Sustainability in real estate continues to rise in popularity and convenience. With increased awareness for the environment, builders and homeowners alike are prioritizing sustainable practices and materials in the real estate market. Here are some of the most important benefits of sustainable real estate: Environmental Benefits As you might expect, there are many environmental benefits to sustainable practices...

While avid travelers often have a bucket list of all the places they want to visit throughout their lifetime, devoted homeowners often have a continuous list of projects that they want to complete. When it comes time to tackle a new project, it's often difficult to decide which one comes next. Here are a few pointers that can...

Laundry is a never-ending cycle, but there are ways to make it less of a hassle. A great way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your laundry day is to organize your laundry room. But where do you start? Here are some tips for ways to add order to the chaos of your laundry room. Drying Bars...

Photo by George Becker from Pexels One of the most popular ways to invest in real estate is through owning rental property. Owning an apartment building or other multi-unit property allows you to rent out the space to tenants and collect a regular income. There are advantages to this type of investment but also some downsides to consider....

While placing furniture in your home might seem easy for certain rooms, it can be challenging for others. If you'd like to avoid the time-consuming process of moving furniture around repeatedly to find the right design, you might benefit from virtual home decorator tools to help. Here are some tools and tips for finding the best places for...

Assuming a VA loan can be a convenient and cost-effective way for veterans to finance a new home. By assuming a loan, the buyer can take over an existing mortgage when buying a home. Loan assumption can have numerous advantages for the buyer and seller, and is considered an often overlooked VA benefit. Here are some major reasons...

Prayer plants are popular houseplants because of their vividly colored leaves. Like most tropical plants, it's uncommon for prayer plants to bloom when kept as houseplants. However, given the right conditions, you might still notice the pleasant surprise of flowers on your prayer plant. Here is a basic guide to what you should know about prayer plant blooms:...

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay Your dining room might serve as your main eating area, or you might just use it on special occasions, such as holiday gatherings. Whether you get a lot or just a little use out of your dining room, it’s important to make sure this space looks its best. If you’re thinking of ways...

If you’re looking for simple and inexpensive ways to grow plants from seedlings, there are plenty of DIY solutions to consider. You can convert everyday household items into seed starter containers and create microclimates with mini-greenhouses. Here are some ideas for DIY seed starter greenhouses to help your seedlings thrive. Plastic Bottles For single seedlings, try making mini...

Charming Cottage Style with arched entry! Original wood flooring on the main with large kitchen island included. Separate dining room and spacious living room give this main floor a very open feel. The main level bathroom has crown moulding, subway tile and small hex tile floor. 1 bedroom on the main and 2 large bedrooms upstairs. The lower level has a full bath with heated floor and some semi finished space for a work or work out room. Washer and Dryer in lower level included. The front porch railing was just rebuilt. Zoned HVAC. Hot water heater (2020). The property has a small garage. The backyard has a park like setting with a concrete...

This charming house offers three good size bedrooms, a full bath, large living room and kitchen with eat in dining, beautiful trim work and a fenced-in backyard. One car garage. A new shed in the backyard, the large laundry room and garage shelving offer good storage space. Seller is including the refrigerator, dishwasher, gas range, over-the-counter range, and washer and...

The iconic Buhrmester's Paint building is for sale. Operated as a Benjamin Moore paint store since 1986, this classic downtown Edwardsville building exudes curbside charm and the interior offers potential to run two businesses and offers second floor space to finish as well. Basement storage is available. Parking is readily available at the back of the building with a rear door entrance. A small alley walkway is between Buhrmesters' and Inkhouse to readily access both storefront and back. The location is across from the Madison County Courthouse and Administration Buildings. Viewing this property is available through an...