A handyman is an expert at fixing things broken. He or she is a necessity, the option you choose when you cannot fix that broken doorknob, or perhaps, the mold you just wiped off. It is okay to do it yourself, but necessary to accept when it's beyond your control. Here are five reasons to hire a handyman...

You stroll through the door of the house that you just selected to be your family's new residence. It appears to be an empty shell at the moment, but you can already picture your friends and family gathered for holiday festivities, your kids doing homework at the dinner table, or the uproar of laughter from family game night....

Most ladies have a lot of makeup, lotions, and other bathroom supplies for which they sometimes cannot find enough space. These collections sometimes lead to a cluttered bathroom with many things scattered all over and make it difficult to find items when needed. With some extra creativity, however, it is possible to get even more storage space in...

You don’t have to wait until you become ill before you think of getting a family doctor. You always tend to spend more than necessary when you don’t have a family doctor that will attend to your medical needs or if you select a practice that rejects your insurance. If you don't know how to go about choosing...

Finding the house of your dreams is a process that requires a lot of clarity, diligence, and patience. While it is possible for the first house you look at to be the ideal choice, it's a lot more likely you'll have to look at a dozen or more houses before finding the one that matches your requirements and...

Your xeriscape plan now includes ornamental grasses for volume, flowering plants for color through the seasons and succulents for intense greenery, texture and ground-coverage. What about height? And shade! Shade trees are typically not tolerant of drought conditions, but there are a few different options, depending on your climate. So, what trees can you plant in your yard...

In real estate terminology, you may hear about various ratios and where you need to fall within the ratio to qualify for the home you want. A ratio simply expresses a relationship between two values: they compare two things, so a student/teacher ratio might be shown as 18:1, or one teacher for every 18 students. Different ratios apply...

It’s well into the new year again, and most people have penned down a few resolutions to help improve their personal growth. Constant efforts to enhance personal growth is not so much of a shocker as it happens to be a life-long task. No wonder tips for improving personal growth is one of the most searched topics on...

When buying a home, nothing could be worse than getting down to the hour of closing only to discover you don't have enough money in your account for all those insane fees you didn't know about. These fees are due to the lender and other third parties such as the title company at the close of the deal...

Among the upgrades most sought in a kitchen are new cabinets and appliances, granite, marble, or even concrete countertops, and the ubiquitous farmhouse-style sink top the list. If the expense of these renovations is out of reach, however, there are some simple changes that can give your kitchen a new look. Open shelving, for example, can breathe new...

Here is a great townhouse that is ready for a quick move-in. The owner only used the property occasionally while visiting family in the area so there is very little wear and tear. This is a great location close to the new Durbin Park Shopping Mall on one side and lots of additional shopping and restaurants on the other end of Bartram Park Blvd.. This end unit is on the pond and has the peaceful sound of flowing water from the fountain. The first floor tile floors flow into the kitchen where you will find upgraded maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The large master bedroom overlooks the pond and has a large walk-in closet. Lots...

Welcome home to this adorable well maintained all brick home. This is in the highly desirable Lakewood/Miramar area. This 3 bed, 1 bath home has beautiful hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, plantation shutters, & an updated kitchen (in 2016) & bath with quartz countertops, & SS appliances. Master bedroom has a sitting area/extra room that could be made into an extra bathroom or a LARGE walk-in closet. Walk thru the backdoor onto a brand new deck that is great for entertaining! The backyard is a nice size with plenty of trees. Home also has a 1 car detached garage with a carport. Garage would make a great man cave, work area or for lots...