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HGTV star and professional property flipper Johnathan Scott is well accustomed to making design dreams come true for homeowners who have champagne taste on a beer budget.In a recent interview with lifestyle editors at PureWow.com, a lifestyle destination focused on...
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Buying a home often requires years of saving for a down payment, which is money that a buyer pays upfront toward the cost of a house. This is the immediate equity that a buyer has when purchasing a home. Unless buying with cash funds, the rest of the money comes from...
First, establish eye level, which in most houses is 57 to 60 inches from the floor.The center of the picture should be at this point.Second, consider your space. Is your artwork landscape or portrait?Coordinate that with the space, or hang portraits side by side and...
Utility bills seem to go up every year"and every year we hear the call to save our nation’s natural resources. Financial management site Quicken.com suggests seven savvy ways to save on electric, gas, and water bills while helping to save our planet in the...
New buyers can get overwhelmed by the additional expenses incurred during homeownership. Besides making monthly mortgage payments, homeowners may have to pay for gardening, pest control, pool maintenance, plumbing fixes, electrical work and more.But the good news is...
Flooding can happen anytime, anywhere. And damages are generally not included in your homeowners policy. But two devices can flood-proof your home: a backflow valve, and a sump pump.Both control floodwaters by redirecting them.A backflow valve directs overflow to an...
Eco-friendly features are all the rage today as homeowners commit to living greener lives. But for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, where do you begin?For many, the answer is the kitchen. The central hub of the home, the kitchen offers a perfect...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Taxes are an unfortunate fact of life. However, the tax code includes several provisions that can help homeowners save money when it’s time to file their returns. Making improvements to your home could potentially save you a significant amount of money, both now and...
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HGTV star and professional property flipper Johnathan Scott is well accustomed to making design dreams come true for homeowners who have champagne taste on a beer budget.In a recent interview with lifestyle editors at PureWow.com, a lifestyle destination focused on...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Buying a home often requires years of saving for a down payment, which is money that a buyer pays upfront toward the cost of a house. This is the immediate equity that a buyer has when purchasing a home. Unless buying with cash funds, the rest of the money comes from...
First, establish eye level, which in most houses is 57 to 60 inches from the floor.The center of the picture should be at this point.Second, consider your space. Is your artwork landscape or portrait?Coordinate that with the space, or hang portraits side by side and...
Utility bills seem to go up every year"and every year we hear the call to save our nation’s natural resources. Financial management site Quicken.com suggests seven savvy ways to save on electric, gas, and water bills while helping to save our planet in the...
New buyers can get overwhelmed by the additional expenses incurred during homeownership. Besides making monthly mortgage payments, homeowners may have to pay for gardening, pest control, pool maintenance, plumbing fixes, electrical work and more.But the good news is...
Flooding can happen anytime, anywhere. And damages are generally not included in your homeowners policy. But two devices can flood-proof your home: a backflow valve, and a sump pump.Both control floodwaters by redirecting them.A backflow valve directs overflow to an...
Eco-friendly features are all the rage today as homeowners commit to living greener lives. But for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, where do you begin?For many, the answer is the kitchen. The central hub of the home, the kitchen offers a perfect...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Taxes are an unfortunate fact of life. However, the tax code includes several provisions that can help homeowners save money when it’s time to file their returns. Making improvements to your home could potentially save you a significant amount of money, both now and...