By: John Riha Published: May 30, 2013 on houselogic.com Follow these seven strategies to get the most financial gain on your kitchen remodel. A significant portion of kitchen remodeling costs may be recovered by the value the project brings to your home. Kitchen remodels in the $50,000 to $60,000 range recoup about 74% of the […]
Read More →How to Deduct Your Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums
on February 17, 2014in Resources for Homeowners, Tax Info
By: Dona DeZube Published: February 15, 2013 on houselogic.com Finding the right mortgage can be hard which is why it’s important to visit sites like https://www.mortgagesforless.ca/ and find yourself a mortgage that is affordable and fair. However, you can’t always get it right and if you paid a really big upfront mortgage insurance premium at […]
Read More →Want to Add Sconce Lighting?
on February 4, 2014in Resources for Homeowners
By: Oliver Marks Published: September 24, 2012 on houselogic.com Sconce lighting offers excellent illumination and practicality, and installing some models is a simple DIY job. If you feel like you’re experienced enough, you can try and handle the DIY, if not then you might want to look for the services of electricians that can be […]
Read More →Light Bulbs for Energy Efficiency and Beautiful Light
on February 4, 2014in Resources for Homeowners
By: Karin Beuerlein Published: June 27, 2013 on houselogic.com We decipher light bulb labels so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting in terms of brightness, color, and energy efficiency. If you wind up with lighting that’s harsh, flat, or unpleasant – like when you’re trying on bathing suits in a retail dressing room – it […]
Read More →How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names?
on January 29, 2014in Resources for Homeowners
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: May 1, 2012 Curious, we talked to a few paint namers to find how paint colors are named. Plus, we wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t also provide painting tips. What’s in a paint color name? Whether it’s Harbor Fog, Just Peachy, or Van Buren Brown, an […]
Read More →7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling
on January 20, 2014in Resources for Homeowners
By John Riha Published: March 4, 2011 on houselogic.com Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare. Remember to include getting the additional home warranty in your budget too. Reading this will be helpful if you are looking for home warranty choices at the moment. A mid-range bathroom […]
Read More →How to Paint a Room
on January 6, 2014in Home Design, Resources for Homeowners

With the new year upon us many of us are looking for ways to update a room with paint or with other decorative ideas. Many times this is to get the house ready to sell, but other times it is just because it is time to update or they are ready for a new look. […]
Read More →Prevent Freezing Water Pipes
on December 20, 2013in Resources for Homeowners
By: Douglas Trattner Published: November 8, 2012 on houselogic.com By taking preventive measures before cold weather arrives, you can prevent freezing pipes and the costly damage that goes with them. As much as we’d all like to avoid the stress of damaged pipes, if you do find yourself in a plumbing pickle, it might be […]
Read More →Winter Home Maintenance
on December 13, 2013in Resources for Homeowners
It is not too late to start on some winter home maintenance. Many homeowners are unsure of what items they need to do and when is the best time to do it. We have put together a list of things to do in order to help you keep up with the duties of homeownership. 1. […]
Read More →10 Christmas Light Tips to Save Time, Money, and (Possibly) Your Life
on December 6, 2013in Resources for Homeowners
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: December 9, 2011 on houselogic.com Decorating for the holidays is a great way to spread festive cheer throughout your home, office, or store premises. Looking for some affordable Christmas decorations for your building? You can check out some Amazing offers on a range of office christmas tree hire from phs […]
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