If you're actively preparing to list your home for sale, resist the temptation to make major home improvements. Nationwide, home improvement projects recoup just 58 cents on the dollar, says Remodeling Magazine. Rather, for a better return on your time and money, focus on the minor projects instead. It's the smaller projects in DC that tend to have a bigger, long-term payoff. So, how do you determine which projects are the "smaller ones"? It's obvious when you think like a … [Read more...]
Oct
03
Fall Fix-Ups For Your Home
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy It's October and the fall season has officially started. For homeowners throughout District of Columbia and nationwide, the change of season is a well-timed, "preventative maintenance" reminder. As temperatures cool, there are a handful of do-it-yourself projects you should undertake in order to keep your home in tip-top shape through the winter. This 4-minute piece from NBC's The Today Show highlights just a few of … [Read more...]
Jun
13
20 Craft Projects To Spice Up Your Home
June 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you have a flair for home decoration projects, Better Homes & Garden has some terrific ideas for you on its website. Titled "Fast and Fabulous Decorating Projects", the lifestyle company offers inspiration for 20 do-it-yourself art projects that can breathe life into old furniture, and add pop to your home. Published in thumbnail format, the guide is quick-to-browse and long on ideas. In addition, because many of the highlighted projects involve the re-purposing and/or the … [Read more...]
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