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7 Signs You Have a Drainage Problem
Finding drainage problems when they’re smaller and easier to fix can save you thousands of dollars and plenty of headaches down the line. You don’t have to be a geophysicist to know that puddles in the basement or a lake on the front lawn ...
Millennial Monopoly: 4 Real Estate Trends in 2019
What’s behind the rise in homeownership? Growing interest from millennials. Here are the 2019 millennial real estate trends you need to know about this year. Empowered with Knowledge First-time, homebuying millennials are much more inf...
You Only Think It’s True: 10 Myths Costing You Time and Money
Save your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage. You can’t swing a tool belt without hitting a website or TV network offering tips on taking care of your digs. Save money by watering your lawn at night! No, water it i...
10 Things to Do Before You Sell Your House
Before you put your house on the market, ask your real estate agent for guidance on improving your home’s presentation. Your agent can tell you what buyers expect in your particular market and at your home’s price point. The following 1...
8 Ways to Get Rid of Awful Pet Smells That Turn Off Buyers
You probably only think you’ve eliminated pet odors. Here’s how to make sure. Having pet odors inside your home can turn off potential homebuyers and keep your home from selling. Ask your real estate agent for an honest opinion about wheth...
8 Popular Home Upgrades (and How Much They Cost)
The ROI on a new door or deck is tough to pass up. A new door is an affordable project (about $2,000) that can boost your curb appeal. Plus, the “Remodeling Impact Report” from the National Association of REALTORS® found you can recover a...
In Defense of Having a (Slightly) Cluttered Home
A messy environment is actually good for your psyche. Breaking news: Humans like stuff. Stuff they have. Stuff they like. Stuff they need. But stuff just gets everywhere. Hence the trendiness of uber-organized spaces, hyper-cleanliness, and...
7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling
Follow these seven strategies to get the most financial gain on your kitchen remodel. 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 s...