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2019 Home Color Trends

The question I get asked the most? What paint color should I use? According to Pantone, a global authority on color, the 2019 color of the year is LIVING CORAL. ...

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Military Weekend Warrior Project: Low Cost Den Design Update

Many homes built in the 1980’s were built with formal rooms in mind. This renovation home is no different. Although many homeowners are choosing to walk away from h...

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One Weekend Project Idea: Wall Plank Installation

Every home has some form of wood detail that adds a sense of endurance and natural warmth. Wall planks have taken wood’s decorative trait to a higher level — comple...

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Kitchens

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The Anatomy of a Kitchen Cabinet

You don’t need to know the nitty-gritty details of cabinets to get a great set installed. But if you are wondering why some kitchen cabinets cost so much more than ...

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How to measure your kitchen for new cabinets

When planning for new kitchen cabinets, what do I need to measure? Taking measurements is the first step when planning for new kitchen cabinets. You need to see wha...

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Selecting Custom Cabinetry for Kitchen Remodels

When you're considering a remodel for your kitchen, upgrading your cabinets is going to make a big impact on the overall look as well as the efficiency of the space...

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Bathrooms

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4 Bathroom Designs to Avoid in an Investment Property

Investors who purchase homes that need a little TLC often are forced to become interior designers in a pinch while renovating rooms like a bathroom. Working within ...

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Bathroom DIY: Tub Versus Shower

When renovating a home, decisions made at the beginning of the process can truly affect usage for years and decades to come.

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Family Bathroom Design to Maximize Efficiency

As your family grows and evolves, you may find your home's bathroom at the center of a lot of territorial disputes. The parents need to get ready for work, teenager...

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Flooring

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Great, Low-Cost Floors for Your High Traffic Areas

Whether you're touching up your home with the intention of putting it on the market or you just need a more durable flooring option for those high traffic rooms of ...

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Choosing the Right Flooring for Your Basement

It’s time to turn your basement into real livable space for your family to enjoy. There are a lot of decisions to be made, but before you pick your lighting or even...

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5 Benefits of Bamboo Flooring

Since first hitting the market in the early 1990s, bamboo flooring has rapidly grown in popularity. For those unfamiliar with the material, however, the choice of b...

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Exterior

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How Can Summer's Heat and Humidity Affect Your DIY Painting Project?

Summer is the perfect season for DIY painting projects. A little exterior paint on your home or wood stain on the deck increases your curb appeal and beautifies you...

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Make a Statement With the Right Front Door

It's the first thing that people notice when they pull in front of your home, and it's the first thing that welcomes your guests: the front door! If you're ready t...

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Entry Doors: Wood Vs. Fiberglass

Though it may seem like a minor home detail, entry doors do a lot more than provide an inviting entryway into your home. Yes -- entry doors can also provide energy...

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Property Management

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3 Spring Cleaning Tips For Landlords

Do you enjoy making your hard-earned money grow? I know I do. It's one of the many reasons I have invested in rental properties. Forbes magazine states, "even with ...

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Landlords: Tips for Managing Multiple Properties

If you own multiple homes or multifamily homes that you rent out, acting as your own landlord can help you to maximize the amount of money you can earn. However, ef...

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4 Bathroom Designs to Avoid in an Investment Property

Investors who purchase homes that need a little TLC often are forced to become interior designers in a pinch while renovating rooms like a bathroom. Working within ...

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