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How to Decorate Your Home for Less

Posted on May 7, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Here are a handful of tips to consider before you open your wallet—or substantially reduce the amount of money in your bank account—to “change up” your home. Furniture, lighting and pictures can all be moved to offer a new perspective … Continue reading →

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Painting Can Polish a Sale

Posted on April 30, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

A good paint job can turn an otherwise drab, dark looking home into a bright, and airy mansion that would be the envy of the neighborhood. Even the most aged and dreary homes can be given a new lease on … Continue reading →

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One-Weekend Painting Projects

Posted on April 19, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Updating the decor in your home doesn’t have to be a long, laborious or expensive process. Instead, get a little instant gratification by using paint to easily refresh areas and items throughout the house. With a little cash and a … Continue reading →

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Home Staging for a Fast Sale

Posted on April 16, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Home Staging is the art of decorating a home to sell quickly and for top dollar. So, let’s transform your home in order to attract as many potential buyers as possible. Number One Rule: De-Clutter • Collect all those items … Continue reading →

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Neutral Color Palettes for your Home

Posted on March 28, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 Whites, grays, creams, beige and brown are all timeless neutral colors used extensively as home paints. Over the years, these neutral colors have evolved and their modern avatars include olive green, jade, lilac, cool silver, organic grays, soft yellows and … Continue reading →

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Seven Ways to Modernize Your Home

Posted on March 9, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Modern design, with clean lines and a good connection to the outdoors, will be the leading housing trend for the next few years. In response to a more complex world, homebuyers respond to spaces that are simple, light, and soothing. … Continue reading →

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Home Decorating on a Budget

Posted on March 5, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

As the seasons change, many times your local thrift and consignment stores will have a change in inventory.  These can be great resources for decorating supplies, furnishings, accessories, paint, wallpaper, and fabrics. But before you go shopping, make a plan … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Kitchen So You Get the Right Fit

Posted on February 10, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Like tailoring for a fitted jacket, a fitted kitchen is planned, built, and/or fixed to properly fill or cover a specific space and shape. To achieve a pleasing, functional, and affordable design it is important to find the appropriate measure … Continue reading →

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Boosting Your Home’s Resale Value

Posted on January 30, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Here are a handful of straightforward things you can do to increase your home’s appeal to potential buyers: A green lawn is an enormous plus.  A weedy, crabgrass-filled lawn can be a quick turnoff.  It will take a few weeks, … Continue reading →

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Improving Walls and Ceilings

Posted on January 25, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Improving walls and ceilings is an excellent way to bring back the life of your home and great for maintaining equity on one of the biggest investments in your life. Many of the wall upgrades can be handled by an … Continue reading →

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