Winter sneaks up on homeowners every year. The variable weather of the autumn season where it wavers back and forth between cool and warm lulls everyone into thinking it will stay that way. On the warm days, you want to get out and enjoy the sunshine. On the chilly days, you want to stay inside. Then, it suddenly gets cold and stays that way until spring. Do not let your window of opportunity to prepare your home for the winter months pass you buy this year. Here is a checklist of things to go through while you can still comfortably work outdoors.

 

Seal out the Drafts

 

Caulking and expanding foam sealants will not work properly if you try to use them when it really gets cold outside. Take advantage of the mild temperatures of fall days to…

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Every year sees new trends. Compared to past years, most of which featured industrial-inspired home renovation ideas, 2017 has brought in the best home improvement trends yet. Here are some of the popular home improvement trends in 2017.

 

The open floor plan

On account of the many benefits it offers, the open floor plan is one of the most popular home improvement trends in 2017. Homeowners have incorporated the open floor layout to help create a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Apart from connecting interior and exterior spaces, the removal of extra interior walls can open up any living space, making it appear much larger. In addition to giving homeowners a better view of their outdoor landscape, the elimination of visual barriers…

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For many home sellers and home buyers today, a home warranty comes as standard fare during the transaction. In some cases, it is the seller who will purchase a home warranty as an extra perk for buyers interested in purchasing the property.

 

In many more cases, the buyer will choose to purchase a home warranty to help keep home repairs and maintenance costs more reasonable. If you have never bought a home warranty before, you probably have lots of questions, including what a home warranty does and doesn't cover, the average cost of a policy and what type of property makes the best candidate to purchase a home warranty.

 

What Is a Home Warranty?

 

As Investopedia explains, there are important differences between a home warranty and…

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Making a home beautiful is something that is always in progress. Each new item that you use will reflect your personality. Decorations are what make a house feel like a fantastic home.

 

Just like the clothing trends, no one will resist new interior designs. These shiny new decoration pieces, design, amazing colors as well as new furniture styles are now making way into our homes while paving way for outdated designs to get out.

 

Some of the interior designs that are going out of style are as follows;

 

Brass Overkill

 

Brass overkill is one of the known interior design that is falling out of style. This interior design appears to be cheap and is a bit contrived thus its quality doesn't suit those that are required by the…

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5 Tips for a Great Entertaining Space

If you are planning to create a great entertaining space from scratch, than you have come to the right place. Below you will find five great tips for creating the perfect space for entertaining.

1. Keep the Space Nice And Open

If you have the option to create or utilize an area that is very open with a nice area of space in the middle, then use this space to create exactly what you would like to out of this area. You can form seating around the perimeter or add a fountain, fire pit, or television to the middle of the area. The idea behind having an open space is keeping plenty of walking space between people and where they may be playing a game, watching television, eating, or sitting to ensure that everyone…

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4 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like New

Your home likely felt new and fresh during the first few weeks after you bought it. The daily activities in your home can result in stains, scuff marks and a buildup of clutter. Over time, the walls, floors and furniture may start to look dull, worn or dated. When you are ready to make your home look new again, try these four simple tips. Each of these activities is easy to do and is affordable on any budget.

 

Removing Clutter

After you have lived in your home for a while, items start to accumulate. It might even seem like things are multiplying in the back of your closets. What felt like a lot of space when you moved in might now feel cramped and stuffed. Removing some clutter from your home could help…

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Meeting the Challenge of Long Distance House Hunting

Having to relocate to another region or state can sometimes cause anxiety and stress because of the uncertainties associated with a move to an unfamiliar location. Intensive research, careful planning, and organization can alleviate some of the perceived problems associated with relocating to another area or state. House hunting has its own unique challenges regardless of the circumstances, but it is possible to meet these challenges head-on by keeping several important factors in mind. There is an abundant amount of information available online today that makes beginning the search so much easier than it was in the past. The Internet enables home shoppers to do homework in advance without having to…

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4 Signs It’s Time to List With A Realtor

It seemed a great idea at the time. Save yourself the 6 percent commission that you'd have to pay a realtor by selling your home on your own. After all, how difficult is it to put up a “For Sale By Owner (FSBO)” sign on your front lawn and to put an ad on the local paper and in a real estate website. You've even seen enough housing shows to know that you should stage your property inside and out to make it attractive to buyers. You certainly don't need a sales agent to tell you that.

So here it is, six months later, and your home is still on the market with no buyer in sight. Before you reach that sorry state, learn to recognize the four signs that it's time to list with a realtor.

 

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Buying a home is a huge step for anyone. It’s exciting to become a homeowner, and this will likely be the biggest purchase that you make in your entire life. Considering how much homes cost and what a commitment they are, the buying process takes some time, and you definitely don’t want to rush through it. To make sure it goes as smoothly as possible, follow this guide to get through every step of the process.

Figure out What You Can Afford
The last thing you want is to find a house that you love, only to then realize that it’s out of your price range.

Before you even begin looking at houses, you should make sure that you have stable income and savings to cover your expenses for at least three to six months. Financial experts recommend this amount…

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The Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Renting

People often wonder whether they should buy or rent their home. There are many things to take into consideration, not all of them financial. We’ll cover some of the pros and cons of buying vs renting so you can decide which one would be right for you.

 

Renting

You’ve probably heard the saying 'renting is throwing money away'. This is because people equate renting with giving away your hard-earned cash. You’re not building equity when you rent, so when you move out you cannot sell your property or make money from it.

 

Renters, on the other hand, do not have to pay for upkeep or repairs. They are able to move whenever they wish depending upon the lease and often only have to pay a penalty if they…

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