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9 Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid

Hand drawing of an interior design project of a modern kitchen

No matter how amazing and comfortable the rest of your home may be, there’s something about the kitchen that has everyone congregating to it. No doubt, your kitchen is the hardest working space your home, and should be designed to help make it as efficient as possible.…

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Don’t Assume Your Home Will Sell Itself Just Because it’s a Sellers Market

Happy middle aged couple meeting loan advisor to buy a new home

It’s still high season for sellers out there in the world of real estate. If you just listed your home, you’re probably feeling very confident that your house will garner plenty of attention and sell shortly, right?

While it’s definitely highly possible that your home is ripe for the picking, it’s generally not recommended to just sit back, relax and assume that the home will just ‘sell itself’ just because the market is hot right now.…

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Tips for Hiding TV Cords in Your Home

TV and wooden cabinet with gray armchair in modern living room the concrete wall

The average American household now has 2.5 TV sets, even when the number of people in that home is only two. Not only is there a TV set in the main living area, but many families have TVs in children’s bedrooms and even kitchens and bathrooms. Television sets can now be mounted on walls, keeping them off furniture, but that leaves households with a new dilemma: how to keep power cables from showing.…

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Big Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Small House

Increasing White Outlined Houses Against Rustic Background

Small houses offer the promise of a simpler life with less material possessions, less maintenance, and a lower mortgage. Despite the benefits there are some tradeoffs that warrant consideration. Before taking the plunge, it’s definitely worth thinking about the pros and cons of going small in the world of real estate.…

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Selling Your House? 4 Tips for Staging Your Home on a Budget

Stylish compositon of modern living room interior with frotte armchair, wooden commode, side table and elegant home accessories

Are you wondering what you need to do to give your house the best chance possible of selling quickly? While there are many things you can do to improve the look of your home, you likely don’t want to spend a fortune doing so. Here are some ways you can spruce up your home without emptying your bank account.…

The key was inserted into the door of the new house, inside the room was a cardboard box containing personal belongings and furniture

Just Moved In? 4 Ways to Make Unpacking As Painless As Possible

The key was inserted into the door of the new house, inside the room was a cardboard box containing personal belongings and furniture

Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, the experience seems to be equally stressful. As difficult as packing and dealing with utility companies are, though, one of the biggest challenges is living for weeks while surrounded by boxes.…

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3 Tips for Using Mirrors to Improve Your Rooms

Close up smiling woman hanging or fixing mirror on wall

Imagine a world without mirrors. You would have no way to check your appearance before leaving the house every day. You’d be forced to conduct routine grooming activities without the benefit of a clear reflection. But most importantly, your home would look very different than it does today—especially the bathroom.…

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Clever Ideas to Make a Home Gym Attractive

Training at home with gym equipment

Staying in shape is as important as creating an attractive house. The cost of a gym membership can add up over time, with monthly membership fees adding up to hundreds of dollars each year. For the same price, a homeowner can begin purchasing workout equipment, building a home gym that offers the convenience of working out without leaving the house.…

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4 Home Remodeling Projects You Shouldn’t Do Yourself

Modern and luxury dark gray bathroom vanity with counter top, round ceramic washbasin, black faucet and frameless mirror

Nothing can compare to the gratification that comes from successfully completing a home remodeling project yourself. Whether you’re retiling your bathroom or finishing a basement, there are many things you can accomplish yourself with hard work and determination.…

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3 Ideas for Gardening When You Have a Small Yard

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As consumer demand for fresh, affordable produce has risen, more homeowners than ever have become interested in growing their own. But with homes so tightly packed together in newer neighborhoods, finding space to design and nurture a garden can be challenging.…