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Surging rent costs are squeezing renters into lower-priced abodes and taking a toll on the housing market as a whole. Alongside increasing home costs and higher mortgage rates, rent costs are also rising. This makes it more difficult for the average homebuyer or tenant to find a suitable home at a reasonable price. In its Multifamily Outlook […]

Different types of plumbing pipes can be used in a number of ways, from carrying water to your kitchen faucet to delivering waste to your sewage system. These kinds of drainage and delivery systems have been around since ancient times. The Greeks used clay pipes to transport water to homes and public buildings. Moving into the early […]

Adding an island to your new kitchen is a great way to increase both counter space and storage space. Considering that people always seem to need more of these two things, it’s a huge win. But many people make kitchen island mistakes. Here are some key kitchen design problems to avoid when planning your perfect […]

Just when you thought mortgage interest rates couldn’t get any lower… you were right. It looks like rates could face a steady rise this year. But, there’s good news too. 2022 could bring more housing inventory, continued home equity increases, and still historically low rates (albeit, a bit higher than 2021). While we can’t peer into the […]

The pros and cons of 7 top countertop materials Replacing a scratched, scorched, stained, or just plain unattractive countertop can transform any kitchen. Happily, there are lots of options in a wide range of prices. A new laminate countertop can cost as little as $5 per square foot. Or you could easily spend 10 times […]

Living near water is a delicate balance: it’s nice to have a body of water close by, but not so nice when it’s creeping into your basement. Water can be extremely destructive to a home. A single inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). […]

Central air costs about $3,000 to $7,000 on average. Save by hiring the right contractor, scheduling installation in the off-season and using rebates or tax credits. Summer heats up fast when all you have is a fan to cool you down. Central air conditioning could solve all your sweaty problems, but the price may knock […]

To build or not to build — that’s a question on many business owners’ minds. That’s because they’ve heard about how some building material prices have risen in the past year, making them think twice about that new facility or expansion project.  Prices for lumber, steel, and some other building materials have sent residential building […]

There are so many different details to consider when designing or renovating your home—and that includes plenty of different flooring options. Choosing the right floors is an important part of bringing together the entire look of your space, and they should provide you with the right functionality as well. It’s not enough for flooring options to just […]

Along with so many others across the U.S., the pandemic shook my family up to the point that we realized we needed to make a big change. In our case, the change was moving — which meant saying goodbye to the home I thought I’d raise my family in. The emotional upheaval was intense, but eventually, […]