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Get your home winter-ready: smart ways to pay for repairs and improvements

by Sarah Li-Cain

The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are falling, and that roof repair that you meant to get to in the summer is still on your to-do list. You're probably not the only homeowner that's facing this as nearly two-thirds have put off repairs or maintenance because of costs, according to a Clever real estate survey. And about 55% of homeowners say they couldn't cover a $5,000 emergency repair without going into debt. The promising news is that many homeowners may be able to use their home equity to fund repairs. According to the ICE Mortgage Monitor report as of August 2026, homeowners had nearly $12 trillion of home equity that…

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October 27, 2021 | Pets

Most popular reptile heat lamp on Chewy

by Derek Walborn

While scaly and able to survive in extreme conditions the world over, reptiles are actually delicate animals that require careful and accurate…

October 27, 2021 | Pets

Best personalized cat gift

by Katy Duncan

Shopping for personalized cat gifts for cat owners can be just as fun as shopping for your best friend. If you’re shopping for cat person gifts but…

October 27, 2021 | Sports & Fitness

Best Louisville Slugger bat

by matt

The Louisville Slugger brand has been synonymous with high-quality bats for over 100 years. Whether you play baseball or softball, choosing a…

October 25, 2021 | Office

Best projector stand

by Derek Walborn

While stacking books and boxes under your projector may do in a pinch, you will be able to more easily and efficiently get the most out of your…

October 26, 2021 | Tools

Beginners guide to calligraphy products

by Logan DeLoye

Calligraphy has been used for centuries as an art form consisting of intricate handwriting. Not to be confused with simple cursive, calligraphy is…

October 26, 2021 | Sports & Fitness

Best pull-up station

by Collette Bliss

Bringing your workout routine home with you is one of the best ways to achieve your goals, but at-home equipment can be pricey and take up a lot of…

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