7 hot home improvement trends that make your home work for you
Originally published on May 13, 2011
Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space.
Read More →Small kitchen space-savers
Originally published on January 21, 2011
Your small kitchen will gain valuable space when you downsize appliances and squeeze extra storage out of unused areas.
Read More →Appliance buying guide: ranges
Originally published on January 15, 2010
When deciding on a new range, here’s what you’ll need to know about features, style, price, and performance.
Read More →Escrow accounts: what’s the deal?
Originally published on October 22, 2010
Does your escrow account ever cross your mind? Probably not. But forgetting to monitor it can lead to lost money and a big headache.
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Everyone at Century 21 Key Realty is thankful for our many blessings, including our clients and customers. Our hope is that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with family and friends.
Read More →Master closet organization and layout
Originally published on November 4, 2010
Master closet organization creates ample space for one or two users and includes storage features to make the space easy to arrange and maintain.
Read More →Attic air leaks: how to find and seal them
Originally published on December 14, 2010
Even if your attic floor is filled with adequate insulation, seal air leaks around pipes and other attic openings to prevent waste of heating and cooling energy–and money.
Read More →Adding a fireplace: return on investment
Originally published on September 22, 2010
Installing a fireplace is a popular project, but don’t expect a significant return on your investment.
Read More →Smart options: bathroom flooring
Originally published on September 17, 2009
Choose the right bathroom flooring based on your priorities–cost, kids, safety, and eco-friendliness.
Read More →Should you replace old wiring?
Originally published on December 14, 2010
If your house was built more than 40 years ago, replace old electrical wiring for safety.
Read More →Under-cabinet lighting: your kitchen task masters
Originally published on January 4, 2011
Chop, dice, prep, and clean without eyestrain—or nicking your thumb with a knife. Under-cabinet lighting eases kitchen chores and shows off your style.
Read More →We are thankful for the courage and perseverance of all current and past American Veterans that have sacrificed so much to ensure that the citizens of our country may have freedom.
Read More →Home business insurance: protect office equipment from a pounding
Originally published on October 8, 2010
Home business insurance is a must-have to protect your home office equipment and profits from taking a beating.
Read More →Home security systems: types and costs
Originally published on November 12, 2010
Understand home security systems’ price, installation, and options.
Read More →Water heaters: repair or replace?
Originally published on November 5, 2010
Water heaters eventually break, but repairing or replacing depends on age, condition, and budget.
Read More →Replacing rain gutters and downspouts
Originally published on October 8, 2010
Replace missing gutters and downspouts to prevent serious siding and foundation damage that may cost you $10,000 or more to repair.
Read More →How to talk to your lender about foreclosure
Originally published on June 11, 2010
When facing foreclosure, the first step is to get in touch with your lender to discover your options.
Read More →Mortgage scam: loan flipping
Originally published on June 13, 2011
Loan flipping mortgage scams prey on the twin problems of financial anxiety and ignorance. Educate yourself to mount a defense.
Read More →Give your old CDs a new purpose — plus 3 more tips to repurpose old items
Originally published on July 8, 2011
Here are some fun and frugal ways that’ll help you declutter and keep your junk from ending up in a landfill.
Read More →Got problem neighbors? Mediation might work
Originally published on October 13, 2010
If talking with problem neighbors doesn’t resolve your issues, mediation might. If mediation works, you’ll work out a compromise with your problem neighbor and save money by not taking your fight to court. Volunteers at mediation organizations like the Conflict Resolution Center in Minneapolis listen to both sides of an issue and point out areas
Read More →Master suite addition: top features
Originally published on November 4, 2010
A master suite addition is limited only by your imagination and pocketbook. Here’s a look at master suite must-haves.
Read More →Green cleaning products for the bathroom
Originally published on August 28, 2009
Inexpensive green cleaning products–both off the shelf and homemade–can be just as effective on your sinks, toilets, and showers as conventional products.
Read More →Emergency egress window: costs and installation
Originally published on October 29, 2010
Your finished basement isn’t finished until you install an emergency egress window. Here are the costs and what you’ll need to be safe and compliant in your new finished basement.
Read More →Causes and cures for common home maintenance problems
Originally published on April 8, 2010
Many sensory clues give you early warning of home maintenance problems—if you can decode the symptoms.
Read More →4 ways vacant foreclosed homes hurt you and 7 ways to fight back
Originally published on July 23, 2010
Vacant foreclosed homes steal value from your home and your neighborhood. Here’s how to limit the damage.
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