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HouseLogic.com is a go-to resource for homeowners seeking clever ways to enhance, maintain, and enjoy their living spaces. It caters to buyers looking for their ideal home and sellers preparing for their next adventure. Whether you’re just starting out or well along in your home ownership journey, HouseLogic offers valuable information on a variety of subjects, including home upgrades (which can help increase your equity!), smart strategies to cut down on home costs, advice for house hunting, and effective tips for getting your home ready to sell quickly.

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How to Buy a Home With Bad Credit - and Improve Your Credit

4 weeks ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

Too often, this scenario unfolds: A young consumer buys too much on credit while setting up a new place to live and preparing for a first job. Years later, they find their freewheeling use of credit took a big toll on their credit score. It matters now because they want to buy their first home, but they’re dealing with a low credit rating – in other words, bad credit. Bad credit isn’t always a deal breaker, however.
Fire Safety and Prevention Tips to Protect Your Home

4 weeks ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

Our storage habits and the cleanliness of our homes could be creating a fire risk. You may know the dangers of unattended appliances and candles. Other conditions — like cluttered countertops, paper stacks, and what’s sitting beside that candle — could also compromise your home’s fire safety.
What Real Estate Agents Know About Home Remodeling Projects Buyers Want

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

Here’s a tough lesson about home ownership and improvement: Not everything you do to spruce up your home will increase your home’s resale value. With kitchen or bathroom updates, you can spend tens of thousands of dollars. Whether you’re ready for that kind of investment or a more affordable project, you’ll likely want to gain not only personal enjoyment, but also a return on your investment when you sell your home one day.
Is Bathtub Replacement Right for You?

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

A steamy debate has been brewing in bathroom remodels: Should you replace a bathtub with a walk-in shower — or keep the tub? Or have both? Before making a change, consider a few pros and cons. In the world of real estate, such bathroom matters could make a difference in your home’s marketability and resale value. More homeowners are ditching their oversized, unused bathtubs to accommodate a larger shower, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2025 Bath Trends Report.
Fire Extinguisher Safety for Your Home

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

Fires are burning faster than in years past because of modern home furnishings, open floor plans, and unprotected lightweight wood, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Homeowners have two minutes (or less) to react when a smoke alarm rings. For small fires, a fire extinguisher could save your home from destruction.
What Homeowners Should Know About Flood Insurance

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

Just one inch of water in a home can cause up to $25,000 in damages, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If you’re assuming homeowners insurance will pick up the tab, you may be in for a surprise. Payment for that costly clean-up bill may end up coming out of your wallet. Many homeowners have learned the hard way that standard homeowner, condo, and renter’s insurance policies don’t cover flood damage.
Preventing Electrical Fires: Risks You Shouldn't Ignore

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

The average household needs a lot of electricity to power up. One little spark in the wrong direction could spell disaster. Each year, electrical fires cause nearly 500 deaths, nearly 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in home damage, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. Constant dimming or flickering lights, unusual sizzling or buzzing sounds, or repeatedly tripping circuit breakers are telltale signs of an electrical problem. But some electrical problems are less evident.
Switch on Home Lighting Ideas to Upgrade Your Home — and Life

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

Lighting has become a secret weapon in upgrading a space, elevating your home’s style and functionality, and even your mood. Whether it’s that attention-getting chandelier or a smart LED that automatically adjusts, designers are sending a clear message: Use some new indoor lighting ideas to transform your space and even your life. Cari McGee, managing broker at RE/MAX Northwest in Kennewick, Wash., says she always pays attention to lighting when working with clients to sell their homes.
Budget-Friendly Home Remodeling Projects That Can Boost a Home’s Resale Value

2 months ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

More homeowners are tackling remodeling projects, but are they choosing the projects that could increase a home’s resale value on top of adding enjoyment? The latest remodeling surveys show you may not need to overhaul your kitchen or invest in a top-notch bathroom renovation to make the biggest impact. Even simple projects — like swapping out a front door — can offer strong returns at resale.
What Homeowners Should Know About Wildfire Safety

2 months ago | houselogic.com | Stacey Freed

Photos of a few homes still upright amid the Los Angeles wildfire are still making the social media rounds. Take the home of Michael Kovac and Dr. Karina Maher, which withstood the Palisades fire. Kovac, an architect, told reporters that when he and his wife designed the house in 2010, they “were acutely aware that at some point in the house’s life there would be a serious fire, nearby at the very least.