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DIY Home Inspection Checklist Before Making An Offer
When buying a home, consider a DIY home inspection before making an offer. This gives you peace of mind that everything is in good shape before such a big investment. Depending on where you live, a professional inspection costs buyers, on average, $200 to $400. That can increase dramatically for large or older houses with complicated floor…
Read MoreBreezy Home Idea For Soaking Up The Sun
When Tulsa, Oklahoma-based designer Mel Bean was tasked with helping a family of four remodel their home, she was ready to dive in head first. She started drawing up the plans… until another house became available a few doors down. The homeowners quickly decided to buy it (the large lot is a rarity in the neighborhood), tear it…
Read More10 Insights On Working With a Kitchen Designer
Enlisting an experienced pro can take your kitchen project to the next level. Here’s how to make the most of it. With the average major kitchen overhaul costing homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, it’s no wonder that 85 percent of kitchen renovators turn to a professional for help in ensuring that their money is well…
Read MoreQuestions You May Have About Selling Your House
There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them. 1. Should I Wait…
Read More4 Storage Ideas For Your Kitchen Island
A lot of attention goes into selecting the right storage for an island’s main base cabinetry. But don’t forget about the ends of the island. Depending on which way your island faces and how much space you’ve got in relation to the drawers and cabinets you select, you’ve got plenty of options for display and…
Read More6 Trends From The Most Popular Sunrooms
It’s a nice time of year to enjoy your sunroom. And if you don’t have one, now is a good time to start making plans for one, as these window-lined rooms are a real treat to spend time in when warm summer days seem like a distant memory. Called “Florida rooms” by many, they are…
Read MoreThe Polite House To Hosting Guests
This is Part 2 of an answer to a question posed by a reader who lives in a popular vacation destination and wants to know how to properly set limits for the numerous houseguests she and her husband entertain throughout the year — often involving long stays, getting stuck driving guests around, visiting attractions numerous…
Read MoreKnowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. Today, there are over 75 million Millennials and 67 million Gen Z’ers in the…
Read MoreMost Popular Kitchens From Around The World
Take a virtual trip to 12 countries, including India and Russia, to see the most popular kitchens. 1. Australia This home in Brisbane, on the country’s east coast, embodies the kind of lifestyle to which so many Australians aspire. Its mix of classic elements like the black-and-white color palette, marble counters and backsplash, and…
Read MoreTrending Now: Top 10 New Bathrooms
Neutral bathrooms remain on top this year, but there’s nothing boring about these spaces, which include a cherry-blossom glass tile mural and a sliding barn door with full-length mirror. Here are the 10 most popular bathroom photos. 10. Enhancing Character This home in Dallas was built around the turn of the last century, and this…
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