An Introduction to Futons
Futons have been a fixture of college students dorm rooms and other urban living settings for decades. Futons are stylish, functional, and versatile; they can be integrated into nearly any setting. Futon beds are lightweight and simple, providing sleepers with a comfortable place to rest.What ... more...

Types of Mortgage Loans The Basics
In the past, homebuyers more or less had limited mortgage loan options. These days, there are more options than you can shake a stick at, but heres a primer on the basics.Mortgage LoansWith the real estate market explosion over the last 10 years, a call has gone out for unique mortgage loan ... more...

Log Homes - What's Different About Log Homes?
Newcomers to the world of log homes will notice that log homes look different than conventional "stick-built" homes. But are log homes really different, other than in appearance? If so, how?Let's take a look at some of the ways in which log homes differ from conventional homes. Log Walls - This is ... more...

Home Loans for Credit Challenged Borrowers
Just because you have negative items on your credit report doesn't mean you can't obtain a home mortgage loan. There are options for you. Bad credit is not the end of the world. It's true that getting a bad credit mortgage loan is not always the easiest or fastest mortgage loan out there, but you ... more...

Bedrooms
A bedroom is a room used to sleep and rest in. Some people love to read, do some work, sew, watch television or simply relax in their bedroom. In some houses, a room used for other activities during the day becomes a bedroom at night. The number of bedrooms varies from house to house depending on ... more...

A Creative Patio
Did you move into a house with an empty back yard? What you need is a nice deck or patio to enjoy the out-of-doors. Of the many choices is a wooden deck, a concrete slab, a fieldstone floor with planters or a multi-level redwood deck with benches. Let's take them one by one. The common-place ... more...

Content Ideas for Ads and Brochures When Selling Your Home
Even in this hot real estate market, selling your home requires a bit of marketing effort. Ads and brochures are important and powerful tools. So, what do you put in youre marketing materials?ContentTo the degree possible include key information in youre ad or brochure. A classified ad will ... more...

Pellet Stoves - A Clean Heating Alternative to Lower your Energy Bill
Has this winters energy bill burnt a hole right through your wallet? You may be missing out on a cheaper alternative way to heat your home. Pellet stoves are a new and growing resource used to provide heat throughout your home or to a single room of your choice. You can ultimately shut off your ... more...

The Benefits of Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks
Stainless steel has emerged as the most popular choice of materials for new sink installations because of its low cost, light weight, and almost unbreakable construction. Stainless steel sinks are made in many sizes and several thicknesses, measured in gauge.The gauge of the stainless steel is the ... more...