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Sure, newly constructed homes boast plenty of benefits, like ample electrical sockets and lots of closets, but older houses take the cake when it comes to quirky, charming, even enchanting features.

Finding the right paint color can be challenging. If you’re looking to change things up and need some inspiration, consider one of the hues that are expected to be hot in the coming year.

Why rush to congregate indoors? Though the weather may be turning crisp and cool, these projects add extra ambiance to your outdoor space, helping extend your patio season.

Transform your home into a tidy and peaceful oasis by following these decluttering tips.

While they are often mistaken for one another, there are a few distinct differences between family rooms and living rooms.

If you’d love to have more plants but can’t fit purchasing mature ones into your budget, try sowing or “striking” your own.

If your pulse quickens at the sight of a turret or Dutch door, you’ll want to follow these 'grammers.

Adding roof inspection into a home’s annual maintenance plan is a savvy move for homeowners. The average roof inspection cost is $215, with a typical range of $120 to $321.

Known for its distinctive triangular roof and large windows, an A-frame house exudes quaint charm. Before investing in your own A-frame, it’s worth getting to know these dwellings a bit better.

Attractive, functional, and energy-efficient plantation shutters (also called estate shutters) can freshen up any window. New estate shutters cost from $1,295 to $4,549, with many homeowners spending $2,803.

There’s no need to be green with envy; these striking variegated houseplants will be the focal point of any room.

Buying a home with an outbuilding can be intimidating if you don’t know what you’re getting into.

The national average fireplace remodel cost is $1,200. This falls within the typical price range of $400 to $2,000, with the final cost depending on materials, labor costs, and possible repairs.

With a typical range of $4,600 to $70,000, the cost to finish attic space in a home greatly varies. Homeowners can compare their budget against the national average of $25,250 to see what their funds can finish in their attic space.

By DIYing your Halloween displays, you’re bound to have some of the neighborhood’s creepiest and most surprising decorations.

An appliance garage keeps blenders, air fryers, and other small kitchen appliances within easy reach without cluttering your countertops.

These rural parts of the country have chosen not to adopt a building code, making them ideal for tiny homes and other alternative residential designs.

Make cooking a cooler, cleaner experience by clearing the air in the kitchen with the best under-cabinet range hood.

Deciphering the settings on your washer can make a major difference in performance.

This modular Magma Crossover grill is a camping stove, grill, griddle, flat top, and pizza oven all in one.