If you’re putting your home up for sale, chances are you have a honey-do list a mile long of projects to tackle—don’t we all? But don’t fret! You don’t have to make your home perfect, just perfectly saleable. Some projects can take a backseat in favor of more lucrative remodels that pay off big (ka-ching!),…
The house feels quiet now. The bedrooms that once held loud music and slamming doors sit tidy and still, and the calendar no longer fills with school events or weekend games. You miss the noise, the mess, and the company more than you thought you would. Grown children pull away for normal reasons. New jobs,…
A rat problem in one Pennsylvania township has turned into a homeowner warning about what can happen when trash, debris, and unsanitary outdoor conditions draw pests close to nearby homes. Wendi Kraemer, 59, of Rostraver Township, was charged with public nuisance after police said conditions at her Route 51 property helped a rat colony become…
A Louisiana contractor fraud arrest is giving homeowners a specific step to take before paying for repairs, remodeling work, outdoor upgrades, or home-improvement projects. An AOL/KLFY “Eye on Scams” report said Dominic Graphia, owner of Acadiana Motion Screens, was arrested out of state after being wanted for months on contractor fraud charges and extradited back…
A leaking roof, cracked siding, loose deck board, faulty wiring, or unfinished bathroom can become harder to ignore when the repair depends on hiring someone the homeowner does not fully trust. A new PBC Today editor’s view argues that low confidence in builders can affect whether households move forward with repairs, renovations, and upgrades. The…
Home prices in many U.S. cities skyrocketed during the pandemic and the last half-decade. Now, with interest rates staying high longer than expected, those same markets are feeling the pressure. Some are even bracing for significant, double-digit drops in the next year. These numbers come from Zillow, which predicts a national housing correction of about…
Closets bulge, drawers refuse to shut, and garages slowly turn into storage units. Somehow, the stuff multiplies faster than anyone can keep up with. Most homes hold far more than the people inside them ever actually use. Clutter rarely arrives by accident. Each item gets a reason to stay, even when that reason makes little…
Bangor, Maine, is weighing proposed ordinance changes after historic property owners raised concerns about repair costs, material choices, and delays on older homes. The changes would affect owners who need approval before altering the exterior appearance of homes and buildings in the city’s historic districts. According to Bangor Daily News, Bangor’s historic preservation rules apply…
A spotless home rarely comes from one giant cleaning marathon. It comes from small choices made dozens of times a day, often without much thought at all. One man on Facebook, known as Do Better Jonathan, figured this out and shared four habits that changed how he keeps his space tidy. His ideas are simple…