Home Inspection for Sellers: What You Need to Know

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 13:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Selling your home can make you feel like you're living in a fishbowl, with potential buyers and real estate agents evaluating, judging and otherwise picking apart the place you've called home for years. Just before the actual sale comes the most intense scrutiny of all: the home inspection. A...

Top Tips for Interior Painting Projects

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 11:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Filed under: News Transforming a home interior with a new coat of paint is perfect for homeowners on any budget. With a little DIY magic, you can have a major impact on the quality of your home space. But it's all about knowing where to start. Planning and preparation are the key ingredients to...

Stop Your Dog from Digging Up the Yard

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 09:08 - Leslie Segrete

Spring is a great time of year to get back outside -- not only for you, but for your dog, too.  But if your dog is into digging, it can really pose a problem for your landscaping. 

Your first instinct might be to get angry with your dog, and no doubt a pet who un-does all the hard work you’ve...

Spring Cleaning: Save a Lot with a Little Home Organizing

Tue, 03/29/2011 - 09:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Filed under: Home With the arrival of spring, you may be due for a fresh start around the house. Better organization is a great way to do just that and a little organizing now can save a lot of stress and money in the seasons ahead. There are many smart, inexpensive organization products out...

Survey Reveals Americans' Home Improvement Plans for 2011

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 10:56 - Tom Kraeutler

The results of the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker are out, with some interesting findings.  The American Express Spending & Saving Tracker explores consumers’ spending and saving behaviors as it relates to home improvement.  The research sample of 2,045 adults included the...

Five Bathroom Renovations That Help Sell a Home

Sat, 03/26/2011 - 15:32 - Tom Kraeutler

Bathroom renovations are one of the surest ways to help sell a home. And you don't have to break the bank to make improvements that will appeal to buyers. "Bathrooms are one area where home buyers make decisions because it will be one of the most used rooms in the house," says industry expert...