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Staging your home yourself for a faster sale

by Andrea Hermitt

06 Aug 2009 06:59 AM

Just about everyone who is trying to sell a house in this tough buyers market is advised to have their home staged. Paying for a home stager however, may not be in the budget, especially if you are trying to sell under duress as it is your only option to prevent foreclosure.

Completing Home Improvement Projects with Children

by Mary Ann Romans

31 May 2009 04:02 PM

One of the reasons that I think our house isn't getting improved as fast as we would like it is the fact that we have three young children.

Increasing Your Door Strength

by Mary Ann Romans

20 Feb 2009 03:30 PM

Whether you are concerned about high winds, fire or burglary, increasing the strength of your doors can be a real comfort to you. There are several things that you can do, depending on whether you are building a new home or retrofitting an existing home.

2009 Tax Credits for Home Improvement

by Mary Ann Romans

26 Jan 2009 09:15 AM

Tax credits for energy efficient home improvement projects are back again. This is good news for many of us who have older homes that need some improvement.

Repairing Our Front Walk

by Mary Ann Romans

19 Aug 2008 02:04 PM

Sometimes a simple home improvement project that should have taken a day or perhaps even a weekend stretches out to last more than a week or two.

When Remodeling, Consider the Neighbors

by Mary Ann Romans

28 Jul 2008 06:26 AM

If you are planning a remodeling project, it is important to consider the neighbors. No, not because they might complain but because their home might be affecting the value of your own.

Home Projects in the Heat

by Mary Ann Romans

10 Jul 2008 04:39 PM

Warm weather doesn't mean that you have to put an end to home improvement projects, but the heat can certainly affect anything you are doing yourself, from quality to safety. Here are some guidelines to working in the summer.

Home Improvement: What is Retrofitting?

by Sherry Holetzky

07 Jun 2008 08:29 AM

Retrofitting is an important element of home improvement, especially when it comes to protecting older homes from damage, especially damage caused by the elements and weather events.

Increase Your Kitchen's Value for Under $100!

by Mary Ann Romans

30 May 2008 04:05 AM

Improving your home makes a lot of sense. Your home is not only the place you live, but chances are, it is also your biggest investment.

Checking Your Remodeling Recoup Cost

by Mary Ann Romans

01 May 2008 04:05 PM

Do you ever wonder what upgrades to your home might add in terms of value? Even with a slumping housing market, you can still increase your home's resale value with the right renovation.



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