Tag: Home Improvement

Posted on 11/06/2024

Sweat Equity: What It Is & How to Calculate It

Sweat equity is a term used in real estate and in the business world. For real estate, sweat equity refers to the amount of effort a homeowner or investor puts into improving a property. For those interested in flipping homes, this concept is crucial to determining the home's value. Here is some more info about sweat equity to...

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Posted on 10/19/2022

Fencing: How to Choose the Right One for Your Property

Property owners install fences for a wide range of reasons, including privacy, aesthetic enhancement and designating a secure space for loved one to enjoy. Choosing the right fence to achieve the desired effect requires some due diligence, however . By understanding a few basics about fencing materials and how they play into your goals, homeowners can choose their...

Building Materials

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Posted on 09/21/2022

Top Things to Remember before Building Your Fence

Installing a fence for privacy or purely aesthetic reasons improves the peaceful enjoyment of a property. Privacy-seeking property owners often erect six-foot stockade-style fences in their backyards. The classic white picket fence positioned in front yards sets the table for perennial gardens, flowering shrubs and provides eye-catching curb appeal. However, there are a few items many homeowners accidentally...

Fence

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Posted on 08/10/2022

Insurance: Is Your Next Renovation Covered?

Your home insurance policy includes a specific type of coverage called "dwelling coverage." The amount of dwelling coverage that you have is based on your overall home value and the approximate cost to rebuild your home in the event of a total loss. When you renovate your home, you may increase its value — and if you don't...

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Posted on 04/20/2022

3 Items You Can Repurpose for Craft Room Storage

Sometimes the most efficient storage and organization solutions are right in front of us. You may find that there are items around the house you can repurpose for your craft room. If you're not sure where to start, here are some upcycle hacks to inspire you. Reimagine an Entryway Wall Organizer Wall-mounted organizers are useful for collecting important...

Crafting

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Posted on 04/06/2022

Electrical Safety Tips for DIY Construction

When you’re doing DIY construction that involves using power tools or working with wiring, it’s important to be aware of electrical safety. Working with electrical tools and equipment can lead to electrical shock, fires and other hazards if you’re not careful. You can avoid these dangers by making sure you follow these electrical safety tips while tackling DIY...

Construction

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Posted on 02/16/2022

What Types of Minor Upgrades Improve Your Home's Value

When you want to upgrade your home, you don’t have to do a bunch of big, costly changes. Minor upgrades allow you to give your home an updated appearance and improve its functionality while spending less money and time overall. Even though minor upgrades cost less than major ones, it’s still important to determine a budget. This can...

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