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Should You Buy a Home that Needs Work?

Imagine you find a home on the market that checks all the boxes. There’s only one issue. It needs work. Perhaps the paint has faded, or the kitchen is old, or there are repairs needed. Should you make an offer on that home? That depends on many factors, of course. The first ...

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How to Create Your Own Backyard Fire Pit

How to Build a Fire Pit in an Afternoon With a short list of materials and just a few hours, you can easily create an inviting fire pit area that will quickly become your new favorite spot in the backyard. This DIY fire pit couldn't be easier to put together. There is ...

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 20 Things to Do Every Year

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 20 Things to Do Every Year Feel that nip in the air? Fall has arrived! Here's how to get your home and yard ready for winter before it's too late. 1 / 20 Gutter Cleaner An old plastic spatula makes a great tool for cleaning debris from gutters! It doesn't scratch up the ...

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How to install a sliding barn door

How to Make a Sliding Barn Door Get the modern farmhouse look in an afternoon with this DIY barn door transformation. In a way, sliding barn doors are the pocket doors of the modern design world, with the biggest difference being the exposed hardware and the ability to use almost any door. ...

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