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Winter is coming and it’s important to prepare your yard for the cold months ahead. Taking these steps towards winterizing your yard can help prevent damage to your grass, ugly curb appeal and more.

Here are a few ways to get that new look you’ve been waiting for without breaking the bank!

Making your home look great and keeping it fresh calls for a budget strategy like anything else in your financial life. With the right approach, you won’t be overwhelmed when it’s time for nesting.

Renewable energy has been rapidly growing in popularity across America for the past few years, but the lingering question regarding solar power installation is, is it worth it?

With the Winter season approaching in as little as 4 months, there are tips everyone can follow to take advantage of energy bill savings.

Plumbing is the very definition of “need to have,” vs. “nice to have.”

How much should you expect to spend? Landscapingnetwork.com says a $15,000 budget is fairly common for sprucing up an average size front yard.

Is it better to install a pool as an addition to a home or buy a home that already has a pool?

The improving weather and seasonal desire to spruce up our homes coincide often with the arrival of predatory contractors who make a good living victimizing unwary consumers.

Two common questions come to mind — “Which project will give me the biggest payback when I sell my home?” and “How do I afford this home improvement?”

Upgrading your yard will almost certainly increase the market value of your home. If you haven’t upgraded your landscaping in years, it may be time to look into it.

Either severe weather or just the passage of time can and will take the greatest toll on your roof. Here’s what to do about it.

Many home-improvement projects will be expensive—even more than Going To The Supermarket Hungry expensive. Seriously, if you don’t plan in advance, you might discover your money runs out before the project…

Gutters are an important part of your home’s structure: They direct water away from your home’s exterior walls, windows, doors, and foundation, preventing water from making its way inside. Unfortunately,…

Installing a Programmable Thermostat If you’ve still got an old mercury thermostat, it’s hard to remember to adjust it when you leave the house or go to bed. Electronic programmable…