You want to change the look and feel of your 
house, but you also want your remodeling job to look fresh for a number of years and complement the existing features of your home. How do you choose the right project and design for you and your family?
You can download and print this handy PDF for some excellent ideas
When it comes to upgrading our homes, there is a never-ending list of things to do; from buying new patio furniture to replacing the kitchen cabinets. The editors of Money Magazine suggest seven home remodeling projects that will vastly improve the look of your home without breaking the budget.
Retirement goals have shifted for many since the recession,  with one major asset hanging in the balance – housing. Though some boomers plan to “age in place” in their current homes, more than half will look to downsize, either by purchasing a smaller home or purchasing a home of equal size with reduced expenses, according to the Demand Institute’s recent Housing & Community Survey. |
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A little color adds a lot of punch! Create a feature wall with a contrasting or complementary color. A nook, a window bay, or the wall behind your headboard are all great candidates for feature walls. Inspired by the vibrant colors of a favorite photo? Use ColorSnap® and ColorSnap Studio® to capture those colors and match them to any of Sherwin-Williams’ 1,500 paint colors. Or, virtually paint your rooms with Color Visualizer or ColorSnap Studio®. |
 When buying a home in today’s seller’s market, it is critically important to separate yourself from the competition: other buyers. Here are some great suggestions for how toBuy Your Future and stand out from “the pack” of buyers competing for the home that should be yours. Ideas to Entertain
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| So it’s time to Sell Your Past. You’ve decided to sell your home and embark on a new adventure. Well, the timing couldn’t be more perfect with interest rates below 4%, new loan programs allowing lower down payments and more credit flexibility, and correctly-priced inventory at extremely low levels. Unfortunately, potential buyers don’t care about how long you have obsessed over choosing the perfect bathroom tiles or the “one-of-a-kind” built-in bookcase. To the buyer, those items have no bearing on the value of the home, even if you think they should. When it’s time to sell, you have to price your home right, using tangible factors. |
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Increasing energy efficiency has long been the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and in 2015, two new regulations involving air conditioning equipment and water heaters take effect to support it. This is what you need to know.
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Remember one of the top staging guidelines as your stage your home: How you live in your home is different from how you sell your home. Many of us have more accessories and wall art than we need when staging. These are great for when we are living in the space because they show our personality and tell the story of us, the people who live in the home. When selling, we want to do almost the opposite. When we think of the process as a series of steps, we can approach this task with a positive attitude and minimal stress. Click here for some great ideas for preparing your home to sell or for sprucing up for your own enjoyment. |
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While you are house hunting, it’s helpful to keep track of what you’ve seen. After walking through more than a half-dozen homes, the features and foibles of each house can begin to blur together. You need to recall the amenities each home offers to determine which place would suit your needs best. These five tips can help you stay focused and organized… |
renovations this year? If so, a great tool for you is the 2015 Cost vs. Value Report published by Remodeling Magazine, comparing the average cost of 36 popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale in 102 U.S. markets. Check out this year’s trends and see how they compare to prior years:
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