ikrents/iStockIn today’s hot housing market, rents are on the rise, which may have you wondering whether it’s time to consider becoming a landlord and buying a rental property. After all, who doesn’t like the idea of raking in rent checks from tenants every month? Still, being a landlord isn’t a cakewalk; it takes work, and sometimes being a landlo...
realtor.comA micro-apartment is the urban equivalent of a tiny house—a small dwelling, typically under 300 square feet, some as little as 100—that is gaining popularity in pricey cities where larger apartments are financially out of reach.
These pint-sized pads give people a chance to live in the thick of things without blowing their paycheck … tha...
borchee/iStockIf you’re a novice gardener, you’ve probably asked yourself all about annuals and perennials when picking out flowers at your local garden store.
Annual and perennial are classifications based on the lifespan and bloom cycle of a particular flower. It’s something that gardeners need to pay particular attention to so they can make sur...
Plus69/iStockPainting brick, for the most part, is entirely doable—and can give your old fireplace or brick house an easy face-lift. But you’ll want to plan carefully and do your research first. Painting brick isn’t like painting any old surface.
First up, you should know that not all brick should be painted.
Rick Watson, director of product develo...
cnythzl/iStockIf you ever plan to buy a house, establishing a track record of past payments is essential, because it proves to mortgage lenders that you’ve paid people back (which means they’ll be more apt to loan you money for a home).
Still, if you have no credit history—because you’re young or just never bothered—how long does it take to build i...
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