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07/28/2023

While there are plenty of benefits to purchasing a house that has its own oasis, there are a few things that you should consider before diving in.

The idea of owning a home with a pool can be enticing to many homebuyers. Who doesn’t love the idea of cooling off with a swim after spending the day tackling yard work or simply floating around and enjoying a lazy Sunday? While there are plenty of benefits to purchasing a house that has its own o...

07/26/2023

These small changes have the potential to make a huge impact on your selling price.

07/21/2023

One of the first things you'll do as you settle in to your new home is decide what you can live with and what you can't. The smart plan is to start with the easiest home upgrades — the ones that give you the most bang for your buck and your time.

You've just bought a house that you adore but could love even more with a few tweaks here and there. And since you're probably short on cash (and maybe on handy skills), you want to start with the easiest home upgrades out there. Here are 15 very DIYable projects to get you started.

07/19/2023

Two decades ago, the wallpaper that's now haunting your master bath was all the rage. Today, though, it has to go. Lucky for you, we have some tips that make removing wallpaper a snap with a little effort.

Wallpaper removal is relatively simple with some elbow grease and a few household items.

07/14/2023

Thanks to a growing awareness of the need to make our homes a place we can safely and comfortably live during later stages of life, it’s becoming more realistic to stay right where we want to be: at home.

When you’re young, you may not be thinking about what life at home might look like when you’re older — until necessity strikes. Maybe that’s an injury or onset of a chronic condition, an aging family member moving in, or your own years continuing their inevitable climb. Though we’re only 4...

07/12/2023

Get tips for tackling 20 basic home repairs and projects, from fixing a running toilet to cleaning the gutters!

You don’t have to call a handyman every time something goes haywire in your house. Get tips for tackling 20 basic home repairs and projects, from fixing a running toilet to cleaning the gutters.

07/07/2023

In small (or even large!) spaces, rooms often have to serve multiple purposes: Maybe you have a bedroom-meets-home gym, a living room-meets-home office, a kitchen-meets-homework spot, you get the idea. The problem with multipurpose or hybrid spaces is that they can quickly become a little too multipurpose. To prevent clutter, circle back to the original purpose(s) of the space. What do you want the room to feel like, look like, and accomplish for you?

In small (or even large!) spaces, rooms often have to serve multiple purposes: Maybe you have a bedroom-meets-home gym, a living room-meets-home office, a kitchen-meets-homework spot, you get the idea. The problem with multipurpose or hybrid spaces is that they can quickly become a little too multip...

07/05/2023

Let’s have a round of applause for all the tiny bathrooms out there, because they don’t always get the credit they deserve. Here’s to you, petite powder rooms, little lavatories, and teensy toilettes, for doing more with less.

Let’s have a round of applause for all the tiny bathrooms out there, because they don’t always get the credit they deserve. Here’s to you, petite powder rooms, little lavatories, and teensy toilettes, for doing more with less. Maybe there isn’t room for an enormous clawfoot tub or enough cou...

07/04/2023

06/30/2023

Curb appeal is a big deal in the world of real estate. If you’re looking to sell your home, an attractive and tidy exterior can wow buyers before they even set foot in the door.

Curb appeal is a big deal in the world of real estate. If you’re looking to sell your home, an attractive and tidy exterior can wow buyers before they even set foot in the door.But curb appeal is more than just mowing the lawn or placing a flower pot full of bright blooms by the door. For your fro...

06/28/2023

From contemporary to rustic, these gorgeous kitchens are sure to please any style.

We've rounded up the most beautiful kitchens seen in the HGTV Designer of the Year Awards. From contemporary to rustic, these gorgeous kitchens are sure to please any style.

06/23/2023

Real estate agents share a few of the most obvious — and potentially detrimental — dated features homebuyers always notice while touring living rooms.

It’s hard to keep up with all the various interior design trends, especially if you’re a homeowner on a budget. Yet plenty of design choices, some more than others, just scream “outdated!” from the top of their lungs when prospective buyers walk through a home. Below, real estate agents shar...