If you buy a home with a backyard, it's easy to imagine your children playing the day away on a swing set or climbing castle -- the envy of all the other neighborhood children.
They're hard to care for, typically only used for one season, the kids lose interest quickly and they're ugly if you don't keep them in tip-top shape.
The best things that any homeowner can buy are the ones they'll never have to buy again. It's natural to want to fill up a new house with stuff
During the pandemic, Bill Samuel, a full-time residential real estate developer and founder of Blue Ladder Development, saw a significant increase in money spent on outdoor living spaces
One of the most regrettable expenses for any homeowner is large and expensive furniture that doesn't fit the home, whether it's the physical dimensions or the overall design
Luxury appliances like refrigerators with glass doors and Wi-Fi can cost thousands of dollars -- even five figures.
You can spend nearly as much by building a collection of rarely used Instant Pots, rotisserie ovens, rice cookers, ice-cream makers and every other small appliance