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The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market.As a smart seller, you'll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don't want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won't be around to enjoy them…
Find out if DIY or hiring a pro is right for your deck project.Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love -- entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But large projects like adding a new deck or repairing an existing one…
Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house…
The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and…
Drive off with the laundry. You don’t want buyers’ noses to detect your dirties.When your house is on the market, keeping it picture-perfect can be a wee bit stressful. But it is possible to keep your home show-ready while life goes on. Here are…
By the way, bleach doesn’t work. And don’t try to scrape it off, either.Ugh. Mold. It's ugly. It's tenacious. It's the uninvited guest that keeps visiting — no matter how rude you are to it. But, unwittingly, you may be setting up the perfect conditions for…
Easy-care trees with looks that stun. Crape MyrtleThese survivors laugh in the face of drought and deer. They love hot, sunny climes and bloom in summer, when most trees have ended their show. BUT, crape myrtles hate to be topped off; if you give them plenty…
Like buying a fridge or mattress when the savings are the biggest. The lazy days of summer officially kick off Memorial Day weekend.Giving your home a little extra love this month can save you time and money.#1 Chill With a New Fridge Is yours leaking…
Think twice before you write or receive a home love letter. Did you hear the one about the dog who wrote a love letter? Not to his owner, but to a home seller. Well, actually the dog’s owner wrote the letter in Buddy’s voice. Buddy described how wag-worthy the…
Peace of mind begins with changing the locks.
It's easy to get super excited about moving into your new house. But for your own safety and security, be sure to cross these tasks off your checklist before you call the house home (and buy these new…
With these tips and tricks, your house will be swoon-worthy in no time. All the world’s a stage, said the Bard.That includes your house. Which is for sale. And thus needs to look bee-yoo-tee-ful.Staging entails hiring experts with a flair for interior design.…
It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors…
