Tag: Home Improvement
Posted on 04/06/2025
Doors: Pros and cons of wood
Wood entry doors offer a rich elegance, enhancing curbside appeal. Although other front door materials deliver significant benefits, wood ranks as the most popular option. But like any material or product, homeowners should weigh the pros and cons. What are the benefits of wood entry doors? Beyond eye-catching beauty, wood doors present property owners with a significant range...
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Posted on 02/09/2025
DIY: How to Build a Decorative Barn Door
This may sound counterintuitive, but some of the most eye-catching barn-style accent doors rank among the easiest DIY home improvement projects. And a few insider tips might help push the project along. For example, people who do not work in the construction trades rarely realize that many 10-inch wide boards run closer to 9.25 inches. That insider tip...
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Posted on 09/01/2024
How to finance a home addition: The basics
Expanding your home to add value and square footage can be...
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Posted on 08/04/2024
A basic guide to easy craft ideas
Ready to add a some personal style to your home? There are...
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Posted on 06/09/2024
Loans: When should you take out a home equity loan?
Home equity loans are term loans that are taken out...
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Posted on 05/26/2024
Sweat Equity: What It Is and Why You Should Care
When you start talking about what you can do to improve your property value, you may start seeing dollar signs. As the old saying goes, it takes money to make money. However, it doesn't have to be this way regarding your home. Did you know you can boost your home's value simply by putting in some hard work...
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Posted on 07/09/2023
Home repair: Renovation vs. restoration
In the real estate world, the terms renovation and...
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Posted on 01/08/2023
Upgrade & personalize your space with these DIY home improvement ideas
DIY home improvement offers endless possibilities for...
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Posted on 10/16/2022
Planning a home remodel: Services & steps involved
If you’re planning a home remodel, services are available...
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Posted on 07/17/2022
Tips for Adding a "Bump-Out" Extension to Your Home
When your garage doesn’t have enough space for your car and storage items, you don’t have to start parking in your driveway. A garage bump-out addition can give you the extra space you need. Building one of these additions can be simple or complex depending on how much space you need and other factors, such as adding features...
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Posted on 02/13/2022
Home Improvement: Best Ways to Pay for Your Projects
While qualified borrowers often like to have choices, having too many funding options can get confusing. If you are considering borrowing money to upgrade your home, here are a few things to consider. How Do Home Improvement Loans Work? It’s essential to understand that the term “home improvement loan” is not precise. This type of borrowing typically involves...
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Posted on 01/30/2022
Living at Home During Construction Projects
When it's time to begin a major home improvement project — such as a complete kitchen renovation or an upstairs addition — you may end up living in a construction zone for the next several weeks or months. Fortunately, there are solutions out there that can help. These tips will help you live in your space even if...
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