When I walked up to the front of a brick rowhouse in North Philly last month, nothing seemed wrong. The house looked like its neighbors on either side, and the row of homes looked like any other residential Philly block. Then a mother and son living in one of the homes led me into their […]
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Casual Elegance With Ample Room for a Chef This retired couple bought a Colonial-style home in Sterling, Massachusetts, on 4 acres to be closer to their growing family and granddaughter. While they loved the classic architecture, they wanted to update the home’s neutral interiors. A big focus was revamping the kitchen and its basic honey
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7 of the Most Genius Self-Made Projects by Engineers Here are some great homemade products to whet your DIY-engineering appetite. Source link
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The 8 Best Circular Saws of 2025 When it comes to woodworking efficiency and versatility, few tools match the raw cutting power of a high-quality circular saw. Unlike the precision-focused miter saws that excel at angled cuts or stationary table saws, circular saws combine mobility with impressive cutting capacity, and each comes in a convenient
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In early April, amid the most volatile portion of the market’s reaction to the tariff announcement, mortgage rates were officially over 7% for a single day. By the middle of the following week, they were well on their way lower, ultimately ending the month just over 6.8%. Since then, it’s been tough sledding for bonds
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How the Houzz Pro Client Dashboard Works for You What Is the Client Dashboard? When you work with a pro who uses Houzz Pro tools, they can give you access to a Client Dashboard to monitor, track and advance your home remodeling or design project or new build. This is a private portal that includes
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11 Ways to Age-Proof Your Bathroom Niedfeldt Home RemodelingSave Photo 4. Increase the Height of Your Vanity The standard vanity height is 31½ inches (not including your countertop). This isn’t high enough for some homeowners. Raising the cabinet height to 34½ inches (this will reach standard kitchen counter height, including a 1½ inch countertop) can
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Tuesday brought the release of an economic report that has frequently been responsible for big swings in mortgage rates. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the earlier of the two big inflation reports from the US government, and inflation is a big deal for interest rates. In general, higher inflation coincides with higher rates and
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Staging a home that is for sale is effective, according to a survey of real estate agents conducted by the National Association of Realtors. Staging a home that is for sale — with new, but neutral furniture and art to make the home appealing to more buyers — is effective, according to a survey of
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Classic Style for Aging in Place Sebring Design BuildSave Photo This view from the window toward the entry provides a good look at the bathroom’s layout. From front to back on the left, there’s a second vanity that is wheelchair-accessible (not shown), the shower, a linen cabinet and a door that leads to the walk-in
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