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January 29, 2015
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Home & Design: Feature Articles

  • Cutting-Edge Color
    03/01/2012

    Tangerine tango, a bright, burnt orange hue, was named 2012 Color of the Year by Pantone Color Institute. Here are three ways to incorporate this color, reminiscent of a sunset, in a home:

  • Green Up Home Cleanup
    03/01/2012

    When advising sellers on how to prep their home for sale, let the four C’s of staging be your guide. Here’s the green way to make the listing clean, clutter-free, colorful, and creative.

  • Two Home Redos Customers Crave
    03/01/2012

    Ideas generating buzz among buyers.

  • Winter Alert: Get Outdoor Spaces in Shape
    02/13/2012

    Warm weather is just a month or two away in many parts of the country. Here are some steps you can take to make outdoor areas more livable during long, sun-filled days.

  • Termites: The Silent Invaders
    01/05/2012

    These wood-chomping insects can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage and render properties unsellable. Here’s how to identify and prevent termite infestation.

  • Put Your Best Features Forward: Simple Staging Solutions
    01/01/2012

    Staging can help you highlight selling features that may otherwise be overlooked by buyers.

  • Designing on a Human Scale
    12/01/2011

    Sarah Susanka's newly-constructed 'not so big house' in Libertyville, Ill., provides smart ideas for comfort in fewer square feet.

  • Remodeling? Don’t Forget the Permit
    09/01/2011
  • Buyers Ready to Spend on Green?
    07/01/2011

    More and more Americans are seriously considering green construction and adding new ­energy-­efficient upgrades—and determining that the cost is worth it.

  • Battling the Neighborhood Eyesore
    06/01/2011

    How to battle the neighborhood eyesore when it's next door to your listing.