Home repair can be the remodel to give you the house of your dreams, or it can be all those pesky weekend tasks that never seem to end. Check out our articles, blog posts, videos and radio shows for helpful advice to keep your home in pristine condition.
Paying For Vacation Home Repairs
What should you do if you have property, like a vacation home that is in need of major repairs but your trust has no money to pay for them? One option for taking care of the vacation home could be taking out a home equity loan to repair the vacation home. A option that wouldn't be allowed for a vacation home is taking out a reverse mortgage because the home must be someone's primary residence. If no money can be procured for repairs, a decision to sell the vacation home may have to be made.
Home Repair Adds To Real Estate Investment Costs
When you buy a home as a real estate investment you need to also consider the costs it will take to maintain the home. Home repairs, home improvements and home maintenance can all add up and increase what it costs to keep your real estate investment in fine shape. Learn the different kinds of home repairs you should keep in mind when buying a home.
Home Improvement And Home Repair Needs? Hire A Handyman
With time at a premium, an increasing number of Americans are hiring one of an estimated 30,000 handymen to tackle small home improvement and home repair jobs. Handymen can make home improvement and home repair jobs stress free. Because many Americans don't have the skills to handle even small home improvement and home repair jobs, handymen become the perfect home helpers.
Find Good Contractor For Home Improvement Projects
When you're ready to tackle a home improvement project you'll want to make sure you find a reputable contractor. To find a good contractor for a home improvement project you can check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the National Association for the Remodeling Industry (NARI). You can also ask contractors who you're considering to provide references from recent jobs.
Home Repairs After Natural Disaster
Thousands of homeowners file home repair fraud complaints with their state attorney general's office each year. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry recently offered up ten warning signs that your contractor may not be legitimate.
How To Combat The Rising Tide Of Flood Insurance
In the wake of Hurricane Isabel, the lights for many Americans on the Eastern Seaboard are stillout. But what hasn't even dawned on most Americans who live in flood zones is that over the past few years, insurers have been stealthily changing insurance policies as they relate to hurricane and other flood damage.
Ask Ilyce – March 11, 2003
How do I know if my refinance is the best deal I can get? Should I invest in major home repair or sell it as a fixer-upper? And how can I cut costs on my energy bill? WGN's Money Saving Expert Ilyce Glink answers these questions.
Choosing The Best Colors For Your House
Choosing the right color for your home can beautify and make it a welcoming place to live. Pick a unifying color palette for the inside, and try to match the colors of the environment for the outside.
Reverse Mortgages For Seniors On Fixed Income
A reverse mortgage can be a good option for seniors on a fixed income. A reverse mortgage allows a home owner over age 62 to use his home's value to get a loan in a lump sum or monthly payments. The home owner doesn't pay anything back on the reverse mortgage until he moves out or sells it. Several book and websites offer information on reverse mortgages and mortgage lenders.
Home Improvement Can Become Ongoing Home Repair
What starts out as a home renovation or home improvement project can become an ongoing home repair. Not long after you complete your home improvement project, your home may again begin to show signs of wear and tear. Should you keep making home improvements or home repairs?