The Internet is great, but you need basic terminology to know the right words to search for the information you need. Old-fashioned books can help you learn so much. They were a great resource when I started my handyman business. A homeowner library can make your journey …
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Real Estate Terminology, Construction Terminology & More
What are they talking about? One of the challenges homeowners have is learning the terminology used to engage in many housing discussions. We started creating blog posts for individual terms but there are simply too many. So we've got links to help you find the real estate terminology, construction …
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10 Low Maintenance Building Materials that Save Time
We work hard all week so it's not surprising that more homeowners are looking for solutions that reduce the amount of time needed to maintain their homes. When you combine this goal with plans for home improvements, using low maintenance building materials makes a lot of sense. You might also …
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Tips for Buying House Building Materials
When buying a house we focus on location, views, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. We rarely think about the house building materials that went into the construction of the house, besides the granite countertops, hardwood floors and other visible features. When you build a custom home or …
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Expert Interview: Crafting and Organizing with Tonya Grant
A home is so much more than four walls, the roof overhead or the appliances in the kitchen. We fill our houses with lots of things, from furniture to clothes and crafting supplies if that's what you love to do. Yet what's most important is how we spend time at home …
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What is a Home Warranty?
Without first hand experience, most homeowners have no idea what is a home warranty. They often confuse a home warranty policy with homeowners insurance. These two homeowner finance options are quite different even though you renew and pay both annually. Homeowner insurance pays for damage and …
