Credit Allison Urbanek

Normally I am an optimist, always looking for the good in people. But, can I just vent for a moment? I know that most of my blogs have been a very positive approach to home repairs, but l...

Credit Great American Rain Barrel Company

As a child, my grandmother taught me to always stop and pick up trash left on the sidewalk. She stressed how important it is to recycle and reuse anything you possibly can. I pride myself...

Credit Kirsten Osland

Down Payment Assistance: This program is available to income qualified first-time homebuyers for the purchase of a home. Maximum assistance available cannot exceed $10,000. Assistanc...

Credit Adam Horwitz

With the weather we have been having lately, I am ready to put out my lawn chairs and make some fresh lemonade. But, it’s MARCH…and I need to keep reminding myself of that. With gardening...

Credit Patch

The House Enhancement Loan Program makes it possible for homeowners to improve homes or rental properties at rates 3 percentage points less than bank's market interest rate. There are no ...

Credit martie mckown

Home owners looking to sell their properties sooner rather than later, might want to consider putting in some extra effort to make their home for sale stand out from the rest of the compe...

Credit EnergyStar

Home Performance with Energy Star: For a fee of $50, a Good Cents Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified auditor will come to your home and perform a 3- to 4-hour comprehensive ho...

Credit Lisa Regula Meyer

Here in Northeast Ohio generally, and very much in Kent specifically, we think about food. We talk about food.  Many of us seek local food. We support farmers' markets. There ar...