I may have mentioned recently that I'm in the process of getting ready to replace my bathroom floor, which is currently a mix of aging vinyl flooring and carpeting. The vinyl floor actually isn't in bad shape, although the dark pattern ...
Tags: vinyl floor, carpeting, linoleum, linoleum flooring
Rick Judson, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Charlotte, N.C., issued a statement on Dec. 9 on a new report on rental housing released from the Harvard Joint Center for ...
The holiday season can be marked by an uptick in crime as people are away from their homes to visit family and friends, attend parties, and be present for performances and social events. The criminal element is well aware of the numerous ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, Security, Protection
Supporters of a mattress recycling bill stand amid used mattresses on the steps of the California State Capitol. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Amid a backdrop of used mattresses, supporters of a mattress recycling measure backed by the ...
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Driven by rising home prices and growing demand,the U.S.housing recovery is well underway,concludes The State of the Nation's Housing report released today by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.While still at ...
Tags: housing recovery, home prices, demand, renter
One of the biggest concerns that people have when furnishing their home is a lack of space. Adding only a few pieces of furniture in a home can really pile up, especially when decorating a bedroom. A dresser, nightstand, bed, and bookcase ...
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Furniture can be difficult to buy, and expensive too. You have to think about whether it fits the aesthetic that you want, whether it functions the way you want it to, whether it fits in the space that you want it to, whether it can be ...
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The Arbella Insurance Group has introduced Carpartment insurance, aimed to help renters make insurance policies simpler and more affordable. Carpartment insurance will also provide significant discounts to tenants who insure their cars ...
The U.S.Federal Trade Commission has reached proposed settlements with a software vendor and seven rent-to-own stores after the agency accused them of installing spyware on rented computers that captured screenshots of personal ...
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If there is anything consumers are leery of right now,it's real estate.We never know if the market has hit bottom or if it will drop some more.It's unclear how many more foreclosures will come on the market to further reduce home ...
Tags: estate, home buying, down payment, mortgage
There are a hundred reasons to replace your light fittings, probably a million: the main one being, 'if you switch out your old fixtures for more energy-efficient ones, you'll save yourself some money'. But it's not just homeowners who ...
Tags: Bathroom Light