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9 Essential Things You Need For A New House

In Homeowners by Doug Phelps

Image: donatas1205/Shutterstock These must-haves will make things a lot easier in the first few weeks. When Lauren Hunter and her husband moved into their first home in Hilliard, Ohio, the previous homeowner had left behind a ladder. “It turned out to be awesome,” Hunter says. “You don’t realize how many situations where ladders make things easier. Hanging pictures is one thing, but …

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9 No-Sweat Hacks to Deep Clean the Cruddiest Things

In Homeowners by Doug Phelps

Image: Rafa Fernández/ImageBrief Like using a drill on your tub. (Why didn’t we think of it sooner?!) Ahhh! Sparkling floors, gleaming windows, and zero dust bunnies. A thorough cleaning can make your abode feel brand new. But that immaculate house comes with a price — sore biceps. Here’s how to deep clean your house without skimping, or pulling a muscle. Best of all these brilliant …

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5 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns

In Homeowners by Doug Phelps

Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Your home is in the perfect location, came at the perfect price, with the perfect lot. (Yay southern exposure!) But the home itself? Perfect isn’t the adjective you’d use. But you knew that moving in, and now you’re ready to start …

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R is for Remodel

In Homeowners by Doug Phelps

This post is part of an ongoing series, “ABC’s of Real Estate.” Stay tuned for more posts as I run through the a-z of real estate and provide helpful tips for home buyers and sellers alike.