Turn that lawn into a fine green carpet and your whole house becomes more valuable. ( more)
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Some of the smartest green ideas are decidedly low-tech. Fact is, the sustainable homes of the future look a lot like those of the past. ( more)
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It's a tough market for selling a house. Maximize your chances of a sale at a good price with these house-staging tips from an expert. ( more)
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Neighbors and buyers can't tell these artificial materials from nature's handiwork. But your wallet will know. Here are the best state-of-the-art look-alikes. ( more)
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The effects of the foreclosure crisis are rippling throughout the country - and even the rich and famous are not immune. ( more)
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How one couple created a luxe, low-cost kitchen with quality secondhand stuff and sweat equity. ( more)
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See what you can get for the median home price in 10 cities where prices are still climbing. ( more)
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Most times you get what you pay for, but sometimes you luck out. Here are a few true deals, with features of higher-end products for less money. ( more)
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If you can't convince your contractor brother-in-law to help with your next project, you need the next best thing: reliable and clear instructions. Here are the 3 best sources. ( more)
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The 6 cities where home prices are likely to rise the most - or fall the least - in the next 12 months. ( more)
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How to get top-shelf looks without spending top dollar on popular home-improvement projects. ( more)
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These luxury homes were languishing on the market, or in builder inventories, as Florida real estate imploded. Now Sotheby's is hoping to auction them off at an event on March 28. The owners no doubt have their fingers crossed. ( more)
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There are so many plans being floated to stem the subprime crisis and avert foreclosures, it's hard to keep track. A cheat sheet on the major proposals. ( more)
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Foreclosures can be bargains for budget-minded house hunters even when they're in the market for seven-figure homes. Trulia, which provides information on homes for sale, neighborhoods and housing trends, provided the following listings of deeply discounted foreclosed homes. ( more)
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Borrow a little square footage and put it to work for an efficient bathroom loaded with luxury. From This Old House ( more)
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It was a brutal year for housing - but not all markets are ailing. ( more)
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Drop your cell phone in the toilet? How about a loose raccoon in the kitchen? What about 24-hour party people living next door. How to take care of everyday crises, from This Old House. ( more)
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In the virtual community, avatars can tour an exact replica of a home for sale before deciding if they want to see it for real. Here's how the actual house stacks up next to it's virtual version. ( more)
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How to design a retro-style bath from floor to faucets. ( more)
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There are tempting ways to use your home for potential financial gain. The line isn't always bright, but there are some guidelines for when such moves can be smart ... or dopey. ( more)
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