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9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits
Indoor evenings on the couch are so last year. Literally. Relaxing around a fire and under the stars is about to be the place for a perfect night. But a built-in fire pit can cost upward of $5,000 for an … Continue reading
9 Tools Every DIYer Needs
Those spare Allen wrenches and $1 tape measure from Ikea aren’t going to cut it if you’re making real home improvements. Here are the nine essential tools you need to start hammering out great projects: #1 Two Hammers You know … Continue reading
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Tagged appliances, bathroom, building, Construction, contractor, design, DIY, drywall, equipment, fireplace, home, homes, house, improve, improvement, improvements, kitchen, molding, moving, potential, project, projects, quality, tile, tools
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How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Home & Yard
A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s 7 ways to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. … Continue reading
Posted in Home Owner Tips
Tagged bug free zone, bug repellant, bugs, building, bushes, color, curb appeal, deck, design, grass, gutter, home, house, houselogic, indoor, insect control, keep bugs away, lawn, national association of realtors, outdoor patio, siding
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A Pandemic Makeover
Interior designer Esther Dormer(link is external) sought to give an old space a new life. She bought a dilapidated unit in an abandoned, 80-year-old building in Pittsburgh in March 2020, recognizing the potential in its stunning cityscape views and desirable … Continue reading
7 Painting Hacks to Get the Look of a Pro — Without the Pro Price
Like this easy hack: coat paint brushes in fabric softener to keep bristles soft. A DIY painting job doesn’t have to equal crooked lines, besmirched floors, and ceramic sinks speckled with robin’s egg blue. Use these easy painting hacks, to … Continue reading
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Tagged design, distinctive properties, drywall, hiring a contractor, home design, improve, improvement, lighting, lights, makeovers, national association of realtors, neutral colors, neutral palette, new, paint, project, repainting siding and trim, supplies
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3 Ways to Design the Perfect Kitchen Island
Large islands have become the prominent feature in kitchens. Home remodelers are realizing its importance and have made it the focus area of their projects. In a survey of nearly 2,600 homeowners(link is external), a third said they added an island … Continue reading
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Tagged 21, age, art, cabinets, color, counter, custom, data, design, existing, focus, gray, home, homeowner, homeowners, kit, kitchen, light, lighting, low, most, NAR, national, national association of realtors, new, open, project, projects, realtor, remodel, renovation, rent, Sale, Sales, survey, trend, trends, VA, WA
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