Tag: Home Improvement

Posted on 02/04/2024

Renovation: Easy Cleaning Tips for Keeping Your Sanity During Home Construction

When it's time to begin a major home improvement project — such as a complete kitchen renovation or an upstairs addition — you may end up living in a construction zone for the next several weeks or months. Fortunately, there are solutions out there that can help. These tips will help you live in your space even if...

Construction

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Posted on 12/31/2023

Home renovations: When do you need a permit to work on your house?

When do you need a permit to work on your house? Before...

Home Renovation

Building Permits

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Posted on 10/16/2022

Insurance: Is Your Next Renovation Covered?

Your home insurance policy includes a specific type of coverage called "dwelling coverage." The amount of dwelling coverage that you have is based on your overall home value and the approximate cost to rebuild your home in the event of a total loss. When you renovate your home, you may increase its value — and if you don't...

Bathroom

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Posted on 08/28/2022

Fencing basics: Choosing the right fencing materials for your property

Property owners install fences for a wide range of reasons, including privacy, aesthetic enhancement and designating a secure space for loved one to enjoy. Choosing the right fence to achieve the desired effect requires some due diligence, however . By understanding a few basics about fencing materials and how they play into your goals, homeowners can choose their...

Fencing

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Posted on 01/16/2022

DIY: Create The Perfect Fire Pit for Your Space

Having a backyard fire pit gives you a great place to sit around with family and friends on summer nights or cooler nights. Although fire pits are sold in many stores, building your own gives you more control over how it looks. You can design your own fire pit, construct it yourself, and set it up to use...

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DIY

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Posted on 05/09/2021

Improving Your Home’s Efficiency

Photo by SpeedKingz via Shutterstock Living green is the goal of many young homebuyers. Once in their new home, they want to take steps toward improving their home’s efficiency. The first step to improving your home’s energy efficiency is to choose the right house. Solar panels and LED light fixtures aside, the most efficient form of housing is...

Energy Efficiency

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Posted on 04/18/2021

Is a Natural Ventilation System Right for You?

Image by Rvector from Shutterstock What is natural ventilation? It's utilizing wind with the "chimney effect" to draw warm air out of the home and replacing it with cooler air from outside. As the wind blows against your home, it forces air into open windows on one side of the house while a vacuum effect draws the air...

Energy Efficiency

Home Cooling

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Posted on 01/10/2021

Weekend Kitchen Upgrades

Photo by Mark McCammon via Pexels If you usually spend your weekend sorting for ways to update your home, then doing some minor kitchen upgrades might be the ideal way to spend this weekend. Here are some easy kitchen projects that you can do in just a couple days, and you’ll be glad you did. 1. Change Your...

Diy

Home Improvement

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Posted on 09/27/2020

Minor Remodeling Projects for Your Kitchen

Image by Cristina Mantovani from Pixabay Whether you’re moving into a new home or getting yours ready for the market, remodeling your kitchen can help boost your home’s value. You don’t have to invest in major remodeling projects to spruce up your kitchen. The following minor remodeling options are cost-effective ones that can give your kitchen a brand...

Kitchen

Updates To Your Home

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