Tag: Home Improvement

Posted on 09/06/2023

Budget-friendly home improvement upgrades you can DIY

Home improvements and upgrades sometimes take a backseat when finances are involved. However, there are alternatives. The good news is DIY property owners do not necessarily need to possess professional-level carpentry skills to make meaningful upgrades. With a little DIY elbow grease, handy property owners can implement cost-effective home improvements. 1: Restore an aging wooden staircase Although kitchens...

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Posted on 01/11/2023

Fix-and-Flip With No Experience Necessary

Is it possible to flip houses for profit with no experience? Luckily, this is one area of real estate investment that is viable even for beginners. Here is a simple beginner's guide to house flipping to get you started: Step 1: Find a Cash Source Flipping a house requires more cash up front than with a traditional home...

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Posted on 07/27/2022

Loans: When should you take out a home equity loan?

Home equity loans are term loans that are taken out against the value of your home already paid or the amount of the home owned. For example, homeowners who have paid 25% of their full outstanding loan balance, say $50,000 of a $200,000 mortgage, have that much equity in their home or how much of their home they...

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Posted on 03/30/2022

DIY: Create The Perfect Fire Pit for Your Space

Having a backyard fire pit gives you a great place to sit around with family and friends on summer nights or cooler nights. Although fire pits are sold in many stores, building your own gives you more control over how it looks. You can design your own fire pit, construct it yourself, and set it up to use...

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Posted on 03/23/2022

Fresh DIY Kitchen Island Ideas

Islands are a common feature in homes, but not all kitchens have them. Kitchen islands offer extra counter space for preparing food, eating meals and doing other tasks. Some islands also have cabinets or shelves for added storage. If your kitchen doesn’t have an island, you can build your own. Whether you’re interested in constructing a large island...

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Posted on 11/10/2021

Refresh Your Molding and Revitalize Your Room

Sometimes, the trick to revitalizing an entire room is to focus on the details. You don't need to paint the room a new color or install fresh flooring in order to achieve a stellar look. When you decide to update and upgrade your molding, you will add a sense of timeless elegance to your room in a matter...

Design

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Posted on 10/20/2021

Walls: Tips for Finishing Your Basement

Basements with unfinished walls can make this part of a home an unpleasant and uncomfortable place to be. Wall finishes for basements offer a way to turn these areas into comfortable and functional spaces. When you have finished walls in your basement, you and your family can get more use out of this part of your home. Whether...

Basement

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Posted on 08/04/2021

Upgrading Your Home's Locks

Photo by NakoPhotography via Shutterstock Whether to protect your belongings when you’re not home or to protect your loved ones when they are, you might consider a security system. Burglars are getting smarter, and your home should follow suit. One way to improve your home’s security is by installing a smart lock. Replacement or Add-On In general, there...

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Posted on 07/14/2021

Which Mistakes You Should Avoid When Renovating Your Home

Remodeling or renovating gives you an opportunity to give your house a fresh appearance. Whether you’ll be doing a simple remodeling project or a major one, it’s important to do some careful planning first. Otherwise, you could end up making costly mistakes or not being satisfied with the results of your remodeling project. Avoid doing the following when...

Building Codes

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Posted on 03/31/2021

Which Voice-Controlled Devices Should You Consider?

Photo by Andrey Bryzgalov via Shutterstock We’ve learned to use voice controls in our cars for hands-free calling, but what about in our homes? Alexa, Google Assistant, Echo and Siri are for more than simply using your voice to switch on the lights or control the temperature. Here are more ways to control your home with the sound...

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Posted on 01/13/2021

How to Improve Your Home's Efficiency

Photo by SpeedKingz via Shutterstock Living green is the goal of many young homebuyers. Once in their new home, they want to take steps toward improving their home’s efficiency. The first step to improving your home’s energy efficiency is to choose the right house. Solar panels and LED light fixtures aside, the most efficient form of housing is...

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