If you can only make one change to your home this year, replace your front door. There are a number of reasons to do so, but here are a few. First, no home improvement project pays off in terms of increase in home value better than exterior projects. And according ...
read moreWhen you’re shopping around for new windows, your choices may seem daunting. One good energy-efficient window material which has been around for a long time is still one of the best for its cost.Vinyl windows have a broad array of advantages which makes them an ideal choice for many homeowners. ...
read moreThe quickest way to grab - or lose - the attention of a prospective home buyer is with your home's entry. It's also the focal point of your exterior, and where many visitors form their first impression of you and your home. That's why many real estate professionals recommend concentrating ...
read moreAs science and the American population discovered the need to use less energy, the demand for more efficient appliances, windows and doors went up. In response to this, the US Department of Energy, or DOE, and Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA, established the EnergyStar logo to help consumers find those ...
read moreEvery year, the housing market changes, and every year, homeowners who are thinking of selling need to keep an eye on the trends. Joanne Cleaver writes about the changes coming in 2013 in her blog entry on Bob Vila’s web page. This sort of information is very important when it ...
read moreThe home improvement industry is thriving again, despite the sluggish economy of the past few years. But with a greater focus on saving money, many homeowners are moving more in the direction of do-it-yourself projects rather than hiring a remodeling contractor. That's on reason why the big-box stores like Home ...
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