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Siding is a critical component of a home that protects it from extreme temperatures, rain, snow and wind. Although siding is designed to last many years, it can become damaged over time by repeated exposure to the elements and lack of maintenance. If your homes siding...
If youre a new homeowner, this may be your first summer in your new house, and one of the things you should be doing to take advantage of the warmer weather is replacing your glass windows with window screens, and adding screen doors to your entryways.There are myriad...
There are more materials, colors, and patterns available in kitchen countertops than ever before"and since many are close in price, the decision may be even harder.The product testers at Consumer Reports scratched, stained and scorched seven of the leading contenders....
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Many people have debts that they are unable to repay. Sometimes, this is a result of overspending. In many cases, it occurs because of a job loss, an illness or injury that makes it impossible to work, or a divorce. When people are buried in debt, bankruptcy may seem...
Tiny homes dont cost much, but they can require a tiny mortgage.Unless you have $30,000 in cash to buy the average tiny home of 200 square feet, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to get a mortgage on a tiny home. A mortgage requires that a home be placed on a...
With rent rising and family sizes decreasing, millennials have started to opt for smaller alternatives when it comes to real estate. Maybe the trend came from IKEA showrooms, the micro-housing wave, or simply from growing accustomed to sharing apartments with one too...
Homeowners insurance is supposed to cover catastrophes such as fires, hurricanes and a tree falling through the roof. But there are some much lesser problems that a typical insurance policy can cover.Here are some of the surprising things covered by many home...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Blending rustic charm with modern style is one of those design trends that continues to impress. Whether you have a historic home in need of an updated aesthetic or, conversely, youre looking to introduce some countryside appeal to your contemporary abode, its a...
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Siding is a critical component of a home that protects it from extreme temperatures, rain, snow and wind. Although siding is designed to last many years, it can become damaged over time by repeated exposure to the elements and lack of maintenance. If your homes siding...
If youre a new homeowner, this may be your first summer in your new house, and one of the things you should be doing to take advantage of the warmer weather is replacing your glass windows with window screens, and adding screen doors to your entryways.There are myriad...
There are more materials, colors, and patterns available in kitchen countertops than ever before"and since many are close in price, the decision may be even harder.The product testers at Consumer Reports scratched, stained and scorched seven of the leading contenders....
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Many people have debts that they are unable to repay. Sometimes, this is a result of overspending. In many cases, it occurs because of a job loss, an illness or injury that makes it impossible to work, or a divorce. When people are buried in debt, bankruptcy may seem...
Tiny homes dont cost much, but they can require a tiny mortgage.Unless you have $30,000 in cash to buy the average tiny home of 200 square feet, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to get a mortgage on a tiny home. A mortgage requires that a home be placed on a...
With rent rising and family sizes decreasing, millennials have started to opt for smaller alternatives when it comes to real estate. Maybe the trend came from IKEA showrooms, the micro-housing wave, or simply from growing accustomed to sharing apartments with one too...
Homeowners insurance is supposed to cover catastrophes such as fires, hurricanes and a tree falling through the roof. But there are some much lesser problems that a typical insurance policy can cover.Here are some of the surprising things covered by many home...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Blending rustic charm with modern style is one of those design trends that continues to impress. Whether you have a historic home in need of an updated aesthetic or, conversely, youre looking to introduce some countryside appeal to your contemporary abode, its a...