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Did you spend the majority of 2020 making lists of things you wanted to change about your home but never actually got around to doing them? Well, now is the time. Consider 2021 a fresh start for both you and your living space with a great opportunity to dive into everyone’s favorite activity: organization.
OK, organizing might not be everybody’s cup of tea. It can be tedious and time-consuming and make you want to pull your hair out. However, it’s a great first step for anyone seeking to change...
You probably don’t wake up every morning and think, “How can I invest in my home today?” But it is something you should keep at the forefront of your mind if you want to improve both your quality of life and your financial future.
Here are some of the best projects to invest in if you’re looking to get the biggest bang for your buck.
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It’s no secret that a house with hardwood floors is a hot commodity, but whether or not your current residence has them, it’s advised that...
According to the latest statistics, right now is a great time to put your home on the market. In many areas, homeowners are fielding multiple offers within hours or days of going live on the MLS. How can you ensure that your home will be greeted warmly by buyers in your area? Often, it only takes a little bit of outlay to create big results when it’s time to market your property.
According to the National Association of Realtors’ Remodeling Impact Report, it’s not always the expensive upgrade...
Unless you’re living in a custom designed home, you probably wish your bathroom—or your guest bath—was bigger.
Short of pushing out the walls or totally remodeling, home editors at TheSpruce.com offer eight good tips for making the most of your bathroom space:
Pick the right colors. Save the bright hues for accessories if you like, but paint the walls and choose the flooring to create an illusion of space and serenity. Pale, soft pastel shades are best.
Up the lighting. Adding recessed lighting...
Spring has arrived—and that often sparks the urge among homeowners to roll up their sleeves and embark on a few home improvement projects around the house. But where to start?
To help kick-start the process, we asked some renovation experts what are the best home improvement projects to do during spring. Some are worth the time and effort because they'll set you up for the lazy, hazy days of summer. Other upgrades are smart if you're preparing to sell your home during this busy home-buying seas...
We’ve all seen news reports about fly-by-night contractors who took thousands of dollars for home improvement projects and disappeared without completing the work. And you might have friends or neighbors who thought they had hired a competent contractor, but the company ended up doing a shoddy job or going way over budget.
These types of horror stories understandably make some homeowners nervous when it comes time to hire someone to remodel their bathrooms or build an addition. Rest assured tha...
