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Here are a few tips for the ultimate staycation… Call the Cleaners Have a cleaning service do an extra deep clean so your home practically feels like a hotel. Pamper Yourself Pick a few products to upgrade around the house, like luxurious bath salts or fine linens for your bed. Make Reservations Book yourself a…

If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance. What exactly is home insurance and how bullet-proof is your…

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assists active-duty military members, veterans and surviving spouses who wish to buy a house. The VA offers loans with fewer fees and competitive interest rates that can help military families afford to buy homes in a variety of financial circumstances. EligibilityActive-duty military members, reservists, National Guard and veterans are…

Heres everything you need to know about butcher block countertops… The Basics There are three different types of butcher block counters to consider: Edge grain is made by stacking planks together so the side of each piece is seen End grain is built using square-shaped pieces that give it a grid-like appearance. Face grain is…

Financially, theres more to buying a home than the purchase price”sometimes much more. After the down payment, and once your closing costs and monthly mortgage payments are added up, it can be easy to forget some of the costly and hidden costs of owning a home. Take these added charges into consideration: Property TaxesProperty taxes…

You may have heard that wallpaper is making a comeback. But have you heard about wallpapered ceilings? Technically, this trend is called ceiling paper, and it can transform a room in the same way papered walls can. Highlight a space. Do you have a home office tucked to one side of your family room? How…

Here are a few tips on how to stage your home during the holidays… Keep It Simple Try going for an understated feel thats festive and inviting without being too personalized. Holiday Curb Appeal Greeting guests with some holiday cheer at your front door is always encouraged. A simple lighting arrangement and wreath will do…

Youve just moved into your starter home”congratulations! But spare cash is limited, and you are eager to show your new home off. Start with a few cosmetic changes, advise the money editors at Bankrate.com, who offer five easy upgrade projects that can help spruce up a tired living space for a few hundred dollars or…

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