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9 No-Sweat Hacks to Deep Clean the Cruddiest Things
Ahhh! Sparkling floors, gleaming windows, and zero dust bunnies. A thorough cleaning can make your abode feel brand new. But that immaculate house comes with a price — sore biceps. Instead of skimping on your annual deep clean because ...
How Movers Move Their Own Stuff: 8 Insider Hacks You’ll Be Glad to Know
No one knows how to move like professional movers. That's their job, after all. And that got us wondering: Once the day arrives where they have to pack up their own stuff and get from point A to point B, how do they go about it? Is it differ...
First-Time Home Buyer Checklist: Have You Done Everything?
A first-time home buyer checklist can take a major weight off of your shoulders when you're ready to buy your first home. It's a big step—and one where it's wise to know for sure you've got all your ducks in a row first. First time home buy...
Popular Renovation Projects That Can Boost Your Resale Value
Savvy homeowners are always on the lookout for ways to boost their property's resale value. If you're not living in your forever home and plan to sell in the future, a renovation can make a big impact on your home's worth. While the thril...
Want Instant Curb Appeal on the Cheap? These 6 Easy Tricks Will Cost You Under $200
It should come as no surprise that before you sell your home, you've got to make it sparkle—after all, prospective buyers will be peeking in every corner, closet, and cabinet they can get into. But when you're so focused on the inside, i...
How to Research a Home’s Location Before You Buy
When searching for the best qualities in a new a home, you've probably heard that location is everything. There's a reason for that. You can change nearly everything about a house except for where it's located. To make sure you're going to l...
The five essential rules for homebuying
The truth is that money can be difficult to talk about and many financial issues are complicated to tackle. That's why Chase and Vox Creative created the Five Essentials series, found here and distributed through the Vox Media Network, to explo...
How to Remove Dog Smells From Your Home
Removing dog smells from a home is a challenge all dog owners have to face at some point. Because dogs smell like, um, dog. But rather than relegate your beloved four-legged family member to an outdoor canine cabana 24/7, there are other...