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Do-It-Yourself Home Security Check: 5 Essential Steps

Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in. Read

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Master Closet: DIY vs. Custom

Personalize your master closet with special storage features that you select and install, or hire a professional to do the work. Read

6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read

Negotiate Your Best House Buy

Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home. Read

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Read

4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. Read

Swimming Pools: Alternatives to Chlorine

Chlorine keeps swimming pools safe and clean, but there are alternatives to chlorine if you’re willing to pay the price. Read

Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $500 Projects

Here are five great ideas for investing a tax refund in your home if you receive $500 or less back from the IRS this year. Read

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  7 Signs You May Have a Drainage Problem

  Finding and addressing drainage problems when they’re smaller and easier to fix can save you thousands of dollars and plenty of headaches down the line. Read

   
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  Spring & Summer Seasonal Maintenance Guide -- Midwest

  If you live in the Midwest, here are maintenance jobs you should complete in spring and summer to prevent costly repairs and keep your home in top condition. Read

   

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