Here’s what you shouldn’t do Climbing around on your roof can be dangerous – professionals wear protective harnesses and are trained to work on the roof. Replacing a load bearing wall requires permitting and a construction engineer to ensure adequate replacement posts. Are you ready to get your weekend warrior on and tackle some home […]
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Bright and Open in White, Wood and Green With three energetic boys, these Georgia homeowners wanted a more open, functional layout to replace their aging kitchen and closed-off dining room. The husband, a skilled general contractor, was comfortable doing the construction work; the wife had plenty of creative ideas. But the couple needed help turning
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Mortgage rates have generally been falling since May 21st and have done nothing but move lower for more than 2 weeks. That winning streak finally came to an end today with the average lender moving up 0.06% for a top tier 30yr fixed quote. While that’s a moderately big jump for a single day, if
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EL PORTAL, FLA. (WSVN) – A pediatrician from Oklahoma has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her 4-year-old daughter at a short-term rental home in El Portal, authorities said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Dr. Neha Gupta was taken into custody in Oklahoma City following an
Staging helps homes sell faster and for more, NAR found. Key areas include the living room and kitchen. Agents urge sellers to declutter and make minor updates. CHICAGO — Looks matter when it comes to real estate — and taking the time to spruce up a home before the for-sale sign goes up could lead
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4 Bathrooms With Fabulous Floating Vanities Before Photo Becky HarrisSave Photo “After” photo by Gina Sabatella Photography 4. Bright and Balanced Bathroom at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple and their babyLocation: Burbank, CaliforniaSize: 44 square feet (4.1 square meters)Designer: Neela Woodard DesignContractor: John Brennan Construction Before: At just 44 square feet, this Burbank, California,
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10 Ways to Refresh Your Patio Mindy Gayer Design Co.Save Photo 1. Do a Deep Clean Sometimes, the simplest approach is also the most rewarding. Patio surfaces are designed to take a lot of wear and tear, so you may not notice when they’re not looking quite as pristine as they once were. To keep
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50 Easy DIY Arts and Crafts for Kids to Try at Home 1 Pipe Cleaner Garland Mike Garten Pipe cleaners can be used to make simple yet stunning garland. Simply loop pieces of pipe cleaner together (metallics work) and twist the ends to secure each piece. SHOP PIPE CLEANERS 2 Floral Wreath Mike Garten Here’s
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It’s been 88 days since the average 30yr fixed mortgage rate was as low as it is today–close enough to 3 months. Some lenders may be higher or lower than they were yesterday depending on whether or not changed rates yesterday afternoon. Mortgage lenders prefer to set rates once per day, but can “reprice” if
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Staging a home in Boston before listing could lead to a nearly $38,000 return on investment, according to a new study from home decor company Level Frames. The study analyzed the 50 most populous cities in the United States using data from Zillow and the National Association of Realtors and identified the places where home
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