Great article I found in the Freep that wanted to share with our readers. It’s about saving money on home improvements when you do it yourself. You know, some great tips on preparing for some home improvement jobs and some big pitfalls to avoid. Stuff like that.
How to Save Money on Home Improvements When You DIY
by Clayton Closson on January 18, 2012 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Choosing the Perfect Outdoor Living Space
by Amber Hunt on August 12, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
Patios and decks can be great outdoor retreats for homeowners. Which one should you choose? We take a look at the pros and cons of both.
Benefits of Owning a Pool
by Amanda Pallay on June 9, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
As you sat fanning yourself in your back yard, sweaty and hot, weighed down by the heat and the steam of the mid-day sun, did [...]
7 Of The Worst Home Improvements To Make
by Amber Hunt on May 24, 2010 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
You may need to put some work into your house before it lives up to its full potential. Before you start knocking down walls, make sure you are aware of the renovation’s return on investment.
5 Ways to Spend Your Home Buyer Tax Credit
by Jenny Zhang on February 18, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
How would you spend an extra $8,000? Would you put that towards your mortgage? Or maybe splurge and decorate your new home? Or would you use it to pay off other debt, like credit cards or a car loan?
3 Plans, 1 Cheap Kitchen Renovation
by Jenny Zhang on February 11, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
Among the best renovations to make for your home, your kitchen gets you one of the highest return on investments. Most families also use their kitchen more frequently than other rooms, making this also the most useful renovation for many people.
5 Tips on Selling Your Home
by admin on January 7, 2010 in Home Sales
With the first-time home buyer tax credit now extended to existing homeowners, homeowners are now looking for ways to sell their current home to make that upgrade into a better home. Despite the low property values which make this a buyer’s market, there are still some things you can do to make that potential buyer bid higher. Here are 5 tips on selling your home, without doing drastic renovations or costly repairs.
The 7 Most Cost-Effective Ways to Boost Your Home Value
by Clayton Closson on May 13, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
Putting your home on the market? Then you’re probably wondering which improvements will maximize the value of your property. We’ve assembled some of the most cost-effective tweaks you can make to give you the most bang for your home-improvement buck.
Home Improvements May Come With Tax Credits
by Clayton Closson on November 21, 2008 in Homeowners Tips
Making home improvements? With economic and election news dominating recent headlines, you might have missed some important information affecting homeowners like you. Most importantly, several tax credits for certain home improvements were just added or renewed. Make sure you are taking advantage of all of these home improvement tax credits!
Selling Your Home This Fall? Get the Tips You Need to Sell in a Buyer's Market.
by Clayton Closson on August 25, 2008 in Home Buying
Selling your home this fall? Historically, the fall season brings on slower home sale activity. Here's how to make your home the highlight of the house-hunt. While curb appeal is still very important, what you do on the inside of your home can be equally as powerful.
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