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Left/Bottom: Jason – stock.adobe.com Top/Right: Vastram – stock.adobe.com Whether you want a new look for your yard, a safer area for your children and pets, or just a bit more privacy, installing a new fence is a great idea. Vinyl and wood both offer benefits, including multiple styles, life expectancy, and affordability. Here are some…

Low-maintenance landscaping makes your lawn upkeep easier and is more beneficial to the environment. It can also be very visually appealing. Check out our recommendations on how to make easy and eco-friendly decisions when designing your yard.

Knowing there are plenty of important questions you need to ask potential contractors isn’t a startling revelation to homeowners, but exactly which ones are crucial to the hiring process might be a bigger mystery.

When it comes to remodeling there are a few general rules that apply to every home. It never hurts to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom. Focus on improving or increasing your home’s livable space. Increase your curb appeal with exterior upgrades. If you’re going to remodel, make sure you spend the money to do it…

What are some common construction problems and how do I solve them? The most common problems that homeowners experience on remodeling projects are cost overruns, missed deadlines, and results that don’t match their expectations. And almost every time, such problems stem from miscommunication. One of the best ways to avoid construction headaches is to get…

Requiring children to help with chores when they are young can improve their lives as they grow into adults.

September 25, 2018 More Homeowners Will Stay Put New data from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index of home prices shows that the pace of home price increase is still elevated, but is finally starting to slow, as we had been anticipating. The 20-City Composite posted a 5.9% year-over-year gain in July, down from 6.4% in…

August 28, 2018 New data from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index of home prices shows that the pace of home price increase is still elevated, but is finally starting to slow, as was inevitable. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index showed a 6.2% annual rate of increase in June, down from 6.4% in…

Whether you’re shopping for windows as replacements or for new construction, you’re dealing with an installation that is meant to last decades. Therefore, it’s a challenge to decide between the two most durable and reliable materials: wood and vinyl. Below, we outline the pros and cons of these materials important categories like cost, energy efficiency…

On This Page What’s the Difference Between Carpeting & Wooden Flooring? Carpet comes in a great variety of colors, styles, textures and thickness. It is a good insulator and even muffles sound, which is why many homeowners and renters still prefer it in their bedrooms. Hardwood is usually ¾ inches thick and there are many…