Buying a house can be a confusing experience. From the moment you decide you want a specific property, things begin to move really quickly. You’re bombarded by information, questions, so it’s little ...

About five years ago, Wendy Elena Counes decided to gain more control of her life. She left the work force and became a self-employed home designer, which has allowed her to draw floor plans while ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...