Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home?

Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home?

Before listing your home for sale on the market, you may be tempted to remodel to fetch the best price possible. But not all home renovations offer the same return on investment. Some renovations may increase the value of your home – and how quickly it sells – while you may lose money on others. Before hiring a contractor, here are some factors to consider if you’re pondering whether to renovate before selling your home.

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Common Stone Veneer Installation Mistakes to Avoid

Common Stone Veneer Installation Mistakes to Avoid

Stone veneers are a popular siding choice among those who prefer their own handiwork. While installing stone veneers is simple, human error contributes to common mistakes that often prevent homeowners from having a successful installation.  Read on to learn about the common stone veneer installation mistakes to avoid. Set your stone veneer project up for success.

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5 Quick and Easy DIY Home Improvement Ideas

New (to you) home but an empty bank account? Or maybe you’ve been in your home for some time, and you’re tired of looking at the same tired walls, but you don’t have the cash for an all-out renovation.

Whatever the reason you want to renovate your home, it is possible to create a home that you love spending time in, without breaking your budget.

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10 Beautiful Deck Railing Ideas

Besides keeping your family safe, deck railings also provide privacy, support, and visual interest. From wooden deck railings to metal ones, these stylish outdoor spaces are sure to inspire your own porch or patio. 

Spring is right around the corner, so there’s no better time than now to do the long-overdue deck makeover!

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10 Outdoor Bench and Sofa Ideas

If you’re fortunate enough to have a big garden, you know just how lovely and practical a bench can be. It gives you a place to rest and enjoy spending time outside, and in some cases, provides a great place to stow unsightly, but useful outdoor items.

And while you can buy a bench for your garden at any big box home improvement or landscape specialty store, there are many DIY garden bench ideas out there that are quick and inexpensive to make.

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