7 Smart Steps Every New Homeowner Should Take
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By Amy Fontinelle Investopedia.com
Turning the key in a lock that no landlord has access to, reading in a hammock in your own backyard and painting your dining room bright red - what could be more exciting than making the leap from renter to first-time homeowner? Getting swept up in all the excitement is a wonderful feeling, ...
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The lowdown on 10 great tax breaks
You may be somewhat aware that your home is a good source of tax breaks, but maybe you don’t realize just how many there are. April 15 will be here again before you know it, and many people will be scouring their lives for any potential tax breaks. You may not have to look far if you are a homeowner. A recent Realty Times article discusses the ...
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Going Green
Although your yard or garden is a great place for kids and pets to enjoy,it can also be extremely dangerous.
Common outdoor items can be toxic to humans and animals.Being safe, however, is easy when you know how to go about it.Being outside in the spring or summer is a joy to humans and pets. Outdoor enjoyment must, however, be accompanied by a measure of caution to keep those dear ...
Essential Home-Selling Tips
What is staging? Sabrina Soto, Get It Sold host and home-staging expert, knows. Here are her top tips for helping you compete in today's real estate market.
Crank up the curb appeal Pull weeds, rake leaves and trim overgrown shrubs, especially if they block windows or the path to your front door.
Paint It's important to make your house generic. A fresh coat of ...
Home-improvement costs for 5 problems
Here's how to determine what's causing the problem and how much it will cost to fix it.
By Margarette Burnette of Bankrate.com
Many homeowners are perplexed when they see defects in their homes. If there is a water spot on the ceiling, does it mean a few shingles on the roof need to be replaced? Or does an entirely new roof need to be purchased?
Reggie ...
You may have always wanted a big project like renovating an old house. Or you may have fallen in love with a slightly rundown but charming place. Before you do anything you might regret, take a breather, and consider, is that old house worth renovating?
10 Residential Renovations that Reap Rewards: A Guide to Inexpensive Home Improvements
Whether you are selling or dwelling, home ...
Cut down on housework and stay on top of cleaning; We'll tell you how in six easy steps
An MSN.com article gives the secret of beating housework as, “Clean less stuff more often.” Although it is now believed that some dirt and germs may help us develop immunity to asthma and allergies, no one wants a filthy home. Work less in your home by following these easy steps.
Lighten ...
May gardening checklist
From knowing what to plant when (and where) to fertilizing and controlling pests, here's what needs tending to this month.
By Sally Anderson of MSN Real Estate
Gardeners, it's time to test your mettle. If temperatures are cooperating, the merry, merry month of May may be your busiest until September, with planning, planting and patio projects to lead ...
May home-maintenance checklist
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to get your house in order for the hotter months. Here are tips to put your furnace to bed, store your space heaters, prep your cooling system, repair window screens and more.
By Marilyn Lewis of MSN Real Estate
When the weather turns warm, follow the impulse to fling open the ...
Before you do anything you might regret, take a breather, and consider; is that old house worth renovating?
You may have always wanted a big project like renovating an old house. Or you may have fallen in love with a slightly rundown but charming place. However romantic it might seem in your mind to merrily work away on updating bathrooms, tearing out old kitchens or rewiring electrical ...