20 Budget-Friendly Ways to Make Your Home More Livable
Challenging economic times may have you tabling major home projects like doing a major kitchen overhaul or adding a swimming pool, but that doesn’t mean that you should forego smaller, budget-friendly upgrades. There are many things you can have done that can really improve the look and the livability of your home, for mere hundreds, rather than thousands, of dollars.
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Weekend Home Upgrades: Fast, Affordable Fix-Ups
With today's falling home prices, one family's well-worn dwelling can quickly become another's dream "starter" home. Interest rates are at historic lows, meaning buyers can get more house than they could a year ago for the same monthly mortgage payment, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
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Spending on Your Home Can Save in the Long Run
Now that warmer weather is here, people are gearing up to make some repairs and updates to their homes. From simple kitchen and bath updates to finishing basements, people have more options than ever when it comes to making purchases that can help them save money and the environment.
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Simple Summer Spruce-Ups
Summer is already in full swing, and the guests are lining up for weekend brunches, pool parties, backyard barbecues and sophisticated dinners. It’s your time to enjoy the summer too, so put down the tools and call the professionals at Handyman Matters today! Refreshing your home’s look is easy by investing in these four areas - - floors, walls, lighting and accents.
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Cost-Saving Tips for Fixing Up Your House to Attract Buyers
by Rachel Koning Beals of Marketwatch
A slower U.S. housing market means sellers can no longer bank on having their pick of offers for properties showing their age and the wear and tear of everyday living. Dressing up, or staging, a home with a thorough cleaning and decorator touches may be vital to luring increasingly fussy buyers. Sellers work within a range of budgets as they prepare a property for sale, often from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Yet many critical fixes don't cost a dime.
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