May 2020

Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home’s Front Entry

Wooden house with red door and nice front entry
Your home’s exterior can look as good as new after some concrete resurfacing, pressure washing and mulching. (DepositPhotos)

Refreshing your home’s front entry doesn’t require tons of work or expense. These three simple changes can make a big impact.

Try them and your home will be the best-looking one on the block!


Repaired front porch with Quikrete Re-Cap
Refreshing your front entry starts with cleaning and updating the stoop or front porch.

1. Resurface a Concrete Stoop

Home improvement doesn’t have to cost a lot. Resurfacing

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5 Durable, Affordable Roof Options for a Detached Garage

Asphalt shingle roof on a hunter green two-car garage
Consider your home’s roofing style and material before choosing a roof for your detached garage. (DepositPhotos)

Whether you use your detached garage for parking your car or you use it for storage, the entire structure needs to be able to protect what’s inside. This means the exterior needs to be in good condition.

If your garage’s roof is starting to age, it may be time to consider a new one.

While roofing isn’t the most affordable house material on the

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How to Create Colorful Concrete Stools

Painted concrete layered stools
These colorful concrete stools will make a great conversation piece for your backyard.

Mixing concrete and making something special brings me so much joy! These stained concrete stools are inexpensive, take a few hours over two days to make, and look great in the backyard.  

If you see this DIY project in your near future, here are my tips to make these beauties.


materials used to make concrete stools, pictured posed on a white backdrop
Before we begin, let’s make sure we have everything we’ll need.

Materials

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Is Samsung’s Washer Warranty Enough?

Samsung washing machines displayed in the showroom of a commercial store. Household items Samsung brand exhibited for sale.
See what’s in Samsung’s washer warranty and whether you should purchase additional Samsung coverage or a home warranty. | Photo Credit: Shutterstock © Gabriel Pahontu

As a homeowner, you have to think about protecting your investment — including the systems and appliances in your house. There are different kinds of warranties available, but they aren’t all created equal.

A manufacturer’s warranty protects you from unexpected repair and replacement costs on a newly purchased appliance. A home warranty, however, can

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First American Home Warranty: Reviews, Cost, Coverage (2020)

Custom built luxury house with nicely trimmed and landscaped front yard, lawn in a residential neighborhood. Vancouver Canada.
Learn more about First American Home Warranty and its coverage, costs and plans in this comprehensive review. | Shutterstock © romakoma

For apartment renters, it’s easy to rely on the property manager when something breaks, but as a homeowner, you are the one responsible for finding a good technician and covering the full repair cost.

A home warranty contract offsets the cost of repairs and replacements for covered appliances and systems most prone to damage, such as the air conditioning,

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Landmark Home Warranty: Reviews, Cost, Coverage (2020)

Bright exterior of a custom home near Portland, Oregon
Learn more about Landmark Home Warranty and its coverage, costs and plans in this comprehensive review. | Photo Credit: Shutterstock © Reinhardt and Co

The American dream of owning a home isn’t cheap. Based on an analysis by Zillow and Thumbtack, homeowners should expect to spend about $9,390 a year on owning and maintaining a home. 

We can’t predict leaky pipes, electrical issues or roof damage. But these repairs can easily cost you hundreds to thousands of dollars per

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