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Timely Fall Renovation Projects
Tweet Preparing your home now will ensure that it is ready before the first cold winds of winter set in. You may also find that home contractors are available, having
Factor in The Upgrades Before you Sign a New Mortgage
Windows. They probably aren’t high on your list of priorities when you’re sitting down with a loan officer to review a new mortgage – but they should be.
Our Favorite Weird and Wacky Door Handles
When it comes to upgrading our homes, most of us might consider things such as getting new UPVC windows, upgrading old furniture or a new suite. Yet there are much more simple changes you can also make that can do wonders for your home.
How to Prepare Your Home For Fall
With Labor Day now past, homeowners will be turning their attention to prepping their houses for cooler weather. Winter prep is still one or two months away, but readying your home for fall has its own requirements.
How to Renovate & Organize a Kitchen Pantry
A kitchen pantry is the backbone of many homes, offering a convenient place to store dry goods and nonperishables. Pantries have changed down through the years, going from an essential storage area to an optional one in many homes thanks to refrigeration.
The Changing Tone of Door Chimes
A gentle “ding-dong” signals that someone is at your front door. The sound is one that you’re familiar with, but you may be ready for a change.
Practical Guide to Barn Renovations
Renovating a barn is a great way to produce a unique home and offers a wonderful opportunity to get exactly the home you want in a beautiful, rural setting. There are may challenges when it comes to renovating a barn, though.
7 Quick & Inexpensive Home Exterior Updates
Does your house give you the blahs when you look at it from the outside? Short of a pricey renovation, you can do some things to help step up your home’s visual appeal.
Energy Star Tax Credits Expire at Year End
Tweet Are you aware that certain Energy Star tax credits are still in effect? This may come as a surprise to you given the big publicity in 2009 and 2010
Renovate Your Rental Property & Make More Money
Tweet Maximizing rental income by updating your property. If you own rental property, you have the potential to enjoy significant long term earnings, provided that your income outstrips expenses and
Home Weatherproofing is Not Just for Winter
Tweet Springtime invites thoughts of gardening, lawn renewal and garage sales, but it doesn’t necessarily bring “weatherproofing” to the mind of most homeowners. After all, sealing windows and doors is
Counting the Cost of Basement Conversion
Tweet One area of the home just ripe for conversion is the basement or what some people call the “cellar,” especially if it is unfinished. If you have a basement,
Smart Doors for Attractive Homes
Replacing a door may not seem to be a significant home improvement project, but a new door can prove more energy efficient and in many cases add value to your home.
How to Choose Energy Efficient Windows
Tweet If you’re in the market to replace your home’s windows, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that new windows are affordable and they can also be highly energy
