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Focusing on maximizing a property’s value is always a smart strategy when considering renovation options. Whether your goals are short-term or long-term, the right upgrades will not only cover your costs, but will make your home more desirable and valuable whenever you decide to sell.
Here are key concepts to understand that will help you mitigate your noise situation, even with the loudest of neighbors in the worst acoustical residential constructions.
From watching over the many entrances of your property to securing sensitive mail and valuable packages, here is technology that makes protecting your possessions much easier, effective and convenient.
Searching for undervalued real estate in a hot real estate market can appear futile. However, finding an undervalued property is possible, if you apply a strategy that differs from that of your competitors also in the hunt.
Wondering where you can stream popular HGTV shows without having Cable TV? Look first to Discovery+ where you can find a huge selection of HGTV programs, plus shows from the Magnolia Network, the Food Network & more!
A curated list of English-speaking YouTube Cooking Channels grouped by popular international cuisines, hosted by passionate artisans who enjoy sharing their craft & cultures.
Is home title theft prevalent? Before signing up for a home title monitoring service, here’s what you need to understand to assess the risk to your home and financial well-being.
A recent decision by an Oregon Federal Judge ruled that banning real estate love letters is unconstitutional. What are these secrets of the real estate trade and should you write a love letter if you really want a property in a hot real estate market?
Most of us are aware that there are many allergens lurking outside, but have you considered the ones inside your home? Here’s how to control indoor allergens to make your home safer, healthier and more enjoyable!
Helpful tips on how to create a robust pollinator garden, including the best plants and trees that will add beauty to your yard, while welcoming abundant wildlife and new inhabitants.
Although there are valid reasons why a seller and buyer may want to use the same real estate agent, there are more situations when this is not advisable. An agent who represents both parties can introduce risks and conflicts of interest that benefit neither client.
Accessory Dwelling Units are becoming increasingly popular in the US. Here are four reasons why adding an ADU to your property can be a great move.
The best in Experiential Retail offerings to help shoppers make well-informed decisions on critical purchases for the home, from steam showers to chef-grade outdoor kitchens, and everything else in between.
A well-written renovation contract can go a long way towards preventing a nightmare situation. Here are expert tips on how to prevent the most common and costly mistakes too often encountered by homeowners.
Many homeowners believe that they cannot be held liable for injuries that result from work done by a licensed and insured contractor. This is not always true. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a civil lawsuit.
From insect repellent blankets to portable campfires, new products are enabling friends and family to elevate the enjoyable aspects of outdoor entertaining traditions, while addressing many persistent annoyances.
In an era of rampant identify theft and stolen mail, many homeowners remain unaware of Informed Delivery, a free, readily available service to help monitor incoming postal mail.
Knowing your climate or hardiness zone will help you choose fruit trees that will thrive in the right growing environment, allowing you to enjoy a bountiful harvest year after year.
What to know about Pestie, a new disruptor in the pest control space, and why they are receiving such high approval ratings from homeowners, after just one treatment.
How the latest advances and offerings from leading engineered wood siding brands compare to traditional options of aluminum, vinyl, fiber cement and natural wood.
The year 2022 is officially the return of entertaining at home, whether it’s large outdoor gatherings of 50 or more, or intimate dinner parties for just a few friends. The timing is perfect, so let the planning begin!
The latest tips and advice on overcoming the many challenges of planning and building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) from the hottest ADU market on the planet – California.
Choosing a water softener system can be very confusing if you do not understand the basics. Here’s what you need to know to find a system well-suited for your household water usage.
Silver lining options and opportunities for Millennials determined to own a home, amongst dire findings from Apartment List’s 2022 Millennial Homeownership Report.
How Kevin Hansen of the YouTube channel Lawn Care Juggernaut is paying it forward by providing free lawn care services to the elderly, infirmed, and financially-strapped.
More and more homeowners are crossing another dreaded item off their to-do list, this time pet waste removal. Besides convenience, pet waste removal services offer a spotless lawn, improved sanitary conditions and peace of mind!
While investigating home improvement product trends, we discovered various unusual questions that consumers often ask about Home Depot. Here are the answers.
With the exploding popularity of LVP, Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, here’s what you need to know to be sure that it’s a good fit for your project and home.
Low-quality, inexperienced house flippers are tarnishing the market perception of investor renovated listings. Here’s what to look out for when encountering flipped properties during your home purchasing journey.
Here’s our take on how the “in real life” renovations compared to the virtually renovated concepts, room by room, and what we learned about the house and its various challenges.
Choosing the right types and styles of doors for your home can make a dramatic statement. Here are several inspirational image galleries to illustrate how a door can elevate your décor.
Whether you’ve recently purchased a fixer-upper or have been struggling with a seemingly never-ending, insurmountable list of home repairs, here’s how you can take control of your home projects.
Choosing the right species of tree can be the difference between enjoying cool, low-maintenance shade during the summertime heat, and incurring massive bills resulting from tree-related damage.
How design elements used in cinema set design can emotionally connect your interior spaces by quickly telling a story and setting a mood, in a timeless style.
The Kubly House in Pasadena, California was recently listed for sale for the first time since it was built in 1965. Designed by the iconic Los Angeles-based modernist “architect”, Craig Ellwood, the home led us to discover many interesting facts about its provenance and its unique creator. Here’s what we learned.
With the enormous flexibility that Work From Home (WFH) offers homebuyers, we help you explore the scenario: “If you could live anywhere, where would you live?”
No matter the age or condition of your home, pre-sale renovation services offered by quality firms like Revive, can return life-altering profits. Here are five examples that showcase how smart approaches to upgrading your home will command top dollar from today’s buyers.
ADU designs can come in a wide range of styles often determined by several factors: primary and future uses; construction method; permitting restrictions; characteristics of the main house and neighborhood; and climate & geography. Here are just a few favorite examples for your viewing pleasure!
How Revive’s approach to pre-sale renovations delivers an optimum sales price, with turnkey, Instagrammable results for the HGTV generation.
Looking for interesting Home Improvement & Design Shows that provide helpful insights within design, renovations & real estate? Try these popular series currently available on Hulu!
Looking for new home design shows to watch? Try these stellar, but lesser known home improvement & interior design shows now streaming on Amazon Prime!
Looking for interesting Home Design Shows that provide unique perspectives on Interior Design? Try some of these enjoyable series currently available on Netflix!
The best cooking and food shows currently available on Hulu that will help you sharpen your kitchen and hosting skills, expand your menu, and discover new cuisines.
The best cooking and food shows currently available on Netflix that will help you improve your kitchen skills and discover new cuisines from around the world.
The best cooking shows & food documentaries currently available on Prime that will sharpen your kitchen and hosting skills, expand your menu, and broaden your cultural acumen.
Our mission is to align passionately with homeowners and to help them connect with the best in the industry: designers, contractors, vendors, shops, and service providers. We are here to educate, inspire and support throughout your own homeowner experiences.
Creating a realistic budget and managing expenses for your renovation is an imperative strategy to prevent or mitigate cost overruns. By investing the time upfront in planning activity and consistently monitoring expenditures throughout the duration of your project, you can substantially minimize financial surprises throughout the process.
Check out these resource pages to plan your next project or discover the latest innovation in all phases of homeownership.
Discover how Proptech firms are coming to the aid of homebuyers with versatile, streamlined programs that offer all cash buying power!
How, when and how much you should pay the contractor should be explicitly defined in the contract…
An indemnity clause may protect a homeowner from liability should someone become injured on his property during the construction project…
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