Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Childproof Your Kitchen With Care
The unthinkable happens: your child is injured in your kitchen and those injuries are life threatening. You thought that your children were safe in your home, but your youngest son or daughter managed to slip in underneath the kitchen sink and consume a cleansing powder that is toxic.
What You Need to Know About January White Sales
January ushers in a new year, but it also welcomes a sales event that was introduced by retailer John Wanamaker in 1878: the white sale. White sales are an American institution and typically include discounts on household goods such as curtains, bedding and towels.
How to Shop for White Sale Curtains
Replace your window treatments and your room can quickly undergo a stunning transformation.
7 Affordable Dining Room Updates
The dining room just is not the same gathering place for American families as it once was. With so many homes now made up of two working parents, time-pressed families may find it easier to simply prepare meals in the kitchen and eat there.
7 Kitchen Updates That Won’t Bust Your Budget
Your heart says “renovation,” but your mind says “wait” when it comes to planning your kitchen home improvement project.
What You Need to Know About Second Mortgages
Home loans can come in variety of offerings including primary or first mortgages and so-called second mortgages such as home equity loans and home equity of lines of credit. The term “second mortgage” is not commonly used, but it does accurately describe how such loans are handled.
Speedy Housing Cleaning Ideas
You have just received the most unlikely and surprising phone call: your wife’s boisterous college roommate is in town and would like to swing by with her trophy husband and their three very active children to say hello. Naturally, you could not refuse her request, but with just 15 minutes to get ready, your home is in need of a quick clean up.
What is a Mortgage Hardship Program?
If you are finding it difficult to make your mortgage payments, you may qualify for a mortgage hardship program from your lender.
About Your New Year Renovation Project
The holiday season can be a very good time to assess your current home needs. If you entertain for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day, then you can observe how people interact as they make their way around your home.
Christmas Hearth Decorating Tips
The hearth is the heart of the home, where many families gather to celebrate the holidays, play games and to simply stay warm. That warmth may come from a traditional log fireplace or from a natural gas-supplied unit.
7 Home Renovation Tips
You’re getting ready to undertake a home renovation project and you’re wondering how best to move forward. Rush into this project and you’ll make your share of mistakes, perhaps costing you thousands of dollars to get the work done right.
What Are Energy Star Qualified Light Bulbs?
Who knew that much thought should go into the purchase of light bulbs? After all, incandescent light bulbs are one of the easiest purchases to make, right? Well, that is beginning to change.
How to Shop for a Mortgage
The mortgage market is more complex than it was before the last recession hit, making it more difficult for consumers to obtain financing.
8 Budget-Minded Christmas Decorating Tips
You’re all set to beautify your home for Christmas, but you’re also coming up short in the holiday decorations department. A trip to your local home center can remedy this problem, with you coming home with shopping bags filled with new, but expensive Christmas decorations.
Fixing the Fixer-Upper You’re Living In
If you would label your home as a fixer-upper; maybe it’s time to start doing some repairs and decorating around the house. There are simple things you can do to turn your home into something special, a place you will be proud of.
Retro and Vintage Furniture Trends
When it comes to furniture, what is old is new again. At least that is what retailers of retro and vintage furniture would have you believe. Well, there is much truth in this as customers have picked up on the trend.
7 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Shade of Paint
Choosing the right shade of paint isn’t easy. In fact, most people spend more time picking out a shade of paint than they do actually painting with it. Unfortunately, if you want a room that shines, you really need to take your time when choosing the paint.
5 DIY Furnace Fixes
Having a furnace break down can be a huge, and costly inconvenience. Fortunately, there are several tricks you can do on your own to fix the problem.
House Hunting Deals Destined for Doom
You’re shopping for a new home and have surveyed the market. Prices are good, you are approved for a mortgage and it just a matter of time before you find the home of your dreams.
What Are My Mortgage Options?
If you are in the market for a home, your mortgage options go beyond the traditional 30-year mortgage. Fixed rate, variable interest rate and balloon mortgages are available today, with each one offering advantages and disadvantages that consumers should be aware of.
