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Improve your home with these quick, inexpensive changes

Is your home starting to look a little worn? Would you like to freshen it up but don’t have a lot of time or cash to spare? No problem. Try these quick, inexpensive fixes. Paint. Paint is one of the easiest, most inexpensive ways to spruce up a space. You can paint almost any surface […]

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Strategies for proper pruning

But while autumn pruning may seem like a good idea, many gardening experts say it is often best for homeowners to wait until winter or early spring before pruning. Although pruning does thin out branches and tame spent blooms, which can be eyesores, pruning also stimulates new growth. Pruning in the autumn, when plants are […]

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How to control ant infestations at home

Few things elicit the ire of homeowners more quickly than insect infestations inside a home. Though many types of insects can find their way into a home, ants tend to be especially skilled at such invasions, causing many a headache among homeowners hoping to send their uninvited houseguests packing once and for all. Ants are […]

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Budget-friendly outdoor renovation ideas

Those with unlimited budgets can enjoy just about any look they desire, but many homeowners may not have the money to go all the way with their outdoor living spaces. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to create budget-friendly spaces that are functional, fun and eye catching. Decks and patios are popular gathering spots outside […]

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How to make a home handicap accessible

Converting a home into a handicap-accessible space can seem like a daunting task that requires adjustments to nearly every part of the house. While the extent of those adjustments depends on the individual who needs to be accommodated, some of the areas homeowners must address when making their homes handicap accessible are universal regardless of […]

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4 ways to discover the design potential of the ‘5th wall’

(BPT) — With autumn just a few short weeks away, many people will soon spend less time on the patio and more time within four walls. Actually, five walls if you include the ceiling. Many homeowners don’t consider ceilings part of their interior design, and it shows. Most are expanses of bland white paint. But […]

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5 fixes for a fabulous bathroom

(BPT) — With Americans working longer hours than ever before, most homeowners yearn for a luxurious place to relax and unwind at the end of a hectic day. This is likely why the bathroom is the most requested home renovation project, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. However, between work, family and other household […]