Did you get a nice chunk of change with your tax return? Consider using it for home improvement projects that will increase your home's curb appeal. The examples below upgrades are all under $3,000. Uses of Your Tax Return to Boost Your Home’s Exterior 1. Replace door No. 1 As one of the ... » Learn More about Uses of Your Tax Return to Boost Your Home’s Exterior
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Buyers Beware: You may well be Under Surveillance
Surprise, home buyers: You might be on hidden camera. You may believe you’re having private discussions about the merits of a homeowner’s wallpaper, the ugly, orange tiles inside the bathrooms, or perhaps the to-die-for bay windows while you tour a property. But what people often don’t realize is ... » Learn More about Buyers Beware: You may well be Under Surveillance
Smart homes? Wait until you see this
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in household gadgets is "gigantic," reported by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. Speaking to the Code conference here, Bezos, whose company has a hit on its hand together with the Echo connected speaker, said, "It's hard to ... » Learn More about Smart homes? Wait until you see this
Keep an eye out: Top 10 Building Code Violations
Here’s an alarming stat: About 45 percent of residential field inspections reveal a code violation, according to the Common Code Violations survey released in 2013 by the International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders. With that said, inspectors are reporting fewer ... » Learn More about Keep an eye out: Top 10 Building Code Violations
Be inventive: Exterior Considerations When House Hunting
Most home buyers concentrate on what’s within the house, but neglecting the outside might cost you. It’s easy to get tunnel vision while house hunting. Any time you fall hard and fast for a house, you may be ready to do just about anything to make it your very own. But regardless of whether you’ve ... » Learn More about Be inventive: Exterior Considerations When House Hunting