Tag "Home Improvement"
Guide to Budgeting for a Home Remodel
Tweet By Alex Levin But it shouldn’t be. Careful planning and research can help you avoid the feeling of budget-bursting humiliation when you realize your remodel will cost double, or
Beat the Recession: 10 Ways to Trim Home Improvement Costs
No matter what the economy is doing or whether home prices are sky high or have dropped dramatically, it’s still a good idea to look for ways of trimming home improvement costs.
A Budgetary Approach to Home Improvements
Tweet By Brian Simpson One of the more frustrating things about selling your home can be learning how much money you are expected to put into it to help it
Everything About the Kitchen Sink
Tweet By Josh Baxter When homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, they typically pay special attention to the cabinets, countertops, floors and appliances. Unfortunately, many do not put much thought into
Renovate Now or Wait Until the Market Improves?
Tweet Neighbors of ours completed an important renovation to their home in 2009, finishing the project even as the recession worsened. Wisely, they had a home equity line of credit
Tips & Tricks For Last Minute Tax Filers
Tweet Tax Deadline Looms For American Taxpayers In case you aren’t aware of it, we’re down to the last four days before 2009 tax returns are due. Unless you are
You Can Save Money On Your Bathroom Renovation
Tweet Friends of ours recently sold their home, less than two weeks after putting it on the market, and at 99% of their asking price. This news was encouraging for
6 Smart Home Improvement Projects
Tweet Updating your pool or adding on a sun room to your home may sound like wise investments but if you think that you’ll get your money back when you
Does Your Home Have A Safe Room?
Tweet I live in the southeast US where tornadoes occasionally happen but not to the degree as they do in tornado alley. Thus, very few of my neighbors have basements
Durable And Bright Vinyl Fencing
Tweet A neighbor on our block recently replaced his wood slat fencing, choosing to go with vinyl instead. Time, the elements and a family of moles took its toll on
Plan Now For Next Winter’s Home Improvement Projects
Tweet Like so many homeowners, you’re enjoying the warmer weather and longer days, the perfect time of the year to take in a vacation, hold a backyard BBQ or take
Check References When Choosing A Contractor
Tweet It is one of the easiest things to do, but it is also one of the most overlooked steps in choosing a home contractor: verifying references. All of the
Invigorate Your Yard With A Garden Path
Tweet When I was a teenager, my town had a volunteer organization – Youth Employment Services (YES) – which helped local youth find temporary work with homeowners and small businesses.
Maintain Your Deck To Extend Its Life
Tweet When it comes to outdoor enhancements to your property, I can’t think of anything better to have with a home than a deck. With a deck, you are able
Plant A Tree, You Nature Lover!
Tweet Last Friday I shared some tips on lawn care, ideas you can use for deciding how you’re going to manage your lawn this season. Today, I’m going to talk
