Homeowner's Toolkit Archive


5 Ways to Make a Coffee Table Work for You

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 20, 2008-(MCT)-You have the sofa. You have the chairs, the TV, the lamps. The last big piece for your living/family room is likely to be the coffee table. Or shall we say the darned coffee table? ...
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Gardening 101 – 14 Ways to Create a New Garden

Monday, February 18th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 19, 2008-(MCT)-You've got most of the boxes unpacked and the bedrooms painted. The new house is starting to feel like it's yours. But what about the yard? ...
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Move or Renovate? Tips to Consider When You’ve Outgrown Your Space

Friday, February 15th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 18, 2008-So either your stuff is growing or your house is getting smaller. Is it time to consider a new home, or can you renovate the one you have to give yourself the space you desire? These questions and others can be answered when you decide what your ...
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Tax Season – 6 Advantages of Homeownership

Friday, February 15th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 18, 2008-As we enter tax season, it's a great time to review the tax advantages associated with owning your own home. Of course, consulting your tax advisor is always the key to ensuring that you receive the most updated, accurate information and that your write-offs are right-on, but ...
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5 Ways to Take Advantage of the New Freeze on Real Estate Foreclosures

Thursday, February 14th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 15, 2008-Robert Shemin says one of the most important secrets to becoming wealthy is getting out of debt. And the only way to get out of debt is to take action. ...
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How a Home Inspection Checklist Helps Real Estate Buyers and Sellers

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 13, 2008-For many years prospective home buyers had little choice in what homes to pick to purchase. It seems like all the best homes disappeared from the market within days for the listing price or in many cases tens of thousands of dollars more than the listing price. ...
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Homeowner Entertainment Idea – Fondue is Fashionable Again

Monday, February 11th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 12, 2008-(MCT)-It's your turn to host next month's girls' night. Not sure what to do for food and entertainment? Why not try something old yet new at the same time? Try fondue, which is having a resurgence. There are plenty of recipes online, as well as books dedicated ...
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Condo Living – Buyers and Sellers Combat Noise Issue

Monday, February 11th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 12, 2008-Brian Verban knows quiet when he hears it ... or not. He and wife Jamie grew up in small-town Illinois and in suburban Franklin, Wis., respectively. When they're home, they want to live in their own noise, and when they want to talk with their neighbors, they ...
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Home Utility Savings – Snuggle up to New Bedding

Monday, February 11th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 12, 2008-We've still got plenty of chill weather ahead, and if you think your only options are to crank up the heat or shiver between the covers, think some more. Turn down the heat, save on that utility bill, and outfit your bed to keep you warm and ...
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How to Help Homeowners Maintain Value

Friday, February 8th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 11, 2008-With reports that foreclosures are up 51% from 2006 and that home ownership took a record plunge in 2007, it's clear that 2008 will be a year of economic uncertainty, and at worst, a year of continuing downturn. As consumers continue to feel the squeeze, the American ...
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