Recent Posts Tagged With 'home improvement'

• What's the Life Expectancy of Your Home?

  Posted on Monday November 10th, 2008 at 12:15 in home improvement

  Consumerism has taught us to think about fast replacement, instead of "making it last". How long will your house last? Watching the house restoration shows on TV should give some clues, but here's some specifics from a Los Angeles Times article by Ca...

• Thinking about Home Remodel?

  Posted on Thursday November 29th, 2007 at 19:32 in home improvement

  It's time for the annual results of Remodeling Magazine's 2007 look at the return on home remodel projects. Basically, the return on projects trended down from 2006, a not-too-surprising result nationally due to rising costs and slowing home apprecia...

• "Mansionization": Which Home is Largest-of-All?

  Posted on Wednesday October 10th, 2007 at 08:30 in home improvement, zoning, housing demand

  Under discussion for much of this year, the Long Beach City Council's agenda last night finally brought it to the city level. Citizens from neighborhoods such as The Ranchos, Belmont Shore and Belmont Heights have been most vocal about the impact of...

• Does Your Avocado Oven Scream "Fixer"?

  Posted on Sunday July 15th, 2007 at 10:44 in home improvement, for buyers, selling prices, for renters

  According to this article it does. But I think it all depends on who you are (and the condition of the oven). If you're a retro person, the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's may look like fun to you, or you may not care what year it was all made as long as...

• Deciding on the Right Home Improvements

  Posted on Sunday July 8th, 2007 at 15:42 in home improvement

  How do you know the right home improvements to make? It's not a one-size-fits-all. Knowing the architectural style of your home, the economic level of your neighborhood, and the usual percentage of return are things to keep in mind.What do buyers ex...