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7 Bedroom Designs That Can Affect Your Home’s Value … in a Bad Way
Your bedroom should be the place you go to escape from the world (and your family) to re-energize and relax. It's your sanctuary. Needless to say, the design and functionality of your bedroom is important, especially since you spend about one-third of your life in...
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? And How to Save Money
Bathroom remodel costs might not be the highest in the house, but for as long as humankind has been renovating bathrooms, contractors have been raking in a pretty penny on the process. That's because, along with your bedroom, the bathroom is the space in your home...
How to Buy Land: Tips to Pick the Perfect Lot
Wondering how to buy land? There's something thrilling about the idea of buying you're own piece of vacant land - raw, untouched real estate on which you can build your dream home from the ground up. But picking the perfect parcel for a land purchase can prove a bit...
10 Unusual & Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home Decor
From new cabinets in the kitchen to a better carpet in the dining room, every homeowner longs to redo some portion of their house. But life (and your bank account) tends to get in the way, so you just let that rug lie and you move on. But instead of trying to rehab a...
Wall Niches: What Are They? And Why You’ll Want One in Every Room
When you're feeling starved for space, the obvious solution is to create more storage wherever you possibly can. But adding bulky cabinets or mounting shelves can take up valuable room and make everything feel even more cluttered. To the rescue: recessed wall niches....
Pros & Cons of Peel-and-Stick Tile
Peel-and-stick tile is one of the best materials you can use to bring your kitchen or bathroom into this decade. Home improvement novices rejoice: This adhesive-backed plastic or vinyl squares that mimic the look of tile are extremely simple to install because you...
9 Bathroom Decor Ideas Designers Really Wish You Wouldn’t Follow
Need some bathroom decorating ideas? Then you will benefit greatly by hearing about what interior designers think of your bathroom decorating skills right now. It's not often that designers will have the chance to poke their heads into your bathroom, but if they did,...
6 Kitchen Design Ideas to Transform the Heart of Your Home
The number of kitchen design ideas out there is downright dizzying. For homeowners looking to make a home improvement—anything from an affordable decorating update to a full-on remodel—photo-sharing sites are a good start. But pinning down (pun intended!) exactly what...
The Ultimate Guide to Bathroom Sinks: Which Type Is Right for You?
There are many styles of bathroom sinks, and each has its particular pros and cons—including its price. Since this seemingly simple fixture can have such a big impact on how a bathroom functions and looks, you may be wondering: What's the best basin for our home? That...
The Basics of an FHA 203k Loan. Is It Right For You?
An FHA 203k loan allows you to borrow money, using only one loan, for both home improvement and a home purchase. These loans can also be used just for home improvements, but there might be better options available. 203k loans are guaranteed by the FHA, which means...