LPT Termite question on newly purchased home LPT request. Bought a house less then month ago, had inspection, had termite inspection and bond. We just started to demo the fireplace and the pretty much entire structure of fireplace is rotted from termites. Any insight on what can be done and what next steps are? I would think two inspections not showing significant damage should have some l…

The little smart home platform that could With a new ownership structure, Home Assistant is making big plans for the future. | The VergeHow Home Assistant plans to transition from an enthusiast platform to a mainstream consumer product. Continue reading…

Should I take out a Home Equity Loan? I have 25K in credit card debt (awful, I know!). I owe 232K on my home which is worth 625K. And I also need to make some home improvements (around 15K). Should I take out a 40K Home Equity Loan at 6.7% for 15 years (about 350/mo payments)? I have solid, steady income but no savings. submitted by /u/Sbgej5

LPT: if you don’t work from home and don’t consume a lot of data on the internet, get a high data (100gb+) mobile plan and stream from your phone at home. submitted by /u/throawayboi

Nine Home Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed From traffic cones to rechargeable lighters and endoscopes, there’s a lot of unexpected stuff you absolutely should have on hand in your house.

Home made hot wings submitted by /u/SpudBoy9001

some of the cozy spaces of my home~ submitted by /u/LoveTravelsFasterr

A Simple Tragedy Is the Focus of Our Home Video Pick of the Week Plus 2 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

How Using Smart Tech at Home Can Lower Your Insurance Bills Your smart devices can do more than just stave off leaks, fires and break ins—they can also bring down your insurance costs.

How (and Why) to Get Your Home Ready to List One Year From Now When it comes to selling a house, timing is everything.

Large downpayment for home? Or use that money instead to invest long-term? $200k in savings, 35 years old, still no home. Is it better to put $150k+ on downpayment for a ~$250k home, or is it better to invest $150k somehow? If it’s financially better to invest and simply keep renting ($1400/mo), where to invest it? Salary ~$100k but only actually see about $40k of that each year after all payments. In USA. Goal: Having…

LPT: Leave the bulky yoga mat at home! When traveling, instead of lugging around my yoga mat (a huge 7-footer because I’m quite tall) I bring a thin towel (like a thicker linen material) rolled up inside my carry-on. After spraying it with a little water I find the grip to be a decent substitution for my yoga mat on harder floors, but especially after I put a blanket beneath it for a…

When to wed – student loans, home purchase, etc Hi all… I’m new to this sub and have skimmed the pinned posts. I appreciate anyone taking the time to read and respond to this post, which will be a little lengthy. ​ After mulling over a rather complex financial/personal life question with my fiancée and other trusted sources, we still don’t have a clear direction on how to proceed with the q…

My little home office submitted by /u/Johnny_wood

How do I ship large travel souvenirs home? Often when I travel I skip purchasing anything but the smallest mementos but I really love the idea of getting local artwork, furniture, etc. and have it shipped home. Do I just look up a regular shipping companies like FEDEX or is there some service companies that handle this that I might not be aware of. submitted by /u/altern8goodguy …

Buying a home down payment options I own a home that is worth $200k-230k and my mortgage is around $140k. We are low on space and family planning, so I was looking into homes less than $300k that are larger. They are out there so now we are talking about it as an option, and will probably begin talking to mortgage companies. Only issue is, my equity is mostly in my home. My husba…

Seven Ways to Make Your Home More Livable If You’re Tall Make your home friendlier to folks over six feet, without a gut renovation.

First-time Financing a home with someone who owns a home? My partner and I are looking into the long term and are looking to eventually buy a home together. I have good-great credit (750-800) as does she. When we eventually tie the knot we will want to purchase a home, and to do so we will likely finance. Prior to meeting me she purchased, outright, a home for dirt cheap and her family renovated it. Sh…

Should I get rid of my home internet? I’m in a bind. I’m paying down a shit ton of debt and am in the process of cutting out all unnecessary expenses. I’m thinking of getting rid of my internet at my home. I think it’s a good idea because that will save me about $100/mo that I can put toward my debt. My cell phone is on a family plan with unlimited data, so I think I should be ok. …

Over extended on a home purchase, how to get out? I bought a place in 2021 with my husband. We were dual income at the time and making almost 200k. About a year later, he was laid off and since then has pivoted into another industry making far less. I’ve been able to pay all our bills and keep things relatively stable on my own – but I am beginning to feel frustrated that I can’t really save an…