Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. What may seem like a good idea, often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub If resale value is important to you, don’t get rid of your only bathtub no matter how […]
10 Tricks for Hosting an Open House That Make Buyers Say “OMG, Wow!”
Here’s what you can do to get your home ready for its big reveal. Few words get home buyers more excited than these two: open house. An open house is their opportunity to give your house a whirl. To wiggle the light switches. To admire the crown molding. To, y’know, awkwardly ask to use the bathroom. […]
Soundproofing Windows Are a Real Thing. Here’s How They Work.
Is outside noise driving you crazy? Soundproof windows could be the solution — or you might do better with some less-costly alternatives. Sound pollution has joined light pollution as another irritant that drives us bonkers and kills our love of home. “Things are getting louder, and people are getting more sensitive,” says Rich Galietti, sales […]
10 DIY Home Insulation Projects You Can Do in 15 Minutes
A door snake is one of the quickest insulation tips. It only takes a few seconds. A little bit of DIY home insulation can protect you from a drafty house and a scary energy bill. You can lower your heating and cooling costs by as much as 20% if you plug all the places drafts are sneaking […]
The 7 Most-Needed Repair Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
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 […]
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