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Brown paper and bubble wrap may not be enough when packing delicate objects. Use this important guide for a safe and accident-free move.

Moving Items Needing Extra Care Moving is stressful enough, but extra care must be paid to the safe packing and transport of special items such as pianos, large mirrors, fine art and sculptures. Here’s how to safely move precious cargo to your new home. Pianos. Moving a piano is in a class by itself. Small upright pianos weigh m...

Looking for a house in a new neighborhood? Nothing beats a drive-through tour. Take note of these things along the way.

Checking out a New Neighborhood When shopping for a home, don’t just look at the house; be sure to assess the neighborhood. Here’s what to look for and how to evaluate what you see. Drive through. Nothing beats a tour of the neighborhood. Drive the streets around the house you are considering. Is the landscaping tidy? Are the ...

In areas that have been hard-hit by drought, some communities are offering financial incentives for homeowners to ditch the lawn and replace with desert landscaping. Would you consider it?

Online shopping has revolutionized buying and selling, but also created new ways to get ripped off. Keep your money safe with these online shopping best practices.

More Than You Bargained For: Avoiding Online Shopping Scams Most consumers realize they need to watch out for shopping scams. When shopping for items online, avoid getting fleeced with these preventative steps.

Even pet-loving buyers may be turned off by lingering pet odors and damage. Check out this guide to prepare your pet and your house for showings.

Pet Friendly Tips for Your Home Sale When pet owners put their homes up for sale, it’s best to make those beloved animals disappear without a trace. The dog beds, the cat crates, the hair, the chew marks and the smell all need to be removed before the first showing. Here’s a step-by-step guide on selling your home with pets.

Make sure all your offers to purchase are in WRITING. Oral agreements provide NO legal protection. Click through for more contract tips.

Understanding Your Real Estate Contract Buying a home will likely be the biggest investment you ever make. It makes sense to throughly understand the long and confusing real estate contract.

If you can't afford a new sofa, then set your sights on a loveseat. It is usually more affordable and can still accommodate one to two people.

Mantels are a terrific place to give your home personality and style. Check out this guide to decorating a mantel.

How to Decorate a Marvelous Mantel You may already decorate the mantel for the holidays, but your mantel is a perfect place to exercise your creativity year round.

A clean microfiber cloth is your best tool for keeping that smudge-free shine on stainless steel surfaces. Check out more cleaning tips here to ensure a stainless shine to prep for an Open House.

Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...