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Q: I’m in the process of buying my first home, and there are so many complexities to the process that I’m overwhelmed. I’ve also realized that while I know I probably need a mortgage, I’m...
Q: Our real estate agent has recommended that we ask for or purchase a home warranty for our home. We thought warranties were for older homes where appliances might break down, but our ho...
Q: We are a military family, and we are buying a new home. Our real estate agent has advised that a home warranty would be a good option for us, especially with the potential for unantici...
The graceful appearance of double doors opened to a sunny patio can make your home feel open and welcoming. French doors allow homeowners to bring the outside in, quite literally, and wel...
Q: My new apartment is awesome on the inside, and I’m excited to be living on my own for the first time. I’m also a little nervous. The area seems nice—but I’m uncertain about how to make...
Countless articles in home magazines and on decorator websites focus on curb appeal: choose this color to stand out, or pick that one so your home can blend attractively into the surround...
Q: The relief valve on the radiator in our rented home burst while we were away for a week. We came home to bubbled paint on the wall and ceiling, drenched wall-to-wall carpeting, flooded...
Your doors—front, back, side, garage, and patio—are what stand between you and the outside world. Sometimes opening them to let the light stream in feels great, but when you close them be...
If you’re lucky enough to have a sliding glass door in your living space, you’ve probably marveled at the amount of light that floods your home. Sliding doors bring the outdoors in, offer...
Many adults prefer to remain in their homes as they age. After all, it’s comfortable, familiar, and—well, it’s home. As people age, however, and mobility and response time slows down a bi...
