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Home buyers can gain a wealth of information about a property by attending an open house. Spotting problems that hide in plain sight can save trouble—and needless expense—down the road.
Typical Range: $1,500 to $3,500 National Average: $2,500Local building codes require builders to install a minimum amount of insulation in new homes and during remodeling projects, but...
For decades, gardeners and horticultural hobbyists have dragged around heavy hoses, fighting their inevitable kinks and stiffness in cold weather. Enter the expandable hose—it typically w...
Building a new house is a complex undertaking that must comply with building codes, ordinances, and even homeowners associations, so you may think house design is best left to the pros. S...
Q: We recently bought a new house, and we're going to finish out the basement for added living space. We plan to do all the work ourselves, so do we need to pull a permit? What happens if...
When home buyers compete to buy a house in a hot market, they’ll try all sorts of techniques to stand out above other potential buyers. Sending a letter along with the offer is a popular ...
It’s not your grandmother’s house color. Black houses are popping up in neighborhoods across the country, and you may love them or hate them—but it’s tough to ignore them. We consulted ho...
Typical Range: $555 to $2,281 National Average: $1,402As technology advances, so does the need to power new appliances, gaming computers, space heaters, and all the electrical peripher...
Buying land to build a house is more complex than it might initially seem. For many, having a home built to their specifications is the culmination of many years of poring over house plan...
Skyrocketing rent has forced some tenants out of the traditional rental market, sending them in search of less expensive living quarters. This situation provides a unique opportunity for ...
