The first step to improving your credit score is to know what your score is. The three major credit bureaus are required to provide a free copy of your report every year, so go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com to request a free report every 4 months. Correct errors: Go over your report and
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Kitchens For All Budgets
Around 1.5 million homeowners will redo their kitchen this year; here is a quick look at what various remodel budgets will get you: Do it yourself: Costs around $5,000 and takes around 1 month to complete. This would mainly include painting the cabinets and walls yourself, installing a vinyl floor,
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Don’t completely rely on reviews: Not all online reviews are impartial so you need to be careful about not just going off reviews. Ask for referrals from people that you know and trust. Use word of mouth: It’s always a good idea to get recommendations from people that you
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Clean up: A well manicured lawn shows potential buyers that you take pride in your home and that you have taken care of it. Having a unkempt lawn may scare off buyers before they even step through the door. If you have a power washer, use it to
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No potted plants: Green leaves breathe life into your home and purify the air (indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air) and have been known to reduce stress levels. Try potting a Prayer Plant, Kalanchoe, a Ponytail Palm or a Philodendron. Your only light source
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When adding features to your yard, it’s important to not only install what you love, but to think about adding something that adds value as well. The Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey ranks outdoor features that are rising in popularity: Outdoor lighting: (98.3% of architects rated this as very popular) Lighting
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Don’t completely rely on reviews: Not all online reviews are impartial so you need to be careful about not just going off reviews. Ask for referrals from people that you know and trust. Use word of mouth: It’s always a good idea to get recommendations from people that you
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Online real estate site ZipRealty asked about 1,000 home buyers what their list of desired features are in a home; here is a breakdown of the responses: Garage or parking space 86.8% Master suite 78.9% Plenty of storage space 72% Large/walk in closets 66.5% Guest bedroom 66.4% Outdoor entertainment
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Are you looking for ways to improve the curb appeal of your home without taking a big chunk out of your wallet? Here are 9 ways to do just that: Add mulch: Mulch goes a long way in instantly giving your yard a face lift. The darker the mulch, the bigger
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1. Using cheap applicators: In order to do a nice job, it’s important to invest in quality rollers and brushes. 2. Not preparing: Repair work needs to be done to the walls prior to painting in order to ensure your painting surface is clean, dry, and free of loose debris. 3. Overextending
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