Nothing good lasts forever, and that includes the appliances and equipment that you may have already replaced during recent kitchen updates. While your kitchen will look gorgeous when everything is brand new and state-of-the-art, that shiny new look doesn’t last forever. Sooner or later, you’ll need to invest in replacements or repairs to keep everything up to par. When contemplating … Read More
Moving Stressing You Out? Try these 11 Self-Care Tips
The psychology of moving is well documented. Moving house is considered one of the most stressful life events by researchers. Even cats and dogs experience moving stress, but unlike humans, we can’t explain to them why it’s happening. (You’ll love your new yard, Fluffy!) No matter how much you love your new home, you might still experience moving anxiety and … Read More
How to Build a DIY Fire Pit for Your Backyard
Adding a DIY fire pit to your backyard is an excellent way to keep the fun going long after dark. Instead of an unsightly dirt fire pit, spend a day making a new statement piece for your yard. If you’re wondering how to build a fire pit — we’ll show you how! When selecting and building your DIY fire pit, … Read More
Job Relocation Assistance: Should You Take a Cash Bonus or Get Expenses Covered?
If your new job offers the choice of a relocation package, here’s everything you need to know about the costs of relocating, according to Redfin’s Chief Economist, Daryl Fairweather. With tech giants opening campuses in new places like Crystal City , Nashville and Austin , and the rising costs of living in many coastal cities, the idea of relocating … Read More
Landscaping Trees: Choosing the Best Design for Your Yard
Landscaping trees and shrubs provide opportunities to accentuate the beauty of your home, while also delivering several other benefits. Choosing the right tree typically involves thinking about the reasons behind your decision to include trees in your backyard design. It’s also important to consider the environmental aspects of your outdoor area while complimenting the existing size, color, and shape of … Read More
14 Home-Staging Tips from Redfin Concierge
Design and staging secrets on how to update your home and attract buyers without a major investment. With 2019’s housing market off to a modest start , sellers must seek to stand out. With more homes for sale in formerly red hot markets like Seattle, there’s less competition for buyers. Fortunate for them, but as a result, sellers must … Read More
Top Experts Answer the Most Urgent Home Security Questions
Keeping your home safe is often a tedious yet necessary task that most homeowners must deal with if they are to protect themselves from outside intruders. Redfin sought out home security experts to answer the most pressing questions homeowners are searching for, in an effort to get you one step closer to finding the perfect solution for your home! FInd … Read More
5 Steps to Becoming a Backyard Beekeeper
Becoming a beekeeper is a challenging yet rewarding experience. With an increase in demand for natural household goods, homeowners across the U.S continue to pursue beekeeping for natural alternatives. Whether your beekeeping is a profession or hobby, you can do it in your own backyard. An ancestor of wasps and ants, the bee is a prehistoric insect that has evolved … Read More
8 Ways to Detox Your Home
There are more toxins in living spaces than you may realize. Author and expert Christine Dimmick explains how to have a healthier home. Looking to detox in 2019? There’s more to it than simply sipping green juice and bone broth. The act of cleansing is extending to the home, where cleaning is no longer a spring chore. Just look at … Read More
How to create the ultimate smart home ecosystem
The smart home used to be the stuff of science fiction. Moviegoers watched as Tony Stark controlled his mansion with nothing more than his voice, or wished they could have the type of technology that made Batman’s life so amazing. These days, you don’t have to be a billionaire business owner or an eccentric crime fighter to create the ultimate … Read More