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6/24/2015

Just Moving In? Renting Your Home? Considering a Remodel? We have tips for you!

6 Things Everyone Should Do When Moving Into a New House

Moving into your first home is exciting! But it also means you’ve got work to do. Read
Should I Rent or Sell My House?

When it comes to deciding whether you should rent or sell your house, are you worried you’ll make the wrong financial moves? Here’s how to make the right call. Read
Should You Move or Remodel?

When your house no longer suits you, you can move or remodel. Find out which big change is the right investment of your housing dollars. Read
5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Read
Should You Move or Improve?

Whether to move or improve is a harder question to answer than it was a few years ago, but a few cost-benefit calculations can help you make the right decision. Read

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6/10/2015

Small Tips to Maintain Your Biggest Investment

The 7 Most-Needed Repair Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Relax. Here’s how to make short work of every common repair annoyance from a leaky toilet to a sticky window. Read
How to Prevent Wood Rot

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Why Lose Time Waiting for the Cable Guy? 5 Ways to Take Back That Time

Americans waste almost five hours a year waiting for service people to show up. Use that time wisely by tackling these home maintenance tasks. Read
5 Ways Your House Can Kill You — And How to Prevent It

What do your furnace, your windows, and your gas grill have in common? They’re all conspiring to do you harm if you’re not careful. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family from easily preventable accidents. Read

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5/22/2015

Clever Ways to Fake It and Save

Sometimes it's OK to fake the real thing, especially when it means a significant savings.

Why Fake Grass is Gaining Popularity

Want a picture-perfect lawn? Maybe fake grass is the answer. It solves watering, weeding, and fertilizing woes. But is it perfect? Read

Clever Security Tricks That Will Fool Any Burglar

A little ingenuity can make your house more secure when you’re home alone or away on vacation. Read

How to Fake a Fire and Put Some Spark in the Bedroom

Electric fireplaces are cheap and easy ways to spark a little somethin’ on a cold winter night. Just plug and play. Here’s how they work. Read

Faux Wood Garage Doors: Look of Wood at a Budget Price

In our ongoing “Why You Should Fake It” series, we look at faux wood garage doors that give you the look of wood at a price point that’s easier to swallow. Read

Deceptively Easy Ways to Get the Stainless Steel Look

Our “Why You Should Fake It” series continues today with bright ideas so you can get the stainless steel look at the price of a cheap dinner. Read

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5/11/2015

Spring Yard Prep

Study up on some easy ways to have your yard prepared for it's busy season!

Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar

Follow our season-by-season lawn maintenance calendar to get a barefoot-worthy lawn and ensure great curb appeal. Read

How to Divide Plants

Make the most of your perennials by dividing and transplanting favorites that have outgrown their homes. Read

How to Keep Your Dog Out of Your Garden

Is your pooch pawing your petunias? Here’s how to keep your dog out of your garden and away from your precious plants. Read

How to Mulch

Anyone can learn how to mulch and prolong the life of their landscaping. Here’s how. Read

Lawn Aeration: Give Your Grass a Breath of Fresh Air

Lawn aeration ensures lush, healthy grass year-round. Read

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4/26/2015

Landscaping and Curb Appeal - Creating Spaces That Add Beauty and Value

7 Landscaping Mistakes That Wreck Curb Appeal

Don’t let badly designed or maintained landscaping wreck your home’s curb appeal. Here are pitfalls to avoid. Read

Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar

Follow our season-by-season lawn maintenance calendar to get a barefoot-worthy lawn and ensure great curb appeal. Read

11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100

Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door. Read

8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home

Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward. Read

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2/26/2015

Spring is Right Around the Corner. Are You Ready to Sell Your Home?

Do's and Don’ts of Homebuyer Incentives

Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. Read
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing

Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home. Read

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Spring is right around the corner!

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2/15/2015

The Value of Your Home Remodel is Rising - Here are a Few Tip to Keep your Projects on Track

How Long is That Remodel Going to Take?

Some remodeling projects go on for weeks and make a mess of your home life. Here’s what you need to know to survive. Read

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7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling

Follow these seven strategies to get the most financial gain on your kitchen remodel. Read

Remodeling’s ‘Value’ on the Upswing

Now that the housing market is back, home improvements are, too. And they’re paying off better than in years past. Read

Budget for a Remodel

To calculate how much remodel you can afford, follow these four steps: Ballpark the cost, establish a spending limit, get quotes from contractors, and set your priorities. Read

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1/27/2015

Are You Ready For Tax Season?

Find out how home ownership will affect your tax preparation!

Are Mortgage Points Tax Deductible?

When you took out a mortgage to buy your home, did you pay points? You may be able to deduct that prepaid interest on your federal tax return — but only if you meet a long list of rules. Read

Tax and Home Records Checklist: What to Keep and For How Long

Want to rest assured you have all the documents you need when you need them, but not be awash in paper? Read on. Read

Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions

From mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns. Read

9 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes

Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. Read

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