The Porch

We mourn the loss of Ruoff Home Mortgage’s founder and namesake, David L Ruoff. Dave has been an integral part of this company since the...

When you begin looking for a home, you will be met with dozens of opinions. Everyone has a different idea of where, when, and how you...

Backyards really come alive in the summer, with birds and other wildlife. Birdfeeders are a way to attract winged friends and teach kids...

Do you want to live somewhere walkable? Or rollable, depending on your method of transport? Walkability is a concept that’s gaining in...

Two basic home refinance options exist in today’s marketplace: Rate/Term and Cash-out. Of course, within each of those options a bevy of...

If there is one piece of home decor that is most often overlooked, it would be your home’s address sign. It’s small, innocuous, and a...

Have you ever wondered why McDonald’s (and Burger King, In-and-Out, etc.) uses red and yellow in their logo and restaurants? Or why...

You’re contemplating a move, but not just any move. Oh no, not you! Your go-big-or-go-home outlook won’t let you just mosey on down the...

You have two big contracts to sign. One says you’ll stay with the same person and the other one says you’ll stay in the same place. So...

What are your Memorial Day weekend plans? In addition to fun at the lake, camping or whatever outside activity you may enjoy, the holiday...