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How to Create an LGBTQ-Friendly Neighborhood
Members of the LGBTQ community and their allies have created safe places where they can feel comfortable, welcome, and free to be themselves, both in public areas and in the privacy of their own...
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Home Safety and Security Advice for Solo Female Homeowners
Did you know that 53.2 percent of single home buyers are women? You are in good company if you are one of them. Not only are these purchasing powerhouses helping the economy, but they are empowering a...
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New Home Production is Falling Behind
May 24, 2017 The latest monthly data on new home sales showed a bit of a pullback, but the overall trend continues to be solidly positive. The spring selling season is going extremely well for most...
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3 Things You Need to Consider Before Building a Home
Thinking of building the home of your dreams instead of buying one already on the market? Not so fast. There’s research to be done, and it’s vital to the success of your project. Consider these three...
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Why Low Housing Inventory Leads to High Home Improvement Spending
Home shoppers around the country are frustrated. There aren’t enough homes for sale that meet their needs, and those that are available are often the subject of high price bidding wars. It’s no wonder...
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Build Your Own Home From Around the World
Ever heard the phrase “make a house a home?” We wanted to explore what truly makes up the home by deconstructing different houses from around the world, paper model style. Think back to your...
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Modular Homes
Modular homes are housing units constructed section by section in a controlled setting, transported to the site for final assembly, and comply with the same local and state building codes as...
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Reimagining The Simpsons’ Home in 8 Popular Architectural Styles
What better way to demonstrate America’s diverse architectural styles than through the country’s most infamous family — The Simpsons? The Simpson family residence is instantly familiar to all, yet...
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How to Make a Fixer Upper Work For You
The prospect of buying a home for far less than it’s worth and then investing in necessary renovations seems like an ideal situation. However, if the minor repairs you are expecting transform into...
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The Many Homes of 7 Famous People
The homes of the rich and famous have moved beyond a subject of mild curiosity, becoming a genuine part of pop culture. The media has allowed us to get a peek behind the (usually) closed doors,...
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Is It Cheaper to Build, Buy or Fix Up a House?
To answer this popular question, HomeAdvisor set some parameters and dug deep to find out which option gets you the most for your money. Take a look at these 15 cities across the US and find out if...
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9 Construction Nightmares & How to Solve Them
Building your own home or starting a renovation can be risky. You want to know the risks, anticipate, plan and solve them. Learn what often goes wrong on a custom building or renovation project and...
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How to Find a Good Home Builder
Finding a Builder to Build a House An experienced professional can help you design and construct the home of your dreams. This guide will help you find and choose the right one. On This Page: What is...
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Finding & Hiring a Draftsperson: What They Do, Questions to Ask
Who Draws House Plans? Before your custom home, remodel or expansion begins, you’ll need technical house plans for your general contractor to follow. If you already have an engineer and a design,...
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Slab vs. Crawl Space Foundations
Photo: Shiyan / Adobe Stock Slab foundations are solid concrete flat surfaces—sometimes called slab-on-grade—4 to 6 inches in thickness anchored by footings set to a depth below the frost line. Crawl...
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When you’re thinking about home improvements, you may need to hire an architect or interior designer. These pros can help you create a design that will look great and solve current problems. They...
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What Do Excavation Contractors Do?
Excavation contractors dig, move and grade the earth using heavy machinery for various construction projects. The most common jobs include trenching, grading and landscaping. Trenching includes...
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What is a Construction Manager vs. General Contractor?
On This Page What is Construction Management? Construction Manager Definition Site Manager Definition What is a Construction Manager At Risk? What is Construction Engineering & Management? What is...
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How to Hire a Construction Project Manager
Hiring a Residential Construction Manager Hiring a construction manager takes a lot of the hassle out of building a home or completing a major remodel. Commercial projects use construction managers to...
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Building vs. Buying a Home: How to Make the Right Decision
Photo: PhotoAttractive / E+ / Getty Images When deciding whether to build a house or buy a house, there’s a wide range of pros and cons to consider. It’s nearly impossible to answer the question of...
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