Let's get into a few important installation tips for homeowners ready to "hit the wall" with a DIY wallpaper project this fall.
The folks at Seabrook Wallpaper publish a very easy-to-follow, but lengthy installation guide at their website, and another great resource - wallpaperdirect.com - provides video and …
With Halloween right around the corner, the last thing you want is to scare away potential buyers with a spooky decorating theme. However, just because you’re in the process of getting your home ready for sale doesn’t mean you need to give up on the decorating altogether. In fact, thinking …
If you’re tired of shelling out hefty service fees, consider that many of the most common home repair needs can be fixed easily – and cheaply – even by people with only a passing knowledge about tools and cleaning fluids.
From a consumer blog at ABC News, here are …
A: There are a few things to consider, including cost, individual needs, and what will add value down the road. Also important: your emotional attachment to the existing home.
As designer and builder Philip S. Wenz, the author of Adding to a House: Planning, Design & Construction, notes, an …
As more people choose to stay in their current homes longer, Americans are diving into large remodel projects. Forty percent of homeowners plan to remodel or build an addition to their existing home within the next two years, with kitchen and bathroom projects remaining the most popular remodeling jobs, according …
Easy Home Improvements to Help You Breathe Easier
Family Features—Runny nose, itchy eyes and headache. These are just a few ailments suffered by homeowners with poor indoor air quality, potentially as a result of smoke, odors, dust or other contaminants. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people spend up …
Homeowners should use discretion when deciding which home improvement projects to take on, because not all renovations positively impact property values.
“Projects that take a home significantly beyond community norms are often not worth the cost when the owner sells the home,” said Appraisal Institute President Richard L. Borges …
Family Features—The summer months are all about color. From flowers in bloom to vibrant beach towels and colorful dresses, summer brings with it a multitude of hues.
If you feel that your home is in need of an update, adding a little pop of color can help. Start by …
Small improvements can make a huge difference in how much your home sells for. Pillar To Post is the leading home inspection company in North America, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Here are five tips from Pillar To Post for making your home more marketable:
First impressions: The first thing …
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, advises homeowners to properly maintain their landscaping, which can significantly affect property values.
“If a landscaping change is positive, it can often enhance price and reduce a home’s time on the market,” said Appraisal Institute President Richard …