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My wife and I carefully calculated the cost of cat ownership before we took in our first stray. Our calculation wasn’t perfect, though. We failed to account for at least one hidden cost of owning pets: cleaning bills. Now that we…
If you’re like most people, you spend the majority of your time at home in the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s where everyone gathers to talk about the day, cook meals, do homework, share…
Are you trying to sell your home fast? If so, one of the most effective things you can do is to boost your home’s curb appeal. It doesn’t matter if you’re doing a sale by owner, working with a great real…
Remodeling a kitchen is a big – and expensive – project. According to HomeAdvisor, the average kitchen remodel costs $22,185, and a full-scale remodel with custom cabinets, granite counters, and high-end appliances can come to $30,000 or more. If you’re…
One of the best ways to save on any home decorating project is to do it yourself, or DIY for short. DIYing cuts out the cost of labor for a project, which can be as much as 70% of the total. However,…
Many detached houses have private driveways. In suburban and rural areas, nearly all do. Improving and maintaining these rights-of-way is a necessary but oft-overlooked cost of homeownership. And it’s not a trivial expense. The average asphalt driveway costs about $4,400…
Preventing and removing ice dams is critical. Damage to your home’s roof from excess snow and ice buildup can ruin your winter season. Even if you’ve winterized your home, an ice dam may still form on the edges of your…
Food gardening was once viewed as an activity generally restricted to the elderly and country bumpkins. However, growing fruits, vegetables, berries, and herbs has become increasingly popular for many people. According to the National Gardening Association, 35% of U.S. households…
When you rent a property instead of owning it, it can be difficult to make the place feel like your own without violating the terms of your rental agreement. Fortunately, there are some simple, non-permanent ways to add a little…
Professional home stagers are worth their weight in gold, and they know it. By making your home more appealing to prospective buyers, they can help sell it quickly and at a substantially higher price than an empty, white-walled, undecorated property…
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