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Author Archives: Brittany Icayan
17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House
Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. What may seem like a good idea often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners may make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub If … Continue reading
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Can I Claim the Mortgage Interest Deduction?
Details can be tricky. Double-check yourself with these tax rules affecting homeowners. Like most homeowners over the past couple of years, you may have discovered that you can no longer write off your property taxes or claim the mortgage interest … Continue reading
Home Insurance and Mold: Is Mold Covered?
Whether you’re covered often comes down to the source of moisture and the wording of a policy. Mold strikes fear into the hearts of those who’ve heard horror stories about toxic mold, expensive mold remediation, and denied home owners insurance … Continue reading
Love Your Bathroom Remodel Forever: 9 Perfect Ideas
For style, sanctuary, and ROI, you can’t go wrong with these bathroom design ideas. All those pretty photos on all those pretty home design websites are fun to click through — and maddening when it comes time to make bathroom … Continue reading
8 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns
Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Your home is in the perfect location, came at the perfect price, with the perfect lot. (Yay southern exposure!) But the … Continue reading
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4 Ways to Avoid DIY Mistakes — From a DIYer Who’s Made Them All
DIY gone wrong is your worst nightmare. Sleep better with these tips to master DIY know-how. New backsplash? You’ve done it. Upgrading a faucet? No problem. You’re a DIY master. But what about that electrical issue? Or fixing a leaky … Continue reading
7 Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Home Cleaner Longer
Use humidity, a car product, and more ‘wow’ ideas to save cleaning time. When cleaning your home, why not do it in such a way that’ll keep your home cleaner with less effort? Here are 7 ways to keep your … Continue reading
5 Things That REALLY Will Put a Serious Dent in Your Energy Bills
Stop sending so much money to your utility company with these simple strategies. Your Mexican beach vacation was great, but, man, those margaritas sure can put on the pounds. It’s been two months, and you’re still carrying around an extra … Continue reading