Whoops! Did you spill wine and now your carpet is stained? Or, is your hardwood floor is just too cold for you bare feet in the morning? Maybe, you are just ready for something you actually like to look at? There is no denying that the … [Read more...]
What Is a Half-Bath? Or a Quarter Bath or Three-Quarter Bath, for That Matter?
Next to the number of bedrooms, the number of bathrooms in a house is a huge selling point. But when perusing home listings, you’ll quickly realize that bathroom math isn’t so simple. For example, you may see that … [Read more...]
How to Paint an Accent Wall
Is your all-white living room looking a little bland? Are you tired of staring at wall after wall of neutral beige—but not quite ready to make the eyes-closed leap into a bolder color? No problem. Give your space … [Read more...]
So You Wanna Sell Your Home? Whip It Into Shape
If you’re looking to sell your home, you’d better get cracking now. After all, it’s not as easy as slapping an ad on Craigslist; if you want your humble abode to stand out from the competition, that could take months to do … [Read more...]
4 Home Improvements That Can Lower (or Eliminate) Your Tax Bill
We know. It’s tax season and you’re knee-deep in paperwork and you already dipped into your savings to remodel your home last year and now you have to pay more money to the IRS and you just want it all to end … [Read more...]
6 Kitchen Renovations That Really Pay Off
It’s impossible to own a home without pondering the occasional (or hey, a whole lot of) home improvements. And the great thing is that a lot of the time, creative energy, and yes, cash you spend on such … [Read more...]
6 DIY Projects You Should Never Do Yourself
Whether you’re addicted to watching HGTV or “This Old House,” home improvement shows always make everything look so easy. But before you pick up the drill and sledgehammer, please pause for this public service … [Read more...]
10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) Return on Investment
Remodeling may be a labor of love, but it’s also an investment that can seriously boost the value of your home. Only by how much? Well, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2016 Cost vs. Value Report, you’ll recoup an average of 64% of what … [Read more...]
What Is a Home Warranty, and Do You Need One?
If you own a home, chances are this repair and maintenance safety net could come in handy. First-time homeowners may be in for a shock when their water heater breaks on a cold winter morning, or their dishwasher … [Read more...]
Why You Should Never Buy the Best House in the Neighborhood
When you’re house hunting, finding an amazing house in your location of choice that doesn’t require much additional investment seems like a huge score. But is it really? Before making an offer on that … [Read more...]
