An unfinished basement is basically a big, cold glorified closet. It serves no real purpose other than storage. But, perhaps worst of all, an unfinished basement adds very little to your overall home value. After all, the average homeowner only… Read More
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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Kitchen Remodeling in Frederick, MD
As we have explained recently, the housing market is on the rise. There hasn’t been a better time to sell your home since pre-2007. But before you jump at the opportunity to finally be able to sell your home, it… Read More
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Have Your New Fence Installed before Spring
While most homeowners have retreated to their homes for the winter, that doesn’t mean the yard should take a backseat until spring. There are several outdoor home improvement projects that you not only can undertake this winter, but probably should…. Read More
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How to Tell If It’s Time for Deck Replacement
Your old wooden deck – your once beautiful wood deck – has served you and your family for years. It has hosted barbeques, birthday parties, family dinners, and every other outdoor event under the sun (literally!). Unfortunately, your deck has… Read More
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Return on Investment (ROI) of Bathroom Remodeling in Frederick, MD
When it comes to any home improvement project, it is good to think about the future, not just the here and now. How will this project impact my life? How will this project impact my family? And, perhaps most importantly,… Read More
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The Housing Market Is on the Rise
At the end of 2014, median home prices – $208,500 – rose to their highest levels since 2007. This also represents a 5.8% increase from 2013 ($197,100). As you can probably imagine, home sales also picked up. The housing market… Read More
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Finding the Right Home Improvement Contractor in Frederick
Home improvement is a great way to…well, improve your home, both in terms of functionality and value. And winter is a great time to start. 1) Contractors tend to have less going on, meaning you will be able to more… Read More
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How Kitchen Remodeling Can Change Your Home for the Better
According to U.S. News, “real estate agents and remodelers say updated kitchens and baths still bring a significant payoff, especially at resale time.” You hear it all the time; an updated kitchen or a recently remodeled bathroom will increase your… Read More
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The Benefits of Winter Remodeling
Doing chores and DIY outdoor projects in the winter is pure torture here in Maryland. Your hands turn bright red and your feet go numb, no matter how many pairs of socks you have on. So it’s time to focus… Read More
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Stump Removal Services in Frederick
No matter the season, trees fall. Whether caused by a storm, strong winds, or heavy snowfall, trees fall. And then there are those times when a homeowner just doesn’t want a tree anymore. Maybe the tree has grown too large,… Read More