Adventures in Homeownership
Follow Zina Kumok on her adventures in homeownership
Join homeowner and personal finance writer Zina Kumok as she (and other homeowners) tackle remodeling projects at home. Gain new insights through her adventures in homeownership and even exchange tips from your latest home improvement projects.
Bump out addition: everything you need to know
Whether you're starting a family, setting up a work-from-home space, or just looking to spread out a little, building a bump out addition is a viable option.
How Plunk solved a dilemma: garage vs. bedroom
Christine and Peter had to welcome back two unexpected guests when the pandemic hit. Desperately needing more space in their home, they turned to the Plunk app.
Home renovation: it’s not just about the investment
The perks of having a home include not just being able to treat your largest asset as an investment, but also being able to enjoy the upgrades you make along the way. Meet Ava and Jeremy and get to know their adventures in homeownership—and how they’re using Plunk in the process of their latest home renovation.
Reflecting on a post-pandemic world: lessons I’ve learned as a homeowner
As most of us discovered during the past year, your quality of life is greatly impacted by your home. Here are some of the most valuable post-pandemic lessons I learned as a homeowner.
What every new homeowner should know
Here are some strategies to help every new homeowner stay on top of things because some lessons are better learned ahead of time.
Adventures in homeownership: How landscaping boosted my home value
While we ended up in a great home, it quickly became apparent that the outdoor space was lacking. Here's what we did to change that and how landscaping could affect the quality of your lifestyle and your home's resale value.
What the heck is a knob and tube, and why should I care?
When my husband and I bought our first house in 2018, we had no idea what knob and tube meant. We quickly learned. It refers to an old-fashioned type of electrical wiring still found in many old homes. It is also a fire hazard and safety concern.
Adventures in homeownership: On the fence—cedar vs. pine?
When my husband and I decided to fence in our backyard, replacing an existing fence, we imagined it would be a simple thing. As new homeowners, we're only now beginning to realize what some of you probably learned years ago—it’s never simple when it comes to home renovations.
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