Home Improvement - Page 29

Can the Pink Bathroom Get a Little Love, Please?

February 2, 2017

Can the Pink Bathroom Get a Little Love, Please?

Pink bathrooms are often the first things to go when new owners buy vintage homes, but one woman -- with 1,000 supporters -- is on a quest to change their minds. The post Can the Pink Bathroom Get a Little Love, Please? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Homeowners Get Ready to Age in Place

February 2, 2017

Homeowners Get Ready to Age in Place

Baby boomers are retrofitting houses, building additions, or constructing new digs with age-friendly features so they can stay in their homes and communities for the long haul. The post Homeowners Get Ready to Age in Place appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

I Hate the Open-Plan Kitchen -- and Amazingly, I'm No Longer the Only One

February 2, 2017

I Hate the Open-Plan Kitchen -- and Amazingly, I'm No Longer the Only One

Open-plan kitchens may be all the rage, but one writer finds their flaws. They may boost property values, but a closed-off kitchen can save you some dough. The post I Hate the Open-Plan Kitchen -- and Amazingly, I'm No Longer the Only One appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

He Shed, She Shed -- How to Customize a Shed for Work or Play

February 2, 2017

He Shed, She Shed -- How to Customize a Shed for Work or Play

These days, a shed is not just a bare-bones storage space for your gardening equipment and bicycles. It can be a stylish extension of your home, for work or recreational purposes. The post He Shed, She Shed -- How to Customize a Shed for Work or Play appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Dealing with an unkept house next door when you're selling your home

February 2, 2017

Dealing with an unkept house next door when you're selling your home

It’s an all-too familiar scenario.

Guard Dog Not Doing the Job? Maybe You Need a Guard Llama

February 2, 2017

Guard Dog Not Doing the Job? Maybe You Need a Guard Llama

Never mind the guard dog. Guard llamas -- often used in place of border collies and other sheep-herding dogs -- just might be your new home security system. The post Guard Dog Not Doing the Job? Maybe You Need a Guard Llama appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Cut the costs of owning a pool

February 2, 2017

Cut the costs of owning a pool

Shave a little off of your pool expenses this summer.

With Wildfires Blazing, Here's a Tip: Don't Get Fire-Retardant Furniture

February 2, 2017

With Wildfires Blazing, Here's a Tip: Don't Get Fire-Retardant Furniture

Your grandma's furniture -- the stuff of wool, cotton, and wood, and fire-retardant free -- is actually a whole lot safer. The post With Wildfires Blazing, Here's a Tip: Don't Get Fire-Retardant Furniture appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Renovating a Historic Home

February 2, 2017

5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Renovating a Historic Home

Older homes have charm, hidden potential, and years of history. Before you remodel one, learn what issues to look for with tips from the restoration dream team behind HGTV's "Sweet House Alabama." The post 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Renovating a Historic Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Are You In On the Secret? How to Add a 'Hidden Room' to Your Home

February 2, 2017

Are You In On the Secret? How to Add a 'Hidden Room' to Your Home

Fake bookshelves, swiveling fireplaces and hidden home theaters: Secret rooms are popping up in homes across the country. You can have one, too -- if you have the space and the cash. The post Are You In On the Secret? How to Add a 'Hidden Room' to Your Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.