Hazard insurance and homeowners insurance are often mistaken for the same thing due to the similarities they share. While standard homeowners insurance policies include hazard coverage, standalone hazard insurance serves a different purpose. How do you know if you need hazard insurance? Here is a guide to help you understand the basics: Hazard insurance vs. homeowners insurance Hazard...

There are plenty of ways to upgrade a basement without expensive renovations. Whether your basement is unfinished or fully furnished, you can make a noticeable difference with some simple and budget-friendly decor choices. Here are some tips for affordable and easy basement decor to refresh your space. Add Area Rugs for an Instant Comfort Upgrade Area rugs can...

One of the best ways to live more sustainably is by conserving water. For garden and yard care, however, this can sometimes be a challenge. It helps to know exactly when, where and how to water your garden with minimal waste - while still keeping your plants healthy and thriving. If you’re interested in ways to conserve water...

As technologies continue to advance, remote work will continue to be a routine part of home life. Whether you manage remote employees, work remotely yourself or are simply trying to keep up with your video call schedule and morning routine, maintaining your work-life balance can seem daunting. Here are a few work from home tips to keep you...

When purchasing a home, it’s crucial to secure funding before entering into the transaction portion of the buying process. Typically, many homeowners go for a conventional loan, which is standard for most home types. But what about unconventional homes, such as a modular home, mobile home or even manufactured home? Can you get this type of home with...

Refinancing a home mortgage is fairly common, and can make the fees and costs a little easier to understand. In fact, those searching for options typically know about the upfront closing costs, loan origination fees and other fees and costs to be paid to the new mortgage lender. But did you know there’s a way to not pay...

For homeowners with grass lawns, moss can be a problematic weed. Lawn moss appears in shady, damp areas and spreads quickly because it doesn’t need seeds to reproduce. Luckily, there are options for cleaning up a mess of moss. Here is a basic guide to removing existing moss and preventing future moss growth in your lawn: Raking &...

When searching for the latest and greatest in high-tech decorating, game room design is the perfect place to find your inspiration. Some of the best video game room designs feature top-notch equipment for lighting, sound and stylish furniture. If you’re interested in bringing the pro gamer aesthetic into your home, here are some tips to help: Optimize your...

When homeowners think of home improvement, return on investment is usually on their mind. Enhancing your existing home with remodeling projects is even more rewarding when the time and money spent pay off in home value. However, since most major home improvements can be costly, it’s important to know which projects have the highest return on investment. According...

The appeals of tiny homes are many, including the ability to custom design a home in an affordable way. However, even with a small house, it's difficult to know where to begin. If you're designing a custom tiny home, here are some key tips to consider: Window Placement When planning where to place your windows, think about the...

When you’re building your own kitchen cabinets, you’ll find that there are several design options to consider. One of the main decisions to make is whether you want framed or frameless cabinets. Framed cabinets are the traditional type used in many homes, while frameless cabinets are commonly used in more modern or contemporary designs. Framed cabinets have frames...

Stop Looking & Start Living! The Santa Clarita lifestyle you want. The spacious home and comforts you demand. Only one house in the area has it all – right now. Built in 1964, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1527 sq ft home sits in a cul-de-sac, in a prime Santa Clarita neighborhood. Framed by stunning hillside views and a shimmering swimming pool, you’ll love kicking back in your back yard complete with covered patio and relaxing above-ground spa. Best of all: NO MELLO ROOS OR HOA! SOLAR IS OWNED! Located on a 6476 sf lot, this beauty has been meticulously maintained, and includes loads of upgrades including remodeled kitchen with,...