While it may seem frightening staring down into the abyss that is your chest freezer, it will not get organized on its own. Fortunately, it’s not all that hard organizing your freezer, and it won’t break the bank either, which means it’s a perfect chore to tackle so you can make enough room for the holiday leftovers!
Read More6 Ideas on Remodeling your Flat on a Shoestring Budget
Do you need to be rich to feel good when you step into your living room? Luckily, the answer is no, you don’t. Arranging the living space is something like cooking – it can sometimes be expensive, but the secret ingredient is love and dedication.
So, let’s say you finally settled, and now you want to make the place a bit more personal and cozy. Or, you’ve been in that one place for a long time, and now you long for a change. Another case could be that you are planning to sell the place, but you want to renovate to improve your investment gains. The problem: your budget is limited.
Don’t worry, because there is actually no problem. If the budget is limited, your imagination isn’t. Here is what can be done.
Read MoreHow to Sell an Investment Property
You may have any number of reasons for wanting to sell an investment property.
Investors often sell to take advantage of a hot market or offload a property they’re losing money on. Other times, they’ve inherited a property they don’t want to manage — or they’re moving away from one.
Whatever the reason, selling a rental property is not unlike selling a primary residence, albeit with key differences. Below are some steps to consider before you sell your investment.
Read More5 Outdoor Christmas Lighting Tips for a Safe and Merry Season!
Once again, it’s Christmas time: Christmas trees, presents, cookies, and, of course, lights. The perfect way to get into the holiday spirit is by creating a festive light display for your home.
Whether you’re decorating for a tasteful, simple display or a spectacle that would make Clark Griswold jealous, these basic tips will help you avoid stress and make your home look beautiful.
Keep reading and learn some great tips for hanging your outdoor Christmas lights this year.
Read More5 Home Renovations with the Highest ROI
While a renovation can make your home more attractive and more valuable in the eyes of home buyers, not every project actually offers good value. One way to measure how much value a renovation is worth is to look at ROI (return on investment). ROI is especially useful if you’re planning on selling your home soon and just want to maximize the sale price.
For example, the top item on this list has a ROI of 102% — which means it actually raises your home’s value more than it costs. On the other end of the spectrum, an upscale master suite addition recoups less than half its cost.
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