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The Difference Between Home Renovation & Remodeling Projects
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How Window Treatments Can Transform a Room
If you are considering window coverings to help redecorate and transform a room, here are several helpful tips for choosing the perfect treatments for your home.
5 Preventive Plumbing Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
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The responsibilities of being a homeowner can often feel overwhelming. Here’s a collection of virtual services for the home that can bring much needed relief and support to homeowners facing a wide range of challenges.
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Home warranties can be a valuable asset when protecting your home, but they can be frustrating when trying to make a valid claim. Here are key items to look for when considering a home warranty plan.
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If you’re thinking about buying a solar panel system for your home, here’s what you need to know to get the most out of Net Energy Metering (NEM), the energy buy-back program that helps homeowners to reduce their monthly energy bills.
7 Expert Tips on Using Virtual Staging to Sell Your Home Quickly
If you are thinking of selling your home soon, be sure that you know the many ways that virtual staging can help you sell your property quickly, conveniently and cost-effectively.
Why Virtual Tours Are Critical to Both Homebuyers & Homesellers
While traditional open houses are still important and shouldn’t be skipped, virtual tours have become critical in today’s real estate market. This article explores why virtual home tours are so important to both homebuyers and homesellers.
How Wood Floor Resurfacing Can Increase Your Home’s Value Quickly & Affordably
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Want the Best Mortgage Deal? Study APRs vs. Interest Rates!
Buying a home can be a complicated and confusing experience on the best of days. Here’s why you need to understand how APRs differ from Mortgage Interest Rates, and why this knowledge is critical to landing the best mortgage deal.
7 Low-Cost Ideas to Make Your Home Office Comfortable & Productive
Creating an effective Work-From-Home space can be very challenging for many reasons. If you’re looking to make your home office more functional & comfortable, within a tight budget, here are several creative ideas to consider.
10 Conflicts of Interest Every Homeowner Should Know
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8 Spa Décor Ideas to Make Your Home More Comfortable & Relaxing
If you’re looking for ways to make your home more comfortable and relaxing, consider applying spa décor. These techniques are not just for turning your bathroom into a spa-inspired oasis, but they can also transform your entire household into a calming sanctuary.
7 Tips on How to Make Your Home Up-to-Date & On-Trend
With so many products, features and options available to homeowners today, keeping your home current can be overwhelming. Here’s how to stay focused and manage the confusion.
8 Common Mistakes Made When Budgeting for a New Home
Here are the most common mistakes to avoid when budgeting for a new home. Knowing these missteps will save you valuable time and money in your pursuit for your dream home!
3D Printing for Interior Design Today and in the Future
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What to Consider When Purchasing an Older or Historic Home
The most important tradeoffs to consider before buying a historic home. Critical to the process is determining if the home and the historic district is a good match for both your finances and lifestyle.
New Technologies to Restore Time-Ravaged Older & Historic Homes
Restoring an older, historic property can be a costly and risky venture. Fortunately, today’s modern technologies afford us many options for combating the ravages of time in older, historic properties.
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Home Improvement Shows on Amazon Prime: June 2023
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