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8 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Meg Powers

Your home is in the perfect location, came at the perfect price, with the perfect lot. (Yay southern exposure!) But the home itself? Perfect isn’t the adjective you’d use. But you knew that moving in, and now you’re ready to … Continue reading →

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10 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Meg Powers

Fall and winter start cozy — who hasn’t used the colder temperatures as an excuse to binge-watch Netflix while swaddled in a couch blanket? But come January, staying indoors can feel less like a treat and more like you’re living … Continue reading →

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A Home Gym? No Sweat

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

In the 1980s and ‘90s, when houses were getting bigger and fancier with all sorts of specialty spaces—theaters with stadium seating, giant aquariums, rathskellers, and sports courts—some homeowners would bring in dozens of pieces of gym equipment, install cushioned flooring, … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Warm & Inviting Glow

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Hang around outdoor lighting designers long enough and you’ll hear a lot of talk about “moonlight effect.” That’s a naturalistic look that features light no more intense than that of a full moon, but still strong enough to make beautiful … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Indoor evenings on the couch are so last year. Literally. Relaxing around a fire and under the stars is about to be the place for a perfect night. But a built-in fire pit can cost upward of $5,000 for an … Continue reading →

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Plan your Kitchen Remodel

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project. And with good reason: Kitchens are the hub of home life and a source of pride. A significant portion of kitchen remodeling costs may be recovered … Continue reading →

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Protect your Home From Severe Weather

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Brown lawns. Flooded basements. Piles of snow dumped on your doorstep. Topsy-turvy weather can test your patience, and even put your home at risk. If a freak storm drops in your area, will your home be up to the challenge? … Continue reading →

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What to Know About Credit before Buying a Home

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Like it or not, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life, ranking up there with your Social Security number, date of birth, and wedding anniversary. This three-digit number is your financial report card, except … Continue reading →

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6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

About to remodel that old kitchen? Unless you’re cool with treating the hardest working room in your house like a museum exhibit, resist the temptation to buy the cheapest or shiniest materials available and go for durable options that can … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: cost

8 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns

10 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter

A Home Gym? No Sweat

Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Warm & Inviting Glow

9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits

Plan your Kitchen Remodel

Protect your Home From Severe Weather

What to Know About Credit before Buying a Home

6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

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