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Home Improvements, Ownership,

Not What You Paid For: Dealing with Subpar Contractor Work

You don’t expect subpar contractor work when you embark on a home project. Home repairs or remodeling projects can be expensive. You invest a significant amount in your home and should expect quality work from...

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Selling, Selling Your Home,

What to Repair Before You Sell Your House

It generally isn’t financially wise to undertake major renovations just to sell your house, but repairs are another story. Most buyers don’t want a “fixer-upper,” and you’ll sell faster if you’ve already undertaken the fixes....

Image of man writing a negative contractor reviews with star ratiings.
Home Improvements, Ownership,

Tell the Truth or Stay Silent? Know the Risks of Posting Negative Contractor Reviews

Should you post negative contractor reviews after having a bad experience? Say you hire a plumber to tear out a kitchen sink and replace it with a new one, but he doesn’t do a good...

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Home Improvements, Ownership,

When the Fix Makes It Worse: How To Handle Contractor Damage

Consider this scenario: During a home-improvement project, contractor damage occurs on your property. What recourse do you have? Possible bad scenarios A contractor could damage your home while doing a job in several ways. In...

Male worker or builder in helmet having back ache over after the contractor gets hurt on homeowners property.
Insurance, Money,

Accidents and Liability: When a Contractor Gets Hurt on Your Property

Your excitement over that new kitchen remodel turns to worry when a contractor gets hurt in your home. Besides concern over his injuries, could you be held legally responsible for his medical expenses and loss...

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Buying, Buying a Home,

Homesteading: It’s Not Strange to Want a Home on the Range

Homesteading is rapidly becoming popular in the US as people seek independence from traditional conveniences like grocery stores. Why is it growing in popularity, and what does it take to get started? Return to America’s...

Concept of contractor theft with tools and cash on a work bench.
Home Improvements, Ownership,

Missing Tools or Missing Trust? What to Do If You Suspect Contractor Theft

Most home contractors are honest and hardworking, but sometimes you may experience contractor theft. Occasionally, as with any industry, some people aren’t on the up and up.  Common instances of contractor theft Contractors may defraud...

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Buying, Financing a Home, Money, Mortgage,

Find Out If You Qualify for Government Help with a Mortgage

When searching out home-financing opportunities, it’s worthwhile to see if you qualify for government programs that offer attractive terms. The loans are usually administered through a private mortgage lender, but are insured by the federal...

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Home Technology, Ownership,

Why You Should Care About Microplastics

Microplastics are possibly the most universal pollutant on the planet. Many are so tiny they can’t be seen without magnification. So what exactly are they, how can they affect you, and how can you protect...

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Buying, Buying a Home,

Yours, Mine and Ours: Combining Furnishings With Your Partner

You’ve found your soulmate, and the two of you are moving in together. There’s just one problem: You and your new spouse or partner get along famously, but your belongings don’t. How can you combine...

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