Some home improvement projects are a no brainer–renovating the master bathroom, creating storage space in the garage, upgrading landscaping in the front yard. Even if you’re not preparing to sell your home, enhancing your interior and exterior spaces with a home improvement project is a great way to refresh your surroundings. However, some home improvement […]
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If you’ve suddenly found yourself among the many remote workers around the country, you can easily create brilliant work-friendly spaces from a spare corner, a few feet of wall, or even in your basement. Most of all, you want a dedicated workspace that is welcoming, smart, and functional. Try the following tips to increase your
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Memorable landscapes don’t just appear out of thin air. While many people consider the trees, shrubs, and the flowers in the flowerbeds to be the anchors of a magnificent landscape, the reality is less glamorous and far dirtier. Anchoring these elements to the landscape is an easily overlooked foundation of thick and healthy compost. Without the compost, the flowers won’t
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We learned in grade school geography class that roughly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is water, but less than one percent is available for human use. A study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that water managers in 40 out of 50 states anticipate water shortages in all or part of their states by the
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As a homeowner, home maintenance issues will occur. While these problems won’t require large home improvement solutions, many will require a little time and effort to resolve. A clogged kitchen sink is one of these hassles that can disrupt your dinner plans. Thankfully, unclogging most blockages won’t require the assistance of a plumber. Most homeowners can resolve these
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Finding a buyer for your home is just the first step on the homeselling path. Tread carefully in the weeks ahead because if you make one of these common seller mistakes, your deal may not close. Mistake #1: Ignore Contingencies If your contract requires you to do something before the sale, do it. If the
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Wintry weather is great at turning up problems you didn’t even know you had. Like that first snowy night in front of your fireplace that you thought was pure bliss — until you noticed a leak in the ceiling corner, which apparently was caused by a lack of insulation. How were you supposed to know
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Sometimes trying to save will actually cost you more. Here’s when that happens. You’ve got all the loyalty apps (free burrito after you buy 10!), you shopped around for the lowest rate on your mortgage, and you never go to the grocery store when you’re hungry. You’re frugal, and the rising amount in your savings
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Paint, dust, and moisture can all make a window stick. Luckily, you can get a window working again in just a few easy steps. 1. Fix a leaky toilet. Running toilets not only rob sleep, they waste water and jack up your bill. Here’s how to change a flapper — the usual suspect — and
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Your home is your castle — enjoy it, customize it, make it reflect your taste and values. But, there’s one area where being too individualistic carries risk: landscaping for curb appeal. That’s why homeowners associations often have exacting rules about landscaping. And it’s not just HOAs that care. Most home buyers seek landscaping that adds
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