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Posted on 06/12/2022

Expert tips for designing a home theater

Designing a home theater is a major renovation goal for many homeowners. While the concept can seem daunting, creating a dedicated space to enjoy your favorite movies and television shows with perfectly optimized tech and conditions is simpler than you might imagine. As long as you stick to some key best practices, your dream home theater will be...

Home Media Room

Home Theater

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Posted on 06/05/2022

What Affects the Housing Market? Understanding the Basics

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the housing market. However, that can be a lot more complicated than it seems. Many factors affect both your local and national housing markets, some of which can be hard to track and quantify. However, there are some basics you can start with...

Buyers Vs Sellers Market

Buyers Market

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Posted on 05/29/2022

Carpeted Stairs: Pros & Cons

If you are building a new home or renovating your current one, choice of floor covering is a major decision. Going with carpet, wood, laminate or other options in your living spaces makes a significant impact on both the looks and functionality of a space. For homes with multiple levels, stairs are a part of this equation. While...

Advantages

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Posted on 05/22/2022

Flooring Layouts: How to Develop Your Layout Plan

The flooring in your new home can have a significant impact on the way a room or area looks. When you’re having a home built, you can choose the type of flooring you want for it. Although this allows you to choose the material, such as hardwood or tile, you’ll also need to decide on the layout. The...

Blueprints

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Posted on 05/15/2022

What Homebuyers Should Know About HUD Homes

If you're searching for a new home, you may have come across references to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homes. HUD offers government mortgage insurance programs and loans. But what is a HUD home, exactly? Here are the basics to help you with your home search: HUD Homes: The Basics HUD homes are foreclosed properties reclaimed by the...

Housing Programs

Property Types

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Posted on 05/08/2022

DIY Guide: Making Your Own Cement Planter

If you’re looking for a DIY project to make something you can use both indoors and outdoors, try making a cement planter. The process for creating your own is simple and only needs a few basic tools and materials. With your finished planter you can enjoy the benefits of container planting either in the yard or inside the...

Cement

Diy

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Posted on 05/01/2022

DIY Ways to Add More Storage to Your Porch or Patio

With small spaces, multi functional furniture is key. Outdoor spaces especially benefit from furniture that is versatile and serves more than one purpose. Probably the most important example is storage. There are many ways you can combine storage solutions with other furnishings, whether they be furniture or purely decorative. What’s even better is that many of these furnishings...

Patio Furniture

Porch

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Posted on 04/24/2022

How to Build the Perfect Closet

Closets are an essential part of any home, but you might not have as many as you need. When you want more storage space in a bedroom, hall or other area, building a closet is an option to consider. With some basic carpentry skills, equipment and tools, you can design and build the ideal closet in any space....

Building

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Posted on 04/17/2022

3 Useful Ways to Repurpose Mason Jars

Mason jars are a DIY and crafting mainstay. With so many uses beyond just canning, many homeowners have gotten used to keeping a few extra jars around the house just in case. If you're interested in more useful ways to repurpose your extra jars, here are some fun and easy craft ideas to inspire you. Spice Sprinkler For...

Crafts

Decor

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Posted on 04/10/2022

What You Need to Know About Shipping Container Homes

For several years now, tiny homes have been popping up on Pinterest and across social media as unique and inviting living spaces. However, most recently, the tiny home trend has evolved into an even more eco-friendly option - shipping container homes. Shipping container homes are residential dwellings that are created out of empty shipping containers that are no...

Eco Friendly Homes

Shipping Container Homes

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Posted on 04/03/2022

Can Contingencies Benefit Sellers?

Contingency clauses in a real estate contract typically come from the buyer. However, there are some contingencies sellers can use in a sale negotiation as well. While they’re less common, knowing the basics can help in selling your home. Here are the main contingencies every seller should know: Kick-Out Clause A kick-out clause is a useful balance to...

Contingency

Contingent

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Posted on 03/27/2022

Bring Order to Cable Chaos: 4 Ways to Organize Your Office

One of the best things you can do to keep your office organized is to invest some time in proper cable management. Tangles of cables and cords for different devices can be chaotic, unsightly and potentially hazardous. While there are plenty of cable management options you can purchase, there are also common items you can repurpose to save...

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