From creaky floorboards to strange squeaks, the number of scary sounds that a house – new or old – can make can be a little unsettling. Especially during this spooky time of year, with Halloween right around the corner, those bumps in the night can often lead our imagination down roads darker and more twisted
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If you’ve ever thrown back the curtains, opened the blinds, and let the sun shine into your home, you’ve probably enjoyed that moment of brilliant natural light… until you see all the floating specks of dust in the air. It can be a little surprising – especially if you are pretty diligent at keeping your
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Choosing paint colors is never easy – in fact, it can be one of the biggest disagreements a family can have when taking ownership of a new home or apartment. Tastes vary and preferences change, and that can make it hard to reach a consensus on what look your new house should take. So in
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When you’re searching for a new place to live, you may find yourself looking at apartments, condos, and single-family houses. Depending on your needs, different properties may offer different features and amenities that can suit your family’s lifestyle and offer you a comfortable place to live. But until you move in, get settled, and start
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Hurricane season is upon us and these natural disasters have already caused tremendous damage in numerous areas of the country this year. With gale force winds and torrential rain, these storms are no joke – and they have the potential to wreak havoc on homes anywhere they make landfall. It’s been years since a hurricane
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Before you can dive headfirst into the new adventure of building the custom home you’ve always wanted, you have to think about the biggest obstacle standing between you and your imagination – your current house. Most families that are preparing to break ground on their dream home aren’t first-time homebuyers, which means that packing, making
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Older houses can be a mixed bag – some historic properties are sizeable estate homes with plenty of space and an ample number of rooms. Other properties can be rather compact, especially the beautiful row homes that are commonplace in densely packed urban areas, and these houses boast plenty of charm but tend to feel
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Ever wished that your house felt a little more open and spacious? One of the best ways to create space isn’t actually to create it at all – it’s all about removing clutter and clearing out excess in order to allow your home’s existing areas to shine. But depending on how much stuff you have,
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Whether you love where you live or you’re dreaming of something better, one thing remains constant – sometimes the basics just aren’t good enough. Adding conveniences might seem like an unaffordable luxury, but it’s definitely possible to get the features you want without breaking the bank. Take the modern bathroom, for example. The standard, three-item
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Very few things contribute to the ambience of any setting like fire. Friends and family, dancing around a raging bonfire on a cool summer’s evening. A warm, cozy blaze, shining brightly as a family gathers around to watch a movie. The quivering flame of a few candles and a fireplace full of smoldering embers as
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