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Are Closing Costs Deductible?

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Meg Powers

The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is often maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize if you have deductions totaling more than the standard deduction, … Continue reading →

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What’s Trending in Kitchens for 2022?

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Meg Powers

The kitchen became an even more significant heart of the home during the pandemic as the focal point for gathering, working, entertaining, and, of course, cooking, says Joe Fava, CEO of Fava Design Group in Miami. Now, homeowners are putting … Continue reading →

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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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11 Easy Holiday Décor Ideas

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Give or take a Scrooge or two, everybody loves the holidays: Decorating the tree, hanging lights, hanging holly — all those things! But you know what nobody loves? Taking all those things down. Because, wow, what an unorganized mess. Before … 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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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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9 Tools Every DIYer Needs

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Those spare Allen wrenches and $1 tape measure from Ikea aren’t going to cut it if you’re making real home improvements. Here are the nine essential tools you need to start hammering out great projects: #1 Two Hammers You know … Continue reading →

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Protect your Home from Wildfires

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

How do most homes ignite during a wildfire? A floating ember or piece of burning wood touches down on a roof, gutter, in a vent, under a deck, or on a porch and ignites leaves and debris, says the National … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: improvement

Are Closing Costs Deductible?

What’s Trending in Kitchens for 2022?

8 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns

11 Easy Holiday Décor Ideas

Plan your Kitchen Remodel

Protect your Home From Severe Weather

6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

9 Tools Every DIYer Needs

Protect your Home from Wildfires

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