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Very few things in a home can make such a difference to both form and function as new floors. Flooring reflects not only your style and personality, but also your lifestyle. The right floor can make it easier to keep your home cleaner, hide imperfections, and set the mood for a cozy living space. An [Read More]

Popcorn is great with a movie or possibly for stringing around an old-fashioned Christmas tree, but its a little less universally loved when its applied to the ceiling as a texture. Popcorn ceiling, a type of texture that looks a lot more like cottage cheese than popcorn, was widely used in homes fr [Read More]

Chances are, youve at least heard of building permits even if you havent applied for one yourself. Going by their name alone, you can probably guess the general gist of what these permits are used for. You might be surprised to find out that a lot of homeowners dont really know that much about build [Read More]

Custom windows can really add a lot of life and personality to your home. They can also be a great option if you struggle with getting enough natural light with your currently installed windows. Installing custom windows is kind of a big decision though, especially if you arent really sure what sort [Read More]

When youre shopping for a home, it can feel like youre hemorrhaging money. Youve got all sorts of things to pay for, from loan application fees to home inspections, so when the issue of earnest money comes up unexpectedly, it can be a slam on the brakes moment. Now that the days of low to no down pa [Read More]

Good lighting is important in many places in the home. When youre working in the kitchen, though, having sufficient lighting to see what youre doing is vital. Poor lighting in your kitchen can make cooking and other tasks a pain, especially if the lighting leaves shadows in areas that you use a lot. [Read More]

When rates are low, it can seem like the ideal time to refinance your mortgage. After all, who doesnt like a lower interest rate? There are lots of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, such as adding on or trying to streamline your expenses, but whats really involved in the process?Mortgage Refi [Read More]

Buying a house can be incredibly exciting and terrifying at the same time, especially if its your first or second home. For a lot of buyers today, the idea of getting a killer deal is the ultimate goal, one that you may have heard is possible with a bank-repossessed property (also known as a real es [Read More]

There are several so-called smart assistants on the market now, providing users with hands-free access to information and services from their smartphone or dedicated smart devices. One of these, the Google Assistant, has recently introduced a number of new features that can be used with Google Home [Read More]

Fall is a little bit like a reverse spring. Everything is starting to wind down as winter approaches, and for a lot of gardeners, thats a sad time. It doesnt have to be, though; fall can be a time for laying the groundwork for spring plants and creating dazzling garden displays.What to PlantFall pla [Read More]