renovations
Bathroom Renovations to Age in Place Comfortably and Safely
Your body (and your physical capabilities) change as you age, and if you plan to stay in your home for the long haul, your property will need to change, too. Fortunately, most of the bathroom renovations to age in place…
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4 Home Upgrades You Won’t Get Your Money Back on
Lots of renovations will improve your home’s value — as well as what you can profit off the property once you’re ready to sell. But some others? They’re usually a waste of money, or worse yet, could even hurt your…
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Coronavirus Renovation Diaries: We’re Experiencing Pandemic-Related Delays
Welcome back to the Coronavirus Renovation Diaries. You may have noticed that it’s been a while since my last update where I convinced my building to let me start my renovation despite the virus-related lockdown. However, it probably won’t surprise…
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6 Important Questions To Ask Before You Start Renovating
Renovating is not an easy process, which is why the more organized you can be going into it, the better it will be for everyone involved. To that end, below are six important questions to ask yourself before you start…
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Coronavirus Renovation Diaries: Small Steps Forward to the Starting Line
Welcome to the newest installment of the Coronavirus Renovation Diaries! Last time, I talked about my experience buying my first home in the middle of a global pandemic, realizing that my unit needed more than a little TLC, and the…
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Planning Some Home Improvements? The Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know
It’s a good time to improve the house. We’re staying home more than usual, we’re probably a little bored, and improving our homes can sometimes mean more in sales profits later on down the line. But upgrading your home isn’t…
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8 Affordable Kitchen Upgrades That Look Expensive
Kitchen renovations are usually some of the best ones you can make as a homeowner. According to Remodeling Magazine, a minor kitchen remodel may result in a 77.6% ROI and more than $18,000 in added resale value when it comes…
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Coronavirus Renovation Diaries: When You Can’t Move In, Renovate First
Welcome to the start of a new series for Embrace Home Loans. I’m Tara, one of the blog writers for the site. While I usually bring you mortgage and real estate content, this time I’m doing something a little different.…
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Pros and Cons of Using Vinyl Siding on Your Home
Vinyl siding is a polarizing topic. Some people love it, but others would rather see their home coated with just about anything else. If you’re not sure where you fall on the spectrum, keep reading. We’ve outlined the pros and…
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Agents Say These are the Renovations that Make Your Home More Marketable
If you’ve got your eyes on selling your home or vacation property in the near future, then it’s time to start thinking about some rehab work. It might sound like a hassle, but the right renovation projects have the potential…
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