cybersecurity expert Greg Scasney. That’s […]

Phone Trade-In vs. Selling: Which One Pays Off?

When you buy a new iPhone or Android phone, you can trade in or sell your old phone. Learn the pros and cons of each strategy, and which pays more.

Items Never to Leave Out At An Open House

Do you know what items you should never leave out at an open house? Open houses can be a magnet for crime. Holding an open house increases your odds of being robbed. See what should never be left out when having an open house.

The Most Overlooked Open House Preparations You Don't Want to Miss

TextPeople can be pretty divided when it comes to throwing an open house. Some people worry that the whole exercise wastes a Sunday afternoon and is more of a way for real estate agents to garner potential clients. On the other hand, an open house gets people through the door and allows them to experience the home, which gives them a better first impression versus seeing your listing online and taking a virtual tour. Whether or not you throw an open house…

5 Tips to Keep Your Open House Safe

•When your Grand Rapids real estate agent schedules an open house for your home, it can be a convenient opportunity to have your home seen by a variety of potential buyers, all at once. Some of the visitors may be known to your agent or to you. But an open house may expose your home to a large number of unfamiliar people as wellLast year, the Grand Rapids area experienced a rash thefts involving prescription medications at open houses. The last…

Settling Into Happiness: Tips for Turning a House Into a Home

So you have just moved into a brand-new house, but as much as you were looking forward to this moment, you’re feeling a little sad because of all the memories you left behind in your old house. Never fear — with a little work, you can make your new house start to feel like home […]

You Probably Know Your Hogwarts House, But Do You Know Your Ilvermorny House?

4 Things to Consider & Look For When Viewing a Home or Open House

Whether you are a first-time home-buyer or a current homeowner looking to downsize, more than likely you will be viewing houses or attending open houses while searching for the perfect home. Regardless of how experienced you are with home buying

How to Build a No-Bake Gingerbread House (PHOTOS)

I don't know if you caught this earlier? But I hate holiday baking. I've almost entirely sworn it off, in fact. And one of the big reasons f...

5 Keys to Getting out of the Dog House

Getting in the dog house is no mystery, but sometimes we need a little help getting out. Try these 5 simple keys to getting out of your wife's dog house.

Tips for house training

House training is one of the first tasks we need to address when bringing home a new puppy. Puppies don’t know where they’re supposed to potty. They just naturally “go”

How to Pack a House to Move in One Week!

Being a house flipper, I have packed more houses to move in the last 10 years than some people pack in a lifetime! House flippers who live in the houses they are flipping should be experts at...

OK! Let’s clean house!

Clean House? Well, that can mean many things to many people! So, what do I mean by “clean house” when all you want to do is get a loan to buy a home. No mystery here – but no progress either, un…