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Rethinking the split-level home

Split-level homes became popular between 1950 and 1970, growing out of the ranch style to meet the demand of Boomers’ growing families. Some households love the split-level and others disdain it....

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Get credit for energy-efficiency improvements

Did you make home improvements in 2012 that qualify for an energy-efficiency tax credit? The H&R Block tutorial explains how the cost of purchasing solar panels, geothermal heat pumps, wind...

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The ultimate retro house

Artist Robert Guthrie purchased a defunct gas station and converted it into his personal residence. The house, located in Bayou St. John outside of the French Quarter of New Orleans, is his biggest...

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Why home staging matters

Curb appeal and home staging are two critical elements for sellers to consider when listing their properties for sale. Buyers make judgments based on the first impression, so when they walk through the...

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Adding vintage to your home

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That’s certainly true of Julie, a Chicago resident who repurposes old things into decorative and functional new pieces for the home. P. Allen Smith of eHowHome...

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To repair or not to repair?

Contrary to our wishes, household appliances don’t last forever. When they do break down, should homeowners repair or ditch them? Patty Kim of National Geographic’s The Green Guide provides guidelines...

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Home Depot highlights housing recovery

Both Home Depot and Lowe’s, the nation’s largest DIY home improvement stores, have outperformed the broader market in sales earnings. CNNMoney’s Paul R. La Monica says the retailers’ positive gains...

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Home sweet home

This 1980 Chevy school bus doubles as Coleman Barry’s mobile home. Barry purchased the bus for $640 and spent two years renovating the interior with custom cabinetry, wood paneling, a two-piece bath,...

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Surviving Homeownership

Becoming a first time homeowner can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences you can face.  At first it’s all about arranging the furniture, painting and hosting your first party, but...

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Surviving Homeownership

Becoming a first time homeowner can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences you can face.  At first it’s all about arranging the furniture, painting and hosting your first party, but...

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