James Hurt's Blog

Multigenerational housing in the US is becoming a much more popular option. With 3 or more generations all living under the same roof, the entire family actually gains from the experience. While it was once seen as a burden to take in an elderly parent, it is now understood to be a responsibility...

  Selling a home is a big deal. You naturally want to get the most money you can considering that it's one of the biggest investments you'll ever make. You also want it to sell quickly. Quick sales and high asking prices often do not go hand in hand, which leaves sellers with a few questions. If ...

    There is a lot of talk about BPA, the potential hazards of BPA, and what we should do instead of using BPA. But we rarely hear about what it is and why it is part of our lives. When we discuss the potential of anything, man made or natural, we have to consider first why it is prevalent in our...

  There are lots of tips and tricks to a greener lawn that are derived from nothing more than folk lore. Of course, then there are the tips that actually work because they are based on scientific fact, horticulture studies, and practical application performance reports. How do you know the differ...

We live in a society where we judge someone's overall worth based on the kind of car one drives, the way someone dresses, and of course the size of their home. While most people are financed to the maximum in order to present the nicest possible car and the largest possible home to the world. Yet...

A home inspection is usually mandatory when purchasing a new home. It is there to protect the buyer from all of the pitfalls that can go along with purchasing a new home. In most states, all of the systems have to be functional in order for the sale to go through. Water, heat, and electricity mus...

  Feng Shui is a belief that originated in China and combines the principles of Heaven and Earth to create a symbiotic relationship within the building it is used. The harmony is considered to be the key to a peaceful and healthy life. If there is no harmony between Heaven and Earth then there wo...

    Technology has revolutionized everything surrounding our lives, including our homes. Technology can be your guide to leading an easier, environmentally friendly lifestyle so be on the lookout for these top ten technologies to consider when you are buying or building your home. 1. Alert Senso...

 Reducing your carbon footprint at home saves you money and it does wonders for the environment. The more you can reduce your carbon footprint the better off everyone is. Since our household use of energy is one of the easiest places to cut down on pollution waste why not begin by changing a few ...

  Growing up, you hear stories involving the American Dream. This dream of freedom and opportunity revolves around settling down and becoming grounded in the roots of this country's history. You may hear your parents talking about this or perhaps family business owners in your neighborhood. Buyi...