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Summertime means a lot of things, including a trip to the pool. But, if you happen to own the pool, you know summertime means lots of regular pool chores. Taking care of your pool is important if you want to enjoy it.

It’s coming, you can feel it in the air. Summer. And with it, heat. In the summer, heat waves will certainly make you miserable on some days and the key to being comfortable at home lies in your air condition unit. Your home’s cooling system is one of the more expensive components of your home and understanding it and taking care of it will help it last longer. As we head into the warmest months of the year, follow these tips if you are having any issues.

As a homeowner, you most likely have homeowner’s insurance on your home and if you don’t, you should strongly consider it. If you have a mortgage on your property, the lender will require you to carry homeowner’s insurance and even if you no longer have a mortgage, having homeowner’s insurance is almost always worth the expense as it can cover damages caused by many things including a total loss due to fire, a storm or another catastrophe. Insurance policies don’t cover everything so it is important to get to know your policy and know what is and what is not included.

One of the most important decisions a homeowner will make when selling their home is the listing price. It will determine how much interest buyers have in the property and how much negotiation room the seller has. To set the price, it’s important to understand two different but related terms: Market Value and Assessed Value.

As your kids grow up and move out, you may decide it’s time to downsize. You may want a smaller house to maintain or to get rid of the mortgage payment. This home will likely take you through retirement as long as you can live independently, so there’s a few things to consider before you make a purchase.

Many people like color, but they are afraid to use it in their homes. They are concerned about overpowering a room or making a place look tacky. While too much color can be hard to adjust to, adding color in small amounts can add a lot of personality to your home. Here are some tips to help you add color to your home.