Tristar Building & Development

06/17/2026

A good credit score is important, but there are a lot of myths out there about what helps and hurts your credit profile. Let’s clear up some common misconceptions.

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about consumer credit. Here’s what will build rock-solid credit and what won’t.

06/15/2026

White cabinets - yay or nay?

06/13/2026

An installment sale of property can provide tax benefits worth thousands of dollars to a seller. It can also help a buyer purchase without mortgage financing. Here’s how it works.

If you sell real property, you can avoid or reduce your capital gains tax by structuring the deal as an installment sale. Here’s how it works.

06/12/2026

Tired of spotty Wi-Fi coverage in your home? A Wi-Fi extender or mesh network may solve the problem.

Sometimes the router in a home Internet system doesn’t cover all areas equally. A Wi-Fi extender or a mesh system may be the solution to those dead spots.

06/10/2026

Buying your first home is so exciting! But remembering and assembling all the basic staples for living can be overwhelming. Here’s a checklist for the essential starter items you’ll need to make your household run smoothly.

Practical items are must-haves when you’re moving into your first house. Here are the essential items you’ll need for day-to-day life in your new home.

06/08/2026

For outdoor entertaining, do you prefer a covered porch or a pergola?

06/06/2026

In addition to decluttering your kitchen counters, you will also want to address inside your cabinets as well since serious buyers will want to check for storage space. Here are some hacks you can use to curb the clutter.

If chaos in the kitchen is sending you to the drive-through window a bit too often, it’s time to take control with the help of some time-saving, storage-friendly kitchen hacks. Here are five to get you started. Pull-out shelves. If you have to kneel down and rummage through deep corner cabinets, p...

06/05/2026

Beekeeping is a fast-growing hobby and business across America. Grow your own honey, make goods from beeswax and do your part for the environment with these busy little buzzers!

Beekeeping has rapidly caught the attention of hobbyists and new bee farmers across the U.S. Here's what to know if you are interested in raising a colony.

06/03/2026

You may like to have a yard and your space, but imagine for a moment what your life might look like without all the maintenance time and effort. Could condo or townhome living be for you?

If you want to own your own home, but the thought of mowing the lawn and cleaning the gutters is a turnoff, you might be in the market to buy a condo, townhome or co-op. Here’s a quick comparison. What’s the appeal? Perhaps the biggest appeal to a condominium, townhome or co-op is the freedom fr...

06/01/2026

Landscaping Tip: Use curves in your hardscaping to soften square and rectangular-shaped yards.