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Don’t put all your Retirement Eggs in your Home Basket

Some Americans are pinning their retirement hopes on their homes, betting that housing appreciation will continue and compensate for their lack of savings.  But experts warn that adults shouldn’t bank on houses as their only retirement investment – even if real estate appreciation continues. One in 4 U.S. homeowners plan to use their home to fund their retirement, according to a recent survey from Unison, a home co-investing firm. Of […]

todayFebruary 6, 2020

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Give your Brick Fireplace a Facelift with Limewash

Limewash is a thick, clay-like material that you mix with water to create. The amount of water you add determines how thick or thin the wash will be.  Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford advises on his website "Today's Homeowner," that applying a limewash is a quick, easy way to update a fireplace.  Here's how:   If the bricks have soot on them, clean them with a stiff bristle brush. Mix […]

todayFebruary 5, 2020

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Maureen McCormick to Co-Host HGTV’s ‘Frozen in Time’ Home-Design Series

Maureen McCormick is returning to HGTV to co-host her own home-design series with designer Dan Vickery.  Called “Frozen in Time,” the new series was announced in January at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena.   “Maureen McCormick of ‘Brady Bunch’ fame returns to HGTV to help overhaul homes that are stuck in a design time-warp in the new series ‘Frozen in Time,'” HGTV president Jane Latman told […]

todayFebruary 4, 2020

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Small towns across America vie for HGTV ‘Home Town Takeover’

Restoring and revitalizing an old or historic home has its challenges. Fans of HGTV’s popular series Home Town know that – and so do the show’s hosts Ben and Erin Napier. But what about breathing new life into an entire town that’s struggling and in need of some TLC? Now there’s a challenge. But that’s precisely what HGTV has in mind for an all-new concept series Home Town Takeover, a […]

todayFebruary 3, 2020

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Ways to Save Money on Your Home Remodel : Do Your Homework

The main motivation behind a home renovation is to make your house look more beautiful, functional and comfortable. Home remodeling is a special project that needs tons of planning and sometimes a lot of money. And because you may not have the expertise to plan everything from scratch, you usually need the help of professionals.  But did you know that it’s possible to make your remodeling project a success without […]

todayJanuary 31, 2020

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4 Tips for Painting Your Home’s Exterior

Most homeowners turn to professional painters when updating their home’s exterior. However, with the right know-how and proper equipment, painting your home is easy and, let’s face it, more affordable. Homeowners who want to ‘DIY’ the job should consider these 4 tips: 1. Consider the Type of Paint Painting your home requires paint that’s thick and durable. So, you should choose between the two types of paint used for exterior […]

todayJanuary 30, 2020

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What’s the Perfect Temperature for Painting Your House?

It's time - past time, actually - to repaint your house.  But it's the dead of winter.  Or the middle of summer.  Is it too cold/hot to do the job?  What is the perfect temperature to paint a house, anyway? Well, according to home improvement expert Danny Lipford, the maximum and minimum recommended temperatures for exterior paint vary depending on the type (oil or latex) and specific brand of paint […]

todayJanuary 29, 2020

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Ways to Save Money on Your Home Remodel : DIY when you can, and when you can’t, Hire Smart

The main motivation behind a home renovation is to make your house look more beautiful, functional and comfortable. Home remodeling is a special project that needs tons of planning and sometimes a lot of money. And because you may not have the expertise to plan everything from scratch, you usually need the help of professionals.  But did you know that it’s possible to make your remodeling project a success without […]

todayJanuary 27, 2020

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Ways to Save Money on Your Home Remodel : Plan Backward

The main motivation behind a home renovation is to make your house look more beautiful, functional and comfortable. Home remodeling is a special project that needs tons of planning and sometimes a lot of money. And because you may not have the expertise to plan everything from scratch, you usually need the help of professionals.  But did you know that it’s possible to make your remodeling project a success without […]

todayJanuary 24, 2020

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