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money saving tips

8 surprisingly simple ways to save money inside your home

Bethany Ramos May 5, 2026Home Insurance, Homeowners, Lifestyle, Personal Finance

Reading Time: 4 minutesLow-cost living doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Simple changes like cutting unused subscriptions, reassessing your home …

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home maintenance checklist

Hit refresh with our spring home maintenance checklist 

Bethany Ramos April 7, 2026Home Improvement, Homeowners, Lifestyle, Selling

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring has sprung, and if you’re a homeowner, it’s the perfect opportunity to give your house …

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how to prepare for a hurricane

8 smart ways to disaster-proof your house

Bethany Ramos July 8, 2025Home Improvement, Home Insurance, Homeowners, Lifestyle

Reading Time: 3 minutesYour house is likely to be your biggest investment. If it’s hit by a hurricane, wildfire, …

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tax return 2020

10 things I wish I knew when I became a homeowner

Bethany Ramos October 28, 2022First-Time Homebuyer, Home Improvement, Homebuying, Homeowners, Lifestyle, Moving

Reading Time: 4 minutesHouse-hunting is the fun part. So is throwing the housewarming party. But taking the time to …

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Who knew chocolate zucchini sheet cake could taste this good?

Bethany Ramos May 27, 2022Lifestyle

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you need a good reason to eat dessert first: We have two. First, this chocolate …

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More than half of Americans would do this for their pet [INFOGRAPHIC]

Bethany Ramos May 13, 2022First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Lifestyle

Reading Time: 3 minutesHere are the highlights: We love our pets. That’s no secret. Currently, 70 percent of homes …

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cost of solar

Are solar panels worth the investment?

Bethany Ramos May 10, 2022Homeowners, Lifestyle

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you solar-power your home, is it going to pay off? The answer to this question …

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food prep

18 kitchen hacks that will save you time and make your life easier

Bethany Ramos May 3, 2022Lifestyle

Reading Time: 5 minutesHere’s the bad news: The average person spends about an hour a day prepping and cooking …

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housewarming gifts

14 truly unforgettable (and affordable) housewarming gifts

Bethany Ramos April 15, 2022First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Lifestyle

Reading Time: 5 minutesThis is the time to buy a house, so the odds are, more than a few …

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decorating style quiz

24 life-decluttering tips that really work

Bethany Ramos February 18, 2022Homeowners, Lifestyle, Personal Finance, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesDon’t start this new year off with that not-so-fresh feeling. Make room for all that lies …

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