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You love the look of natural wood flooring but are afraid to install hardwood because you know the floor will take a beating from the kids, dogs and the heavy day-to-day traffic all too common in modern family life. But you don’t have to sacrifice high style looks for boring sensibility when considering a new flooring option in your home – not if you choose laminate.
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People putting a house on the market can increase the likelihood of getting a better purchase price it they first scour the exterior and surroundings with a pressure washer.
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Moving to a new community can be a great adventure, if you go with the right attitude and a sound strategy for settling in. Make an action plan and you’ll stay focused, organized and proactive -- just what’s needed to put roots down fast.
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With warm weather months here, it’s the perfect season for the annual ritual of performing a spruce up around your home. Planting gardens, improving the look of your lawn and maybe applying a fresh coat of paint to the window trims are on your to-do list. An appealing exterior offers an invaluable first impression to neighbors, friends, and – if you’re trying to sell, which many do prior to the beginning of school in the fall – perspective buyers.
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With the housing crunch keeping more homeowners in homes they’ve outgrown, and the economy keeping renovation budgets tight, more homeowners are looking for smaller home improvement projects that offer big return on investment. While many homeowners may think of remodeling as heavy construction, it’s possible to make a significant change in your home with projects that don’t require any big structural changes.
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The death of a spouse, declining health or safety concerns can trigger the need to move. The first phase comes with the realization that what has been home is no longer suitable. Finding a professional who knows the ropes can make it easier for the more than 29 percent of home sellers age 65 and older who move into an active-adult community or senior-related housing each year.
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If a fire destroyed your four-bedroom home would your insurance carrier expect you to live in a one-bedroom apartment throughout the yearlong process of planning and building your new home? If so, then you'd know that all homeowner policies are not created equal.
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