Bigger and more expensive projects, rising new home prices, curb appeal and energy efficiency all contributed to a slight gain in remodeling projects’ payback at resale, with an average return of 64.4 percent return if the home is sold within a year. That’s up from 62 percent in the 2015 report and the second-highest return… Read More
Next to plumbing, painting is my worst nightmare. Anything at all that can make it easier is welcome advice. Of course, the last time I actually painted anything was before I had a wife 🙂 ~Bill By John Voket In our last segment, I started poking around the kitchen with Debbie Zimmer with the Paint… Read More
Did you know colder temperatures can make it harder to determine the functionality of a home’s systems? If you’re purchasing a home at a time when temperatures are falling, it’s important to enlist the services of a seasoned home inspector, says the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA), especially when assessing the HVAC system. When… Read More
Contributed by Kaitlin Krull, Modernize Keeping and maintaining a beautiful backyard is an important part of home ownership. However, at Modernize we know that landscaping and restyling your outdoor space can quickly get expensive. If you don’t have the money for luxury-grade backyard transformations, IKEA is the answer. Make your garden’s flat pack dreams come… Read More
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By Barbara Pronin Keeping up your home’s curb appeal shows more than pride of ownership. It shows respect for your neighbors – and when or if you decide to sell, a well-maintained home means it will sell faster and likely for top dollar. Similarly, maintaining your home’s interior is likely to pay off in the… Read More
Have you ever considered buying a ‘flipped’ home? Flipping is the process of buying, remodeling, and reselling a home in the shortest amount of time possible. Watch this quick video for some general tips of buying a flipped home. A flipped home can be a fantastic purchase but you do need to be careful. Work… Read More
Whether planning to sell the house, have it rented out, or simply for personal satisfaction, a little renovation and upgrade is always necessary to help increase its market value. In order to boost a house’s value in the market, it is first important to learn what prospective buyers or tenants are searching for in a… Read More
Tackling and completing our own home improvement projects can make the rewarding experience of home ownership even more personal and gratifying. Many of us have grand plans for DIY projects, only to put them off for months, and even years, as we try to find both money and time. So if your dollars and hours… Read More
Your home is your refuge, and it’s important to take stock occasionally and consider some affordable but noticeable improvements. Home improvement projects don’t have to break the bank or take a lot of your time. There are plenty of projects you can handle yourself in just a weekend. Here are 5 suggestions. No. 1: Freshen… Read More
