Pocono Homes And The Communities We Live In
No matter what kind of floors you have, rough weather conditions can quickly cause serious damage to them. Refer to these tips when a winter storm hits to protect the integrity of the flooring in your home.
Utilize floor mats.
Placing a mat in your entryway is the easiest way to ensure clean floors when it snows or rains. This encourages your family and guests to wipe their shoes off before entering your home. Don’t be afraid to suggest that they take their shoes off completely, either.
Remodeling your bathroom can be as simple or as detailed as you want it to be. If you are on a budget, there are simple ways to remodel your bathroom without going broke. Here are five tips to improve your bathroom on a budget.
1. Add Some Tiles
A simple way to give your countertop a new, fresh look, is by adding tiles. This will save you tons of money on buying a whole new slab for your countertop. It’s a simple DIY project and all you need is tiles, caulk, and a little paint if you want to ta...
While a budget may seem restrictive and burdensome, in reality, it gives you control of your life and allows you to make proactive choices about your money. Bringing down your debt and living within your means enables you to feel good about your life again.
Overwhelmed about where to begin? Here’s a five-step plan from Lending Club to put you on the path to taking control of your finances. Even if you already have a budget in place, it’s a good idea to re-evaluate using these guidelines.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are more than 360,000 fires in homes each year, resulting in approximately 2,200 deaths and 11,000 emergency room-related injuries. Proper installation, operation, and maintenance of smoke alarms plays a significant role in reducing the risk of property damage, injuries, and death.In addition to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms are also essential. Carbon monoxide is known as an invisible killer due to the fact that it’s colorl...
Getting your home into prime showing shape is essential to helping it sell in the shortest amount of time for the best possible price. But while a professional home stager can work wonders, it just might not be in your budget. Don’t despair - here are some great ways to inexpensively stage your home all on your own:
Get rid of the excess. The first thing every home stager will do is get rid of the clutter. And that is something anyone can do on your own without spending a dime. Get some boxes an...
Local governments and school districts raise a large portion of the money that goes toward paying for education, emergency services, transportation and other public goods through property taxes. The amount that individual homeowners pay is determined by the assessed property value and the mill rate. Each of these is calculated through a complex process.
How Property Values Are AssessedAn assessor will determine the value of your home, which can change over time due to depreciation, improvements...
Homeowners insurance is an important financial safeguard to protect you, your home and other assets from potential disasters or accidents. It’s also an added expense homeowners need to budget for. Depending on the size and location of your home, as well as which insurance provider you choose, policy prices can vary widely. To help you save money while maintaining quality coverage, the Insurance Information Institute offers the following tips:
Shop AroundTo secure the best deal, do some comparis...
