Summer is synonymous with many things: baseball, fireworks and unfortunately, mosquitoes, which can ruin a summer barbecue faster than an undercooked hamburger. But they can also transmit serious diseases including West Nile virus, Zika virus, and malaria, and can expose dogs to heartworm. A recent report estimates that 300 million people worldwide are infected with
A home that’s ready for spring needs a bit more than just a good scrubbing. The season is also a great time to take a look around and think about areas that can be freshened up. Here are the must-haves that will help give your home a new life.
ROI measures the efficiency or inefficiency of an investment and indicates how lucrative it will be (or not). It’s always expressed as a percentage or a ratio, so to calculate it, you divide the dollar amount of the return by the total dollar amount you paid out of pocket for the investment. Or: Return ÷ Total Amount Paid
There are a number of reasons why investing in single-family homes has become more attractive: Home prices are rising substantially. Given current house values, there exists a good chance for homes to appreciate over time. The underlying home ownership equation has undergone a fundamental change in the U.S., substantially increasing rental demand. Some experts project
More than 4.5 million people are bitten by animals every year. Help prevent injuries, especially to children, by following these five tips: