Relax. Here’s how to make short work of every common repair annoyance. These are the 7 most-needed repair tips every homeowner should know. 1. Fix a Leaky Toilet Running toilets not only rob sleep, they waste water and jack up your bill. Here’s how to change a flapper — the usual suspect — and solve […]
A Brilliant Way to Create a Color Scheme for Your Dream Home
The only strategy you’ll ever need to get the colors you’ll love. Have you ever been invited to a painting party? Yes? No? Well, if you’ve never attended this event of a lifetime, let me explain. Friends buy their dream house. They’re ready to move in. But first, they send out a painting party invitation […]
Don’t Be One of Those Homeowners Who Goes Over Budget on a Renovation
Only 1 in 5 homeowners come in under budget. Here’s how to be one of them. When Kelly Whalen demolished her built-in bookshelves as part of a living room DIY, she found it gave the room some much-needed space. Unfortunately, she also found a hidden subfloor made from asbestos(!) tiles. She hadn’t budgeted for a […]
What Not to Do as a New Homeowner
Avoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time. You’ve finally settled into your new home. You’re hanging pictures and pinning ideas for your favorite bath. But in all your excitement, are you missing something? Now that you’re a bonafide homeowner are there things you should know that you don’t? Probably so. Here are six mistakes […]
Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?
Keeping track of home improvement costs can really pay off on your taxes when it comes time to sell. It’s no secret that finishing your basement will increase your home’s value. What you may not know is the money you spend on this type of home improvement could also help lower your tax bill when you […]
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