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7 Hidden Renovation Issues That Can Derail Your Budget

One of the biggest advantages of owning a property is the ability to renovate it to your liking. Remodeling is…

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Small Projects, Big Returns: Home Improvements That Add Value

Most homeowners have considered tackling a home improvement project at some point. According to a report from the Joint Center…

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What Is an ADU in Real Estate? Definition and Benefits

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a smaller secondary living space that shares the same land as the primary residence….

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When Was My House Built?

Uncovering an old home’s past is a fascinating experience that may pique a history buff’s interest. Still, as a new…

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What Is a Mother-in-Law Suite? Benefits, Design Ideas and Costs

The concept of a mother-in-law suite stems from early 20th-century traditions when caring for aging parents was a societal expectation…

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Sunroom Additions: Design Ideas and Considerations for Your Home

Sunrooms blend the perfect combination of outdoor beauty and indoor comfort, whether you’re looking for a bright reading nook, a…

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How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom for Better Sleep

Did you know that rearranging your bedroom using an ancient Chinese metaphysical practice can help encourage deeper sleep? Brittanica defines…

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Easy Ways to Increase Summer Curb Appeal

Feeling like it’s time for a home refresh? Take your summer curb appeal to the next level with these five easy projects!

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5 Surprising Facts About Refinancing Your Home

If you’re a homeowner interested in refinancing your home, preparation is key. Here’s how to navigate five scenarios that may surprise you!

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Guide to Flooding, Home Insurance, and Waterproofing

In this essential guide to flooding, home insurance, and waterproofing, we’ll break down exactly what you need to know about water in your home.

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Can Adding a Pool Increase Your Home Value?

While having a swimming pool just steps from your back door may sound appealing, there are a lot of factors to consider before adding, or even before buying a home with one. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to Remodel your Bathroom for Under $1000

Bathrooms can be one of the best rooms to bring in a big ROI, so updating it is important – but it doesn’t have to be expensive.

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12 Unconventional Factors That Affect Property Value

When buying a home, you need to factor in the likelihood that it will increase in value because building home…

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Turning Your Home Into a Duplex

Want to cut your mortgage in half? Try turning your home into a duplex. Here’s how turning your home into a duplex could be the answer to reducing mortgage payments in a hurry.

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5 Reasons to Add a Finished Basement to Your Home

As a homeowner, you want to maximize all of the available space in your home. Here are five reasons to consider adding a finished basement to your home.

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How to Prepare Your Home for Fall Weather

Fall is coming whether you like it or not, and with it, a change in the weather; here’s how to get your house and land ready for the shift to the fall season.

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How to Create Compelling Outdoor Living Spaces on a Budget

Don’t break the bank trying to reinvigorate and redesign your outdoors this summer. Check out these affordable hacks to spruce up your outdoor living space.

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Eight Ways to Save on Homeowners’ Insurance

Homeowners’ insurance is an important step in the home buying process. Here are eight ways to save on homeowners’ insurance

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Five Ways to Get Your Money Back From Bad Contractors

Millions of homeowners hire contractors every year, and are thrilled with the results they get, but it’s “practically the norm…

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7 Things You Should Know Before You Power Wash Anything

Pressure washing or power washing is the use of spraying water under high pressure to remove loose paint, mold, algae,…

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Asking the Seller for Repairs or Replacements

The hard part is over! You’ve found that nearly perfect home that your family has been looking for. You’ve made…

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What To Do When A Tree Falls On Your House

According to OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), more people are killed by falling trees every year (100+) than…

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Six Warning Signs Your Roof Needs to be Replaced

Roofs: they’re what protect us from the elements. They give us privacy. They give us shade. And most importantly, they…

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Does Adding a Deck Increase Your Home’s Value?

Backyard decks have replaced patios and front porches as the social centers of suburbia in the summer. Decks are elevated…