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Are 4-Track Vinyl Porch Windows Worth It? A Complete Review and Photo Tour

Tired of pollen & rain ruining your porch? See how 4-track vinyl porch windows transformed our space into a clean, dry, 3-season room. Photos & review!

Save Money By Installing Better Home Siding: The Best Low-Maintenance Energy-Efficient House Siding Options

The most energy-efficient, low-maintenance house siding options according to a home siding expert. How to weigh your options before residing a house to improve the look, improve energy savings, and increase resale value.

What You Need To Know About Impact Resistant Windows Before Buying Hurricane Windows For Your House

Live by the coast? In a hurricane area? Impact resistant windows could be a lifesaver! What you need to know before you begin installing hurricane windows.

8 Super Creative DIY Exterior Home Renovation Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank

Simple DIY exterior home renovations that won't cost an arm and a leg. 8 home exterior design projects you can start this weekend to spruce up your house, plus exterior home remodel tips, and money-saving ideas to get you started.

Using Tin Ceiling Tiles vs. Tin Roofing Inside Your Home: Tips For Installing Tin Ceiling Tiles Yourself + Tin Ceiling Cost Factors

Ready to DIY? Here's what real ceiling tiles & faux ceiling tiles are like, how much tin ceiling tiles cost, and the steps for installing tin ceiling tiles yourself.

Tiny Homes With Character: The Pros & Cons Of Shipping Container Homes

Shipping container homes are popular. But are they really less expensive & easier to build than other houses? Some good & bad things about these tiny homes

Curb Appeal Ideas: 5 Outdoor Home Improvement Projects You Can DIY To Save Over $3,000

DIY curb appeal ideas & exterior home improvement projects. See how much it costs to stain a deck, seal a driveway, add a gravel path, paint vinyl siding, etc

Small Bathroom Ideas: 8 Low-Cost Ways To Make Your Small Bathroom Look Bigger When You’re On A Budget

8 simple fixes to dramatically enlarge your small bathroom. These small bathroom ideas are definitely budget-friendly... some can be accomplished for free!

5 Common Floor Plan Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Or Building A New Home

Looking for the ideal floor plan for your home? 5 common mistakes you want to avoid and tips you should consider when planning the layout of your new home.

How To Build A Pond: DIY Water Garden Supplies & Costs

Wondering the true cost of adding a water garden in your backyard? Here's how to build a pond, along with how much money & which supplies you'll need.

How To Apply Liquid Stainless Steel Paint For DIY Stainless Steel Appliances

Update your old appliances with liquid stainless steel paint! It's an excellent way to stretch your budget while giving your appliances a facelift.

Remember Clotheslines? Simplicity and Eco-Friendly Come Together

Line drying your clothes on a clothesline may seem old fashioned but you must admit that it has lots of benefits that a dryer doesn't offer. Don't know what those benefits are?? Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Line Dry Your Clothes.

How To Get The Biggest Bang For Your Buck When Renovating Your Kitchen

This segment of my interview with Paul Ryan reveals some good advice for homeowners tackling a kitchen renovation project that want to get the biggest bang for their buck.

10 Ways To Get Your Home Ready To Sell: A Checklist Of Exterior Curb Appeal & Landscape Tips

If you're about to sell your home you'll need to check this list of critical exterior and landscaping bullet points to bring your curb appeal up to snuff. Spending some time checking of these items will boost your ability to sell quickly and for a higher price.

A Renovated Brick Ranch Style Home In My Old Hometown

This post covers a recently renovated 3 BR/1 BA brick ranch style home, circa 1966, in Aiken, SC. My parents have owned it as a rental property and have decided to put it up for sale after a lengthy list of renovation upgrades were completed. They spent about a year (here and there) renovating the home to maximize their appraisal value. It seems to have worked! Check it out!