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When people renovate their homes, they often factor in whether those renovations will add to the resale value. While few homeowners recoup the full cost of home renovations, updated bathrooms and kitchens, plus other improvements, can help you sell your home more quickly, and for more money. The added bonus is if you do the…

If chronic closet clutter plagues your home, here are five neat ways to help you get organized: 1. Make a plan – Assess your organizational problems to come up with a plan to attack the problem. Cluttered closets are a relatively easy fix—closet chaos will take some work. Ask yourself what bothers you the most…

Whether you’ve heard it in the office, a classroom or a soccer field, that old saying about mistakes being valuable learning tools really rings true, doesn’t it? If those mistakes occur during the course of a kitchen renovation, however, it may be difficult to be philosophical about them. Bungle a kitchen redesign, and you’ll either…

Maintaining your home not only makes you feel good, it will pay dividends in increased value and save you headaches by catching minor problems before they become major damage. To plan your home maintenance, start with a detailed assessment. Grab a pad and pencil and take a walk around the house, jotting down all the…

Enlist the help of Mother Nature to increase your comfort level this summer, while lowering your energy costs and environmental footprint. Here are some tips on keeping your home cool, nature’s way: Passive cooling is one way to reduce the reliance on air conditioning in your home. This means preventing heat from entering your home…

If you’re committed to running a greener household all year long, here are some summertime tips to save on energy, keep the heat at bay, and to prepare your home for better energy efficiency this winter: In the Laundry Room: Wash full loads only, but don’t overload your machine. Adjust the water level to suit…

Walkway design is one of the most important – and often overlooked – elements of a successful landscape. At its best, a garden path will gently guide the visitor to the final destination, while providing a visual tour of the best your landscape has to offer. At its most functional, the path leading to your…

Whether you’re replacing an old door or installing one for the first time, a new patio door can add light and comfort to any room. With a variety of styles available, follow these four simple steps to choosing the right patio door for your home: Think about your lifestyle and budget – Keep the people,…

Friday June 29, 2012 was one of the busiest days of the year for most real estate lawyers. Real estate closing days are already stressful occasions for buyers and sellers. However, when they are scheduled for the end of a month, particularly a Friday before a long weekend, there are added concerns for both buyers…