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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Build an Addition?

If your home is full of people and stuff, you might be feeling the squeeze. Building a home addition can give you some much-needed extra space and make your layout more convenient.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Screened-in Porch?

If you dream of spending more time outdoors without the irritation of bug bites, a screened-in porch could provide a handy solution.  We break down the associated costs.

Closeup photo of a chip in a black granite countetop.
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Granite Countertop?

Granite repair or refinishing can revive scratched, chipped or burned countertops. Discover how much granite repair costs, including the price of DIY kits.

Critical case for a major plumbing and drainage repair
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

How to Measure Square Footage

Curious about the square footage of your home? Whether you want to dispute a tax assessment or you're preparing for a remodel, knowing how large your space is can be important. 

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Kind of Paint Do You Use on the Exterior of a House?

You can't just use any paint you have lying around to paint your house. Knowing what exterior paint is best for house painting can help you ensure a beautiful, long-lasting finish.

a freshly stained and polyurethaned hardwood floor
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Cleaners You Can — and Can't — Use on Hardwood Floors

The manufacturer of your particular hardwood floor might have recommended a certain type of cleaner, but if you’ve long lost the piece of paper with this information on it, we can help you out.

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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

How Often Do I Need to Replace My Windows?

When your windows get older, they don't function as well. But if they’re not broken, it can be hard to tell when it’s time to replace them.

Light grey and spacious basement area with staircase.
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What's a Finished Basement?

Before you get nervous that the contractors aren’t 100% done working on the home you’re pining after, you should know that a finished basement refers to material finishes, not the degree of completion.

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