Tackling the Remodel

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How Do Eco-Friendly Features Impact Home Sales

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Top 10 Home Projects to Recoup Costs at Resale

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Preparation Key to Interior Painting Success

By Keith Loria, Rismedia.com One of the easiest ways to give a room a quick makeover before putting your home on the market is by adding a fresh coat of paint. While picking the right color is typically an exciting part of the process, it’s crucial that you prepare well ahead of time […]

How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right […]

The Value of a Remodel

Understanding Your Contractor

By: ClientDirect On average, a homeowner in the U.S. spends $5,000 annually on home improvement projects. That’s a lot of contractors and conversations that could go the wrong way if you don’t understand “contractor lingo.” Here are tips to help you be successful with your next renovation project. When He Says Nothing At All Like […]

DIY Summer Home Improvement Projects

By: Maggie Olague, ClientDIRECT™ Summer is a popular time for homeowners to make improvements to their home. With a little patience and a trip or two to the local hardware store, homeowners can change the look of their home while increasing the value of the house with these DIY home improvement projects. […]

If these walls could talk…. (updated)

Now that the dust has settled with the house and the Mills Act contract has been approved, it is time to start prioritizing other projects- the sidewalk, curb, and driveway apron need to be replaced, the lot needs to be landscaped, the patio needs to be tiled, the permitted structure in the back needs to […]

Fresh air shouldn’t be only outdoors

, By Lew Sichelman LATIMES.com Most people spend more than 50% of their time indoors, so it is important to pay attention to the quality of the air in your home. And that means more than installing a few carbon monoxide detectors or testing for radon. Mold can cause severe health problems, for example. Ditto […]