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Home-Improvement Lessons From the Pros

Considering a major home project, but not sure where to start? Learn from someone who’s been through the maddening, thrilling, terrifying and, ultimately, rewarding process of home renovation. Money Magazine’s Josh Garskof is a home-improvement columnist who knows what he’s … Read more »

Get Smart: 2013 Kitchen Trends

The reports coming out of last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas suggest that kitchen appliances are about to get smart. Don’t start humming the Jetsons theme song yet — we’re not talking about Rosey-style housekeepers. But we … Read more »

Increase Your Home’s Value

Last year was a turning point for the beleaguered housing market, which saw home prices finally bottom out and, at least according to one index, rise consistently throughout the second half of the year. If that news has you considering … Read more »
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Tiny Specks May Add up to Heaps of Trouble

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Get Rid of Outdated Wallpaper

What makes this home-improvement task different from the rest is that you can actually do it yourself using mostly things you have lying around the house, plus a few minor accessories.

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Keep the Gutters Flowing

A clogged or damaged gutter system can lead to foundation problems, water intrusion in basements or crawlspaces, and deterioration of trim boards.

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