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    The kitchen is the center gathering point when you have a gathering. Keeping your kitchen cabinets looking beautiful is a design essential for discerning homeowners. Extending the life of your existing kitchen cabinets is a lot easier than replacing them. Painting your kitchen cabinets gives your kitchen a bold new character. Just be prepare as painting your kitchen cabinets is no small undertaking. This is why planning and prep is so important. Read through these tips to make sure you get the j...

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  It’s the most wonderful time of the year for some — the season in which your state and federal government pays its debt to you in the form of a tax refund. I know it’s typically not enough funds to add an addition your home or do a kitchen renovation, but it can provide enough extra cash to do a few home improvements. Here are some ways to enhance the value of your home with your tax refund. $400-$500 refund - The small details Repaint and re-caulk your baseboards Caulking and giving your base...

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So you’ve been on HAR looking for the perfect house and there it is, the one you love. There is just one thing standing between you and your dream house.. that dreaded down payment. Don’t let your dream flush down the drain just yet. Here are 9 ways to come up with the down payment for your new home.   Throw Your Money Into Ladder CDs If you already have a little money put aside, put it into a Certificate of Deposit. CDs are low-risk and relatively accessible. You can maximize your earnings with a CD by o...

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Is it just me or does it seem that appliances don’t last as long as they’re supposed to? Something I often hear from family and friends is that their dryer died years before a typical dryer’s lifespan is up and that they seem to be calling the refrigerator repair man out every couple of years.Rob Carpenter, owner of a Mr. Handyman franchise in Maryland, shares some insider tips about how to extend the life of home appliances. Refrigerators That Last Refrigerators break down when doors don’t close tig...

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No matter the square footage of your home, trying to find a little extra space to store things is always an issue every now and then. I know the easiest solution is to just donate all those items you just can't find a place for or to store them in an already packed closet. But there is a good chance there are a couple spots you're overlooking. Whether it's a place to display a few kids books or those extra towels your linen closet just can't fit anymore, this list of places we found will help your storage needs!  ...

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How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?? If you ever have to prove you deserved a tax deduction, file an insurance claim, or figure out if your busted oven is still under warranty you’ll want to have your paperwork at hand. To help you prioritize your paperwork, we’ve created a handy “How Long to Keep It” home records checklist.  First, a little background on IRS rules, which informed some of our charts: The IRS says you should keep tax returns and the paperwork supporting them for at least three year...

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The weather is beginning to warm up and everything’s turning green. So to inspire you to push aside that spring cleaning and enjoy some time with your family, we are sharing a list of fun upcoming events happening here in our area! The first ever Masquerade Woodlands event featuring everything Mardi Gras! Sat, February 24, 2018 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST Town Green Park  2099 Lake Robbins Drive    The Woodlands, TX 77380 Music-Zydeco, Jazz, R&B-JABB Zydeco. N.O. Hustlers Houston Brass Band ...

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Home ownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure you can afford your home by calculating how much of a mortgage you can safely fit into your budget. Why not just take out the biggest mortgage a lender says you can have? Because your lender bases that number on a formula that doesn’t consider your current and future financial and personal goals. Think ahead to major life events and consider how those might influence your budget. Do you want to return to school for an...

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Nothing says “I love you” like a one-of-a-kind gift you’ve made with your own two hands. This Valentine’s Day, take a break from the same old box of chocolates and roses that die in a couple days and get creative: do-it-yourself gifts are a romantic and sweet way to show your loved one how much you care. Make someone's heart melt with love slime. Great for kids or the young at heart! This tutorial shows you how. Via growingajeweledrose.com Decorate a beer (or soda) package to turn it into a heartfelt...

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In the lasted release of the The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Quarterly Metro Home Price Report revealed that severely lacking inventory across the country drained sales growth and kept home prices rising at a steady clip in nearly all metro areas. Home prices rose 5.3% over the last quarter across all metros. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, discussed the impact of low inventory on buyers in the report: “Unfortunately, the pace of new listings were unable to replace what was quickly ...

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