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Many of us have had visions of our “dream home” from a young age. As we grow older (and wiser), this vision often changes to take a brand new form. Designing a new home is an exciting and eye-opening challenge. As you move forward on your design journey with the help of experts, experience from…
The first official day of summer is less than five weeks away. Are you ready? If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probably already started doing some yard work to clean up from the long, hard winter. What else can you do to get ready for summer though? We’ve got a few tips to get you…
So here’s the deal: you want to give your kitchen a fresh new look but you have neither money nor the time to complete a top-down remodel. If that sounds right, you’re in the same boat as thousands of homeowners across the country, but that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to living with…
Jewelry is unique in that it has multiple layers of value. It has an aesthetic appeal, sentimental value, and financial value. While the first two are hard to quantify, the latter has a price tag attached to it. Do you know how much your jewelry is worth? Estimating the Value of Your Jewelry When it…
White kitchen appliances are losing their popularity as many people switch to stainless steel appliances when they upgrade. For those of you that can’t afford to upgrade your appliances or you don’t want the added upkeep of keeping fingerprints off your stainless steel appliances, sticking with white appliances is a great option. White appliances can…
So you wanted to create cabinet drawers or maybe perhaps you want to retile the kitchen floor. You say to yourself that you can do it and you just cannot pay the extra buck for the help you “know” you do not need. The only problem is, you are wrong. It is true that quite…
Pressure washers are great for doing outdoor cleaning projects in no time. This handy tool can get rid of paint stains, dirt, debris, and grime for the side of your home, concrete, car and other outdoor surfaces. However, in order to achieve total cleanliness, it is vital that your pressure washer is in the correct…
It’s not ideal to have any type of debt, but high-interest credit card debt can derail financial situations that much faster. Credit card interest rates for excellent credit only dip to around 14 percent, with fair credit scores and department store credit cards carrying interest rates ranging from 22–25 percent! Combine bad decisions and insufficient…
37% of homeowners state that they feel more relaxed when they’re on top of the household cleaning. Meanwhile, 22% of women say it’s a personal accomplishment to deep clean the house. Therefore, with Christmas a distant memory and January well and truly here, it’s time to sort through the mountain of new kid’s toys cluttering up your…
There are not many homeowners out there that can actually say that they like to clean their homes. In fact, the whole ordeal is a time consuming and sensitive responsibility. Not only do you sacrifice an incredible amount of time when you clean your home, but also you probably always feel like you didn’t do…
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of any home. It serves as a frequent gathering point for get-togethers and celebrations, since it’s where most of the food is prepared and served. It’s a room everyone in your home will need to visit regularly. And it’s often near the entrance to a home,…
Most homeowners are looking for ways to add luxury to their kitchen these days. With the current home design trends looking so attractive, it’s hard not to want to update your kitchen. Sure, you can just go ahead and call a kitchen renovation company to renovate the entire kitchen; but for many homeowners that is…
For many homeowners, the idea of a house fire is their worst nightmare come true. However, it’s not always the flames themselves that are the hardest thing to deal with. Once the flames are extinguished and the smoke clears, the recovery work begins. It’s often challenging to know where to start after a house fire. Assuming…
Laminate is one of the most preferred flooring options for most homeowners these days. This is mostly due to its immense durability, water resistance, attractive look, and high affordability. As a matter of fact, it comes in a wide variety of options in terms of patterns, sizes, colors, and designs. Laminated floor panels that mimic…
Pests and rodents are the last two things a potential buyer wants to see at an open house. And it’s not just rats. Indeed, those pesky termites inside the home or a large bee colony on the backyard patio can cause prospective buyers to jump ship and look elsewhere for a new home. But even…
Most real estate agents will tell you to depersonalize your home to sell it. This means that you’re obligated to tone down the color scheme and make sure the toys are neatly put away daily. However, there are upgrades and changes that make your house more family friendly, and those can be a selling point…