Tips & Advice

How to Avoid The Ripple Effect and Project Creep

Two demons wait for unsuspecting homeowners, hoping for their chance to gobble up time and money on new home and remodeling projects. The are called The More

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The Ins and Outs of Showing Property

It’s 2 pm on a Wednesday. A listing agent receives a call from a buyer’s agent. The buyer’s agent wants to show one of the listing More

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Latest Bathroom Design Trends Focus on Form and Function

The latest trends in bathroom are all about function.

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Just in Time for Memorial Weekend: Bob Vila’s 5 “Must-Do” Projects for May

May is that in-between month — that time of year when we adjust to the unpredictable nature of spring and get ready to welcome summer with More

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Don’t Buy The Best House on the Block

As the real estate market starts to heat up again in some markets, we sometimes forget what’s happened in the past. We get caught up in More

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May is Deck Safety Month — Is Your Deck Safe?

May is National Deck Safety Month and the most common cause of deck collapses is improper attachment to a building. Most decks are supported on one More

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How to Pick the Right Window Style for Your Home

A striped tie with a checkered shirt; tennis shoes with a tuxedo (hello John Mayer?). Or painting your house bright orange: Technically, each of those combinations More

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Renting? Know Your Rights

The housing market’s slow rebound makes renting a good option for many. Former homeowners looking to recover their financial stability are joining new renters on the More

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Figure Out Your Worth As A Homemaker

Turns out, you can. Or at least, Investopedia can. If you’re a stay-at-home mom, you know as much as anyone what it takes to run a More

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What Do You Do If a Tenant Refuses to Vacate?

It’s just part of the rental business: Many types of situations arise that can cause a tenant to refuse to vacate your property. As with all More