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Author Profiles

Christina Hoffmann

has been an editor in the real estate and housing field for two decades—most recently as content manager for HouseLogic. She’s given her 100-year-old frame home the attention it deserves: new kitchen, siding, HVAC, and windows and doors. She's betting the roof is next.

BY THIS AUTHOR

Remodeling’s ‘Value’ on the Upswing

Now that the housing market is back, home improvements are, too. And they’re paying off better than in years past. Read More

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And the Winner Is …

A lucky HouseLogic reader wins $1,000 in our Boost Your Roost sweepstakes. Read More

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Does Landscaping Give a Good Return on Investment?

Boost Your Roost contest points up what an appraisal is and isn’t and the fact that home value is more than financial. Read More

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International Housewares Show 2012 show floor

7 Home Products You Didn’t Know You Needed

The products on display at the Housewares show range from the bizarre to the practical and promise to change your life. You be the judge: Will these gizmos help you? Read More

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One Bathroom Makeover, 4 Winners in HouseLogic Giveaway

Congratulations! Four HouseLogic readers each won $100 in our water-wise bathroom redo giveaway. Read More

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Kohler shower door

20 ‘Reader-Wise’ Ideas for Small Bathrooms — What Are Yours?

Clever, readers! Your ideas on our water-wise bathroom remodeling series deserve a special blog post of their own. Read More

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4 Winners Each Pocket $100 in HouseLogic Giveaway

Congratulations to the winners who responded to our family room makeover series with Remodelaholic’s Cassity and Justin Kmetzsch. Read More

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Bedroom with Universal Design features

Thinking of Retirement? Make the Most of It with Universal Design

When planning for retirement, remember your home is your castle. Make it work for you with universal design. Read More

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Heather Bullard's chicken coop

Saving Money Still Trumps Green — Unless It’s DIY Green

The green movement appears to be shifting away from buying green products (too expensive) and toward make-it-yourself solutions. Read More

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Tell Congress to Reauthorize National Flood Insurance

On Sept. 30, 2011, the National Flood Insurance Program, which provides flood insurance to 5.6 million homes and businesses, will expire. If Congress doesn’t renew this program before then, 21,000 communities in the United States won’t have an affordable option to protect themselves from flooding. Read More

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