Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Home Prices Rise Slight in Sept., But Remain Below Peak Levels
Tweet That marks the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains with home prices up by 12 percent over Sept. 2012. October should keep that trend moving in the same
Leaf Blower Best Practices
Tweet Sure, throughout the winter you may find yourself picking up fallen branches and raking stubborn leaves, but come Thanksgiving your yard should be in for a long winter’s rest.
Is It Time to Sell Your House?
Tweet As for your personal desires, there are certain reasons why you may want to move on as well as reasons why staying put might be the best option for
How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower
Tweet Months of inactivity can take its toll on your lawn mower if you simply store it without preparing it for the colder weather. Winterizing your lawn mower can be
Is it Time to Update Your Showerhead?
Tweet A one-hour project for your Saturday. Moving walls, adding a room to the back of the house and finishing the basement are each important and significant, but small changes
7 Home Remodeling Horror Stories
Tweet In honor of or perhaps in spite of Hallowe’en, we bring to you the following home remodeling horror stories. Be afraid. Be very afraid! 1. Exposed pipes in the
Tips for Cleaning Your Wood Furniture
Tweet Fortunately, wood care is not all that complicated, something you can accomplish with a little elbow grease on your part. Cleaning With Care You may note that your wood
Home Renovation Mortgage Considerations
Tweet HomePath Financing Qualifications To qualify for HomePath financing, you must shop for Fannie Mae-owned properties. If you qualify you’ll be entitled to a low down payment, avoid mortgage insurance,
Cash-Out Refinancing and Your Home
Tweet Even if your home’s value plunged during the Great Recession of 2008, your home may have recouped much of that loss over the following years. If you desire to
Modern Trends in Kitchen Appliances and Accessories
Tweet Those new homes were outfitted with contemporary kitchens filled with new and colorful appliances that many Americans began to enjoy for the very first time. More than 60 years
6 Contemporary Kitchen Countertop Solutions
Tweet There are several surface options available to you including the following. 1. Granite countertops — Granite just may be the most popular choice for homeowners and that should be
When Your Bathroom Smells Like Poop
Tweet Still, the unmistakeable smell of poop won’t go away, pointing to a likely sewer problem. Left untended, the sewer smell can make you nauseous or give you a headache.
The Effects of Bad Lighting in the Home
Tweet If you are planning a renovation project, you will want to ensure that the update at least maintains the current lighting level with perhaps additional illumination options considered to
Front Porch Decorating Ideas for Fall
Tweet Give your home a look that reflects the season including incorporating updates along the way to transform it from a Halloween to a Thanksgiving theme. Pumpkins, Scarecrows and Gourds
Smart Tips For Tree Planting
Tweet There are some matters to consider when selecting a tree including the type of tree and where you will plant it. The Right Tree What type of tree is
4 Room or Space Repurpose Ideas
Tweet The most significant advantage of this option is that you do not have to expand the home for the new purpose. Instead, you can think of creative ways to
Fall Gardening Tips and Strategies
Tweet October and November may not be busy gardening months, but there are a few things that need tending and some strategies you can take from this point forward. Perennial
3 Reasons for Not Renovating Your Basement
We have heard the reasons for renovating a basement, to provide a livable space and to enhance the value of the home. While these reasons are certainly valid, they tend to overlook a few things about basements that can have an adverse effect on the room, what you own, and on your wallet.
5 Design Ideas for Your Pantry
A pantry was originally the place in a home where food, dishes and linens were stored, typically a small room located immediately off of the kitchen. Well before refrigeration, a pantry was often used to store bread and may have been used for food preparation.
Simply Decorated: Your Home’s Bathroom
A zen or “meditative” look to your home can give it the serenity you seek as you escape to your sanctuary. A home that is cluttered can cause much stress while one that is simple, yet ordered can bring forth a much more relaxed mood.
