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How to Buy a Home with Less-than-Great Credit

Your credit plays a significant role in getting a mortgage, making it difficult to buy a home with poor credit. Along with your …

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How to Install LED Under Cabinet Lighting

Under cabinet lighting can really brighten up a dark spot in your kitchen, and with this kit, installation is a breeze. STEP ONE …

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A Simple Guide To Security Camera Positioning Around Your House

Recent data reveals that 3 out of 4 American homes will be victim to burglary in the next 20 years. As such, securing your home …

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How to Decide on the Kitchen Remodel Financing that is Right for You

Upgrading your kitchen is an investment that can pay off in multiple ways. Not only can homeowners recoup a decent amount of …

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Can Remodeling My Home Impact Insurance? 7 Insurance Tips For Your Home Remodel

The U.S. is experiencing a boom in remodeling. Home improvement and repair spending has grown nearly 13% over the past two years …

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How to Pick the Perfect Neighborhood When Buying a Home

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions of someone’s life. Understanding what you want in a neighborhood is just as …

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Controlling Dryer Lint Outside | Video

Q & A I have a relatively new dryer that’s vented outside. My problem is that it lets a lot of lint and hair to bypass …

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Expecting a Tax Refund? Here’s 3 Projects You Can Totally Get Done for Less!

Did you know that over the last 3 years, the average tax refund returned to Americans was over $2,800?  For DIY’rs like us, …

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Why Smart Home Technology and Design Is Going to the Dogs

A bright spot for many people in an otherwise challenging year has been adding a furry friend to the family. Welcoming a pet …

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How to Negotiate Real Estate Commission When Selling a Home

If you are in the process of selling your home or are planning to sell your home, then you likely know that the seller is on the …

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Buying Rugs? How to Choose the Right One!

Gone are the days when rugs were limited to those traditional oriental carpets with more or less the same set of patterns. …

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8 Smart Ways to Increase Your Credit Score Fast

If you’re looking to secure a loan – whether it’s personal or for your business – having a healthy credit score will play a big …

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9 Smart Tips for Negotiating a House Purchase

If you’re in the market for a new home and looking to land an awesome deal, you’ll need to know how to negotiate a house …

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4 New Year’s Resolutions Your Home Can Help You Keep

Learn a few tips for meeting your New Year's resolutions for your home to get it into shape. Whether you want to make more …

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Does a Fireplace Increase Home Insurance?

If you live in a home with a fireplace, you probably look forward to using it during the holiday season. Who doesn’t love …

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Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper

A fixer-upper is a house that is in need of significant repairs. On the surface, these properties might not seem more appealing …

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4 Easy DIY Tips to Transform Your Basement into a Livable Space

With COVID quarantines keeping us home more than ever before, the need for space has never been greater.  If your home was …

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10 Easy DIY Home Improvement Projects Your Dog Will Love | Video

Anybody who has ever lived with a pooch knows how fast these beautiful creatures become a part of the family. As dog owners, we …

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8 Essential Steps to Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home is no small feat. For many people, it’s one of the most important and largest financial investments …

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Floating “Mantel” Shelves Provide Style and Function | Video

Today, more of us than ever before are taking on projects to improve our living spaces.  For seasoned weekend warriors and …

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These 15 Home Improvements Deliver Big Insurance Discounts

When it comes to homeowners insurance, it’s easy to set it and forget it. After all, most consumers only think about insurance …

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5 Best Paint Colors that Make a Room Look Bigger

Many designers swear by the science of color theory – the study of hues and how different colors work together to create a …

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6 Things That Make a Great Rental Property Investment

A great rental property will build your wealth, either through appreciation, equity, or additional monthly income. Ideally, you …

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Creating a Garage Retreat During COVID-19

Forget about man caves and she sheds. This year, with so many people quarantined at home, a popular home improvement project is …

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Will DRYLOK Stop Basement Leaks in Heavy Rain?

Would you recommend the product DRYLOK to stop water leaking through cinder block basement walls in heavy rain storms

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Recipe for an Easy Clean Kitchen

The kitchen may be the only room in the house where it can sometimes feel like you can spend as much time cleaning as cooking. …

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