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    Everything You Need to Know About Colonial-Style Homes

    From its symmetrical exterior to a traditional floor plan, colonial architecture is one of the most popular options for classic homes in the U.S.

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    Don't just schuss by that chalet; discover what makes it so cozy and inviting

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    The average cost to add a bedroom onto a house is $30,000 to $100,000, depending on whether you’re converting a space or building a new one

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    How to Hire a Qualified Pro for House Framing

    Be sure to check your rough carpenters' years of experience, references, and where they buy their wood before you finalize a contract with them

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    Keep your hot tub bubbling year-round

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    Home deconstruction can be good for the environment, help your community, and even grant you a tax return

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    A general contractor handles all of the nuts and bolts of building a house, so you don't have to

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    How Much Does It Cost to Add a Second Story to Your Home?

    It costs $100 to $300 on average per square foot to add a second-floor addition, though some projects can be as high as $500 per square foot. 

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    How to Determine If You Need a Handyperson or Contractor for Your Home Project

    General contractors are for bigger projects requiring a license, while a handyperson can tackle a series of simpler jobs for a lower price

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    Everything You Should Know About Dry Rot and How to Prevent It

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    Everything You Need to Know About Shoe Molding

    Shoe molding is a decorative, yet functional, baseboard finisher

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    How to Accept Online Payments Without Fees

    Free and low-fee payment options for home service pros

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    What Should Be in a Remodeling or Home Renovation Contract?

    Put your red pen to use before you sign a remodeling contract

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    5 Ways You Can Raise Your Ceiling

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    The Contractor’s Guide to Charging for Permit Pulls

    Before you start work on a job, you’ll need to do all the required permit pulls to protect yourself and the property owner from potential liability

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    You can thank your certificate of occupancy for all the little details that make your house a home

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    Why You Should Hire a Handyperson To Hang Your Christmas Lights and Holiday Decorations

    Hire a handyperson to help you deck the halls in style

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