Whether you're a first-time home buyer, a move-up home buyer, or even planning for your retirement, mortgage lending doesn't have to be a difficult process. Meet M&T Bank Senior Vice President, Scott Vahue, who discusses tips and tricks for homeowners of all kinds. From buying or building a home to rates and refinancing, M&T makes the process simple by offering a one-stop shop for every service you'll need. Give your local branch of M&T Bank a call to start the conversation about achieving home ownership.

On this episode of Designing Spaces, we're offering tips and tricks to handling home renovations, finding contractors, and navigating mortgage loans. Whether you realize it or not, a lot depends on your car battery–and when it stalls, so do you! The next time this happens, we know exactly what you should do: Check online to find your nearest Walmart. Here's why. Then, meet Fort Worth homeowner, Ana Villarreal. She appreciates the importance of energy savings in her home–and a big part of energy efficiency starts with the exterior door. Thanks to Builders FirstSource, upgrading her front door has never been easier. Finding a contractor you can trust isn't always easy. But instead of taking matters into your own hands and renovating your home by yourself, we suggest turning to the experts at Contractor Connection. Of course, a home remodeling project can improve the value of your home. But before you get there, it's crucial to plan out exactly what you're looking for. Plus, whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a move-up homebuyer, or even planning for your retirement, mortgage lending doesn't have to be a difficult process. Meet M&T Bank Senior Vice President, Scott Vahue, who discusses tips and tricks for homeowners of all kinds.

Any type of renovation will likely improve the value of your home. But before you get there, it's crucial to plan out exactly what you're looking for. Before your renovation begins, collect a batch of visual ideas to help identify what you're looking for. Also, think about what kinds of contractors you'll need to hire to help complete the renovation. While searching for inspiration sounds fun, finding the right contractor is more difficult. That's where Contractor Connection comes in, an online service which helps users discover the right general contractor in their area who can handle a renovation or remodeling project.

Whether you realize it or not, a lot depends on your car battery—and when it stalls, so do you! The next time that happens, we know exactly what you should do: Check online to find your nearest Walmart. With more than 2,500 auto centers nationwide, Walmart offers support and assistance when it comes to car troubles, including replacing and installing a battery. Plus, Walmart carries EverStart, a full line of batteries compatible for a variety of cars, boats, jet skis, and more. With free installation and a three-year warranty, EverStart is a solid choice. By the way, if you're wondering what happens to an old battery, Walmart's Auto Care Center will recycle it. Stay tuned to experience firsthand why Walmart is the ultimate one-stop shop for all of your auto needs.