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Welcome warmer weather with a spotless home (in just one weekend). Spring cleaning is all about getting our homes ready for a new season of sunshine, warmth and time outdoors — and indoors, too — especially if that’s where you’re spending a lot of time right now. Get ready to wipe off the grime, clear […]

Spruce up your space and keep your kids from climbing the walls — double win! While the kids are out of school, the adults are doing everything they can to keep their little ones safe and healthy at home — and find creative ways to alleviate the boredom and frustration they may be feeling after […]

Increase Your Home’s “Screen Appeal” With home showings going online during COVID-19, learn how to make your listing stand out on screen. If you were counting on crowded open houses (or any open houses, for that matter) to sell your home, you’ve probably been rethinking your strategy. With many people staying home, online for-sale listings have taken […]

  Paranormal activity, suicide, murder, cult activity, famous adulteries — is that dream house a “stigmatized property”? We’ve all heard home-buying horror stories. Sellers backing out or financing falling through can quickly kill a deal. But these snags don’t hold a candle to buying a “stigmatized” home. A home where paranormal activity, suicide, murder, cult […]

As working from home continues to become the new norm, you might be feeling like your current home office just isn’t making the cut anymore. If your office doesn’t let in much natural light, or you’re lacking the space for a dedicated work area, or you just need a change of scenery, a backyard office […]

Few things foil a bathroom deep clean like grungy grout. Learn how to refresh it in an afternoon! Sometimes, no matter how much TLC you give your bathroom floor, it just won’t sparkle like you want it to. Tile grout usually gets dark and dirty in high-traffic areas or moldy in areas next to sinks […]

Flipping homes is a thrill, but don’t forget your own home’s potential. Enjoy that new-home feeling again with these simple tips. If you’re anything like me, you may find that it’s all too easy to get caught up in the rush of flipping houses. I’ll admit — buying an old house, fixing it up, and […]

Give Your Home a Morale Makeover 7 easy ways to revitalize your space and boost your mood. With many Americans spending a lot more time at home, you may find your house taking on the roles of office, classroom, gym and community center — and it’s easy to feel uninspired by your surroundings after occupying […]