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How Much It Costs to Keep Up with the Joneses
They’re making a pricey remodeling mistake. You don’t have to. KEY TAKEAWAYS The more time you plan to live in your home, the less risk a remodel is.Scroll to: Is This Your Forever Home? Very few remodels are worth taking out … Continue reading
How Much Will It Cost to Finish an Attic?
Decide whether converting your attic is a smart financial move and practical for you. An attic bedroom (or home office or other functional space) reclaims an area previously devoted to high school yearbooks and nesting sparrows. Optimizing every bit of livable space … Continue reading
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
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
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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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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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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