Ilyce gives advice to homeowners who are planning home improvement and home repairs. Homeowners who are planning home improvement and home repairs should put the deal with their contractor in writing. Homeowners should also hire a real estate attorney to draw up the contracts and make sure their home improvement or home repair plans go smoothly.
Homeowners can do several simple things to survive home improvement projects. The most important thing for homeowners to do is plan ahead for home improvement projects - including choosing paint colors, wall tiles, even the door knobs. The less homeowners have to do during the home improvement project, the easier it will be to survive. Homeowners should also make sure they have written contracts on all their home improvement projects in order to keep things running smoothly with the contractor.
When you buy a home you may not be thinking about home repair right away. But it's important to save money you can use toward home repair so that you're not in a bind at the last minute. Learn about some of the typical types of home repair and home improvement projects you should save money for.
A homeowner is planning a do-it-yourself rehab of his basement. A home equity line or a home equity loan are options for financing the home improvement.
How do you know if you can get a grant to put an addition on their home. Housing grants are only available to certain types of families who qualify. Ilyce explains how homeowners can research available housing grants.
What is the best way to pay for a home renovation project which includes updating the windows and kitchen in your home? Ilyce suggests a "cash-out" refinance or a home equity loan.
By failing to properly take care of your home, you could be setting yourself up for some expensive repairs. If you do regular, ongoing maintenance in your home, the costs are relatively minor. However, regular and ongoing maintenance also means tackling larger jobs from time to time.
Design information and inspiration for the room at the heart of a home, this book by Joanne Bouknight is a treasure of visual ideas for making a new o...
More than 1,000 photos showcase elegant ideas for restoring interiors. Learn what to do before decoration starts, including assessing a home, putting ...
Green real estate is about looking at environmental issues as opportunities to make better places for people. Green real estate is residential, commercial and industrial developments where preservation of nature and the environment has been a high priority.
