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4 Drawbacks of Home Equity Loans
Taking out a home equity loan against the value of your property can backfire if you fail to avoid these common pitfalls in the borrowing process. When you need a quick source of funds, a home equity loan or home … Continue reading
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Tagged borrowing, drawback, equity, home, homeowner, loan, process, value
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Who Represents You in a Real Estate Transaction?
Knowing which type of relationship you have with your agent, and his broker, will help you negotiate the best possible deal, whether you’re a buyer or a seller. When you hire a real estate agent, it’s important to understand whose … Continue reading
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Tagged appeal, closing, curb, homeowner, realtor, relationship, Sale, sellers, transaction
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Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY
Find out if DIY or hiring a pro is right for your deck project. Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love — entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But … Continue reading
What Is an Egress Window?
These escape hatches also add natural light and ventilation to basements. An egress window looks like a regular window but opens fully to allow a person to escape a building in an emergency — for example, a house fire. In … Continue reading
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Tagged difference, Egress, feet, homeowner, knowledge, room, square, value, well, windows
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HVAC Maintenance Checklist
Here’s an easy, doable preventive maintenance checklist to keep your heating and cooling system in top shape. It’s a good idea to hire an HVAC company to inspect and do maintenance on your system every fall and spring. They’ll do things … Continue reading
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Tagged air, checklist, conditioning, homeowner, hvac, inspect, knowledge, maintenance, power, system, value
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Tips to Create a Simple Garage Workshop
You can build a garage workshop, complete with lighting, for less than $500. Garages often harbor a not-so-secret second life: heroic home workshop. They’re well-suited to the task, with a tolerance for the noise and dust of do-it-yourself projects. You can … Continue reading
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Tagged addition, garage, hacks, homeowner, organization, simple, tips, value, workshop
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4 Fun and Useful Energy-Saving Projects
A super-cool laundry-drying rack and 3 more projects take your energy-saving efforts to the next level. Sure, sealing air leaks, and adding insulation, are great ways to boost your home’s efficiency. But if you’ve been there, done that, check out these four easy-to-make … 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