Renovations

Gravity furnace? What is that???

Not long ago I showed a buyer a house with a gravity furnace and got the response I often get… what is that??? Often nicknamed an 'octopus' furnace because of...
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Seller’s best investment

If you are planning to sell, much of your focus right now is likely on getting your home decluttered, staged and ready to dazzle potential buyers. In winter months especially it...
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Doing home renovations? Save big and support Habitat

Next time you are looking for materials for a home renovation project think about checking out the ReStore of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Prices average 75% below retail, so...
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FREE – Maximize Your Home Guide

This Old House and RE/MAX have partnered to produce Maximize Your Home with RE/MAX, filled with ideas to add character to your home inside and out.  Articles include… Five front...
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Building green and building smart are often the same thing

When people think of green building they often think of things like solar panels, geothermal heating and windmills… all things that can be costly and have a long payback period. But...
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Remodeling ROI – Cost vs Value Report 2011-2012

Average remodeling costs dropped again for the third year in a row, although more slowly this year. Nationwide costs decreased 6.9% in 2009, 2.3% in 2010 and only 1.9% in...
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Remodelers Showcase this weekend

It seems more and more people I talk to are remodeling their homes… sometimes homes they are buying, somestimes to stay instead of move, and sometimes making improvements to enjoy...
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Up to 30% tax credit for energy efficiency

Thinking about energy efficient home updates? Some home improvement products are eligible for tax credits this year… and renewable energy systems like solar, wind and geothermal systems are eligible for a tax...
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