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According to the National Association of Realtors, good curb appeal can increase your home’s selling price by around 7%. Exterior paint plays a huge role in how attractive your house looks from the street. But aside from obvious signs like peeling and cracking, it can sometimes be hard to know if your place needs a …
According to Realtor.com, the average home spent only 38 days on the market in March 2022, a decrease of 11 days over the previous year. Indeed, the competition among homebuyers has become incredibly fierce, leaving people feeling pressured to make an offer quickly. However, when buying an older home, don’t sign before checking these five …
After experiencing double-digit increases last year, home prices are expected to rise only a modest 5.7% in 2022. The supply of buyers has lulled, meaning that you can no longer count on the market, automatically increasing your property’s value. A remodeling project is the best way to increase the amount of equity you have in …
When it comes to home remodeling projects, everyone has their own idea about what to expect. Even so, certain myths seem to be common among all homeowners. Maybe you too are harboring misconceptions, which is why we would like to put the following myths to rest. #1. It’s Important to Stick with the Latest Trends …
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Americans spend more time performing meal prep and cleanup than any other household chore. So naturally, it makes sense to have a space you can be proud of. If you are looking to upgrade, you may be wondering if you should replace or refinish your cabinets. Here …
Like almost every homeowner, you probably have a wish list of changes that you’d make so your home could be just right. Often the problem is a feeling of not enough space: “If only my house had a better layout,” or “If only I had more room to store everything!” or “If only I had …
You’ve got mud! We do too, and we’ve also got some advice to help you spruce up your home. Where should you start? If the rain showers that come in the spring also bring more mud into your home, let’s start there. A mudroom! What better time than right now to design a place at …
There are many important factors to consider when making decisions about major purchases like a home remodeling project. Price is one that might be at the top of the list. It makes sense to avoid a price that seems unusually high, but well-informed homeowners also know that a price that is too low can signal …
As you’re preparing holiday meals, entertaining, and hosting family from out of town, it’s the perfect time to think about what you wish you could change about the way your kitchen looks, feels, and functions. The kitchen is more than just a place for cooking. Many families prefer a more casual way of entertaining, with …
Another holiday season is fast approaching, and we’re already seeing design blogs weigh in with what they predict the latest trends will be for the coming year. If you’re planning to remodel soon, it’s a lot of fun, but often not particularly helpful. Here at T&K, we believe there are some things that are always …
