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Fencing: A Guide to the Options

Fencing: A Guide to the Options

When shopping for a fence, you need to consider everything from style to function to how much maintenance it’ll require. Read More

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Effort Low 1-2 days
Investment High $350-$3,000 (for 50 feet of fence)
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24" round above ground pool

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Adding an Above-Ground Pool

If you don’t want the expense or hassle of installing an in-ground swimming pool, an above-ground pool is an affordable alternative. Read More

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Effort Med 2-5 days (frame pool install)
Investment Med $4,000 (basic frame pool)
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Wooden fence in yard of residence

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Fencing: A Guide to the Options

When shopping for a fence, you need to consider everything from style to function to how much maintenance it’ll require. Read More

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Effort Low 1-2 days
Investment High $350-$3,000 (for 50 feet of fence)
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A portable generator can be purchased with tax refund

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Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $2,500 Projects

If you want to invest a tax refund in your home this year, consider these five great projects that cost around $2,500. Read More

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Save Money Med $115/yr (tankless heater)
Effort Low 1-2 days (storm windows)
Investment Med $2,500
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Low-flow showerhead in bathroom

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Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $500 Projects

Here are five great ideas for investing a tax refund in your home if you receive $500 or less back from the IRS this year. Read More

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Save Money Low $90/yr (low-flow toilet)
Effort Low 1-2 hrs (surge protector)
Investment Low $500
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Tropical hardwoods such as ipe offer ease of maintenance

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Smart Options: Decking

When choosing decking, factor in the savings gained by low maintenance and longevity, even if the initial cost is higher. Read More

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Value Added Low $1,200 (return on investment)
Effort Med 2-3 days (install)
Investment Med $1,500 (pressure-treated)
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Edible Estates Regional Prototype Garden #6: Baltimore

Save Money with Your Edible Garden

An edible garden featuring vegetables and herbs can save you a bundle if you keep it simple and raise plants that offer high yields. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $100-$500/yr. (produce)
Effort Low 15-20 hrs/mo
Investment Low $80-$250 (supplies, seeds)
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Steel garage door made to mimic wood

Garage Doors: A Guide to the Options

The right garage door is a key to enhancing curb appeal and can have a major impact on your home’s appearance and value. Read More

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Effort Low 3-4 hrs to install
Investment Med $550-$2,500
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Detached garage built to match home

Evaluate Your House for a Garage Addition

When planning a garage addition, you’ll need to consider size, siting, access, and how the garage relates to the architecture of the house. Read More

Progress H K
Value Added High $34,475-$51,466
Effort High 3+ wks for planning
Investment High $58,432-$87,230
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Garage addition to home

Garage Addition: Return on Investment

On average, a garage addition recoups about 60% of the investment, with the highest rates of return on a basic rather than an upscale job. Read More

Progress H K
Value Added High $34,475-$51,466
Effort Med 3+ wks for planning
Investment High $58,432-$87,230
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Windowed garage door

Garage Addition: Top Features

The smartest features to build into your garage addition are plenty of simple storage solutions, a basic work surface, and room to move around. Read More

Progress H K
Value Added High $34,475-$51,466
Effort Med 3+ wks for planning
Investment High $58,432-$87,230
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Thinking about adding a deck this spring?

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