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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

Before and After: 20 Incredible Small Bathroom Makeovers

From changing the paint color to knocking down walls, see how your favorite HGTV hosts take on these tiny bathrooms.

Best Tips for Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

Even a small bathroom can require costly materials for a complete overhaul. But this project doesn't have to break the bank. We recently remodeled a bathroom for about $2600, plus what we paid a plumber to move some water lines. Here's what we learned tha

Painting Concrete Floors? Follow These 3 Key Steps

Fresh color solves everything! And it's easy when you can rely on innovative tools to take the heavy lifting out of prepping and painting concrete floors.

Common Signs of Mold

Learn about the common signs of mold so that you can easily identify if you have mold in your home or business.

Seven Tips to Find a Reliable Contractor

by Katie Weismiller On April 30, 2014<br>If a DIY renovation is not your style, no vendor is more important than a contractor you can trust to execute your design vision . National renovation experts share below the qualities every legitimate contractor should possess, and how to determine if a contractor is the best fit for your project. Follow this advice to find the pro who will transform your house into your dream home<br>1. Ask for professional referrals<br>It may be…

Why You Should Hire an Electrical Contractor

Here is why we know that you are better off hiring electrical contractors to safely, professionally, and properly complete all of your electrical repairs and upgrades.

The Benefits of Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

Here are the benefits of hiring a remodeling contractor instead of trying to do the work yourself.

Property Management for Single-Family Homes: Tricks of the Trade

Here’s some of my best advice for how to deal with some potentially challenging situations when managing single-family homes.

Which costs more: A single-family home or a condo?

Most of us tend to believe that downtown condo living is expensive—certainly more so than living in a suburban single-family home. But what if I could shatter that preconceived notion that urban l…

The answer for affordable housing? Single-family homes

Rentals in single-family homes and small multifamily buildings are a viable solution for helping the significant lack of affordable homes in the housing market. But in order for this to happen, these three policies need to change.

US builders boost single-family home construction

When Does Buying New Construction Single-Family Homes Make Sense?

For some, the lure of a freshly built single-family home that has never been inhabited is a no-brainer. Others prefer the perks that come with dated construction—prime locations, established neighborhoods, the character of old world construction, and so on.

For single-family homes on small lots, builders must up their game

Small-lot developments have long been plagued by complexity: how to box together single-family homes on tight, row house-style parcels while maintaining privacy. Who wants to watch a neighbor washing his dishes, or worse?

Should I Buy a Condo or Single-Family Home?

When buying a residence, considering between a single family home and a condo and knowing both sides can help potential homeowners make informed decisions.

5 Non-Traditional Questions to Ask to Select a Remodeling Contractor

Learn 5 non-traditional questions to ask to choose the right kitchen, bathroom or basement remodeling contractor

Are Condos Harder to Sell Than Regular Single-Family Homes?

Are condos harder to sell than single family homes? Not necessarily. Learn why.

Townhouse, Condo, or Single Family Home?

With the low interest rates we’ve seen lately, there’s an opportunity for those who thought they were previously priced out of the market to afford a

Single Family Homes vs. Multi-Unit Apartments: Which Investment is Right for You?

There are pros and cons to both single family homes and apartments. So, what are the differences? And how do you determine which is right for you? Let’s take a look.

Single Family Home Investing: An In-Depth Look at the Pros & Cons

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