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4 Resolutions for Home Improvements to Make in 2020
With the New Year just beginning, it's time to think about resolutions to improve your life. Many people give up bad habits related to their health or finances while others start something new, such as taking a college class or changing jobs.
One of the most important improvements you can make this year involves your home. Make 2020 the year when you make key home improvements, such as these, that'll make it more valuable and appealing:
Foundation and Roof
Start with the basic essentials of your home. Check the foundation for cracks, settling or movement, and have those problems expertly assessed. Do the same for your roof to ensure adequa...
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Home Prices Now 15 Percent Higher Than Last Peak
In October, home prices rose 3.3 percent year-over-year, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic/Case-Shiller Indices, bringing them a milestone 15 percent-plus higher than their last peak, in July 2006.
The complete data for the 20 markets measured by S&P:
Atlanta, Ga.
October/September: 0.4%
Year-Over-Year: 4.2%
Boston, Mass.
October/September: 0%
Year-Over-Year: 3.4%
Charlotte, N.C.
October/September: 0.4%
Year-Ove...
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5 Home Areas to Purge in the New Year
While the new year is often a time of revitalized goals, it is also an excellent time for purchasing unwanted clutter and junk, Circle a weekend in the first few months of the year and plan for purging. The following areas are a great place to start.
Kitchen cabinets. Pull everything out of your kitchen cabinets and examine your items for frequency of use. If you have duplicates, worn items or well-intentioned gadgets you rarely use, pull them aside for donation or re-sell.
Linen closets. When was the last time you itemized your linen closet? Empty out your space and look for linens that are stained, damaged, faded or, in general, have seen better days. Cut them up into rags or store them for drop cloths for your next painting project.
Storage spaces. Storage spots--whether it's the attic, garage or that closet in the basement--are ofte...
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New Home? Use This Move-In Checklist
After an exhaustive search, you've finally found and closed on your new home and are ready to move in! While your mind might be all about painting, decorating and buying furniture, don't overlook the important practical steps that should be taken upon arrival.
Consider this helpful move-in guideline from Lowe's to make sure you're safe and sound in your new home...then you can focus on being stylish, too!
1. Change the locks. You can't be sure that the keys to your new home are the only ones in existence, so play it safe and change the locks. Now is a good time to consider home automation with smart locks and keyless entry, too.
2. Reprogram the garage door op...
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4 Signs Termites Have Made Themselves at Home in Your Home
Having a pest problem in your home, although irritating, happens more often than you may think. Likely, every homeowner will experience battling pests at some point.
Although you've probably heard of people having rat and roach infestations, people often forget about termites because their effects aren't as visible. Termites are small insects that eat through and live in wood. If you reside in an area where termites are common, it's important you know what to look for:
The Sounds
Despite their small size, termites are actually pretty noisy creatures. In fact, one of the most notable signs that you have termites is the sound they produce,...