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?
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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 ...
Adding value to your home; We've got easy ways to do it.
Whether you currently have a family or might have one in the future, it is important to consider your family’s current and future needs when buying a home.As most homeowners know, adding value to your home can be a large cost upfront with a less-than-sure payoff down the road. We’ll help you be smart about home ...
9 hot home products that save money
Check out the latest in energy-efficient gadgets, smart lighting, cozy heating and more.
By The Daily Green
1. LEDs: bright ideas for saving
It's true: A penny saved is a penny earned, and who doesn't want to earn a bit more these days? Green up both the environment and your wallet with these sweet green home bargains.
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Could a fixer-upper be the right house for you? Find a great fixer-upper and make it your dream home!
A recent Parade magazine article gave homebuyers tips on finding the right fixer-upper and making it into a dream home. It’s not as easy as you might think.
There are many reasons to buy a home that needs a little work over a new home or a home in top condition. Home improvement ...
Painting – The Do’s and Don’ts of Doing It Yourself
By Andy Grason
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of stepping back and admiring your freshly painted wall. However, the spoils of your labor will be dependent on your prepwork and choice of materials.
Have you ever heard the old saying “clothes make the man?” Well, in the same way paint makes ...
Hot Home Trend Features and Home Design
To understand home buyer trends today, it's almost easier to look at what is not hot, at what buyers don't want to buy. There's a lot about the 1980s that many people don't appreciate such as much of the music -- except for U2 -- and most of the homes built in that decade. In fact, homes built from 1970 to 1999 are often passed over for ...
6 household tips to keep handrails, counters and baseboards together
Here are some simple ways to solve basic structural problems without calling in an expert.
By Popular Mechanics
Over time, many household details begin to sag and fall apart, but you don’t have to let your home suffer from gradual decay. Here are easy fixes for wobbly handrails, sagging closet rods, baseboard gaps ...
By Don Logay
As the unofficial “What’s New Guru” of the home improvement industry, I attend numerous trade shows throughout the year and scour lots of magazines and trade publications looking for new and exciting products, intriguing concepts and “gotta have” gadgets that make life just a little bit better.
My checklist for “Hot Home Products” includes ...
Now is a great time to upgrade your house to use less energy — and maybe even generate your own.
By Jessica L. Anderson and Pat Mertz Esswein of Kiplinger's
If Uncle Sam ran an infomercial plugging its new energy programs for homeowners, it might sound something like this: For a limited time only, get federal aid for home improvements that can help you reduce your tax and energy ...