Tips and Tricks

Lakewood residents who are registered to vote can vote early. Everyone who’s registered should have received a Vote by Mail ballot, which Los Angeles County mailed out beginning in October. You can complete your ballot and return it to ...

Deed Fraud: Losing Your Home with the Stroke of a Pen One little known aspect of identity theft is deed fraud. Deed fraud occurs when someone steals your identity, forges your name on a deed, and takes title to your home. While it may seem that it ...

Online shopping is convenient. You look, you like, you point, you click. Not too long afterward the item is at your doorstep. When it comes to things like clothes and shoes, if you end up not liking what you’ve purchased once they’re ...

If you're like most people, you'll need to take out a mortgage loan to buy a home. Generally, lenders require homeowners to take out special insurance policies that cover damage to the home. That's because insurance is a way to protect the lender ...

If you're like most people, you're taking out a mortgage to buy a home - and that means your lender will most likely require you to buy homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance kicks in when there's a covered natural disaster, like a flood or ...

Summers in Long Beach can bring sweltering heat. Consider these four tips to help you chill without running up your cooling bill. Put Yourself on Ice Well, not literally. But close. Here’s the deal. Fill a bowl with ice. Place the bowl in ...

Whether you're home with kids or you really know how to have fun, check out these four things every home needs over summer break. 4 Things You Need for (Cheap) Backyard Fun in Lakewood Your backyard is your built-in entertainment hub during the ...

When you're upgrading, updating or just rounding out your backyard - whether it's to sell your home or just so you can enjoy it more - it's important to make the best use of your space. Here's what you should consider before you decide on a project....

Virtual showings are growing increasingly popular - and right now, there's a good chance that you're going to encounter some prospective buyers who prefer to take a virtual tour before seriously considering an in-person visit. So what can you do to ...

Your bedroom should be the most restful room in your home. It's where you retreat after a long day, escape from the noise and busy-ness of a full house, and catch all your Zs to recharge. When you step into your bedroom, it should feel warm and ...

If you're not using baking soda in your kitchen, you should be. Check out these five clever uses for this everyday product that most people never even consider. 5 Surprising Uses for Baking Soda in the Kitchen Baking soda isn't just for sticking in ...

It’s that time of year when balmy weather makes it difficult to ignore the call of the outdoors. But whether you sit out on your porch, patio, or deck, menacing mosquitoes lay in wait. Consider these practical ways to banish these ...

The right painting tips can have even the most inexperienced painters dripping with confidence. Start at the Top You should start your paint job by painting the ceiling first and working your way down. After the ceiling has dried, paint crown ...

9 Painting Pointers to Ace Your Next Home Project         The right painting tips can have even the most inexperienced painters dripping with confidence. Paint by Number You don’t have to guestimate how much ...

9 Painting Pointers to Ace Your Next Home Project       These painting tips can have even the most inexperienced painters dripping with confidence as they roll through their projects. Room Size Matters Before you choose a ...

So you're at home with a little extra time on your hands. While some of your friends are going full throttle on quarantine construction, you'd rather lean in by tackling smaller, more manageable tasks. Here are three DIY home projects you can ...

Some homeowners use their detached garages for parking, others as storage for odds and ends. If your garage has become a catchall, consider transforming it into a comfy residence for your overnight guests. Take heed of these five essentials....

When you're getting ready to sell your home - or when you've purchased a new home - you're going to be looking at making your bathroom appear larger. The best way to do that: Declutter everything. Check out these three bathroom storage hacks to ...

So you’ve been mulling over the idea of artificial grass for your landscape for some time now. The prospect of no longer having to mow and edge your lawn sounds like a dream. Many of your questions have been answered, and now you’re ...