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MONEY MAGAZINE:
Unlocking your home equity
5:59am: More people are using reverse mortgages to finance retirement, but the costs are steep. (more)
Nine ways to enhance a home's curb appeal
Apr 24: Cosmetic fixes that can put a prettier face on a plain-Jane home will pay for themselves - and then some. (more)
How to find a contractor you'll love
Mar 28: To nab a good home improvement professional, look for these signs of excellence (or trouble). (more)
Smart window shopping
Feb 29: Replacement panes are a costly renovation. So invest in new ones for the right reasons - and do the project the right way. (more)
AC in the winter? Brrrr-rilliant!
Nov 20: It's one of the best investments you can make in your home. And the best time to put it in is the dead of winter. From Money Magazine's Josh Garskof (more)
6 cures for the small-kitchen blues
Oct 26: Expand your kitchen without breaking the bank using these simple solutions from Money Magazine (more)
A big payoff from the tiniest room
Sep 7: For the surest bet in home remodeling, build a new bathroom - and add up to 20 percent more value to your home. (more)
Kitchen face-lifts for the frugal
Jun 21: Forget the upscale remodel. You can get a whole new look for a few thousand dollars. (more)
7 landscaping tips
Jun 4: These ideas offer some of the best returns for your renovation dollar. Plus, the payoff increases over time. (more)
Take your home outside
May 18: An open-air "room" adds inexpensive living space that may come in handy at resale. And it needn't have a price tag as big as the great outdoors. (more)
Dark side of the housing boom: Shoddy work
Feb 14: Steps you can take if you find yourself living in a poorly made home. (more)
Your Home: Is 'going green' worth the cost?
Jan 3: The eco-friendly house (and renovation) has gone mainstream. But is it really worth the cost? (more)
Lush lawn - higher home value
Turn that lawn into a fine green carpet and your whole house becomes more valuable. (more)
Plastic fantastic building materials
Neighbors and buyers can't tell these artificial materials from nature's handiwork. But your wallet will know. Here are the best state-of-the-art look-alikes. (more)
Spiff-ups for all seasons
To prevent budget-busting repairs, you've got to invest a little time. But how do you keep track? Just use our home maintenance checklist. (more)
Make room: space saving tips
There are sexier home improvements than closet and cabinet organizers. But what other upgrade will simplify your life and boost the salability of your home? Here's the best gear for organizing stuff now and impressing buyers later. (more)
Let there be light
A wall of windows and skylights can open up a dark and gloomy living space. Here's a list of "dos" and "don'ts" for adding light. (more)
5 Dumbest renovation fads
A remodeling trend may look good on paper, but it may not make your home more livable - or more valuable. These five alternatives will. (more)
Small Projects that pay off big
Make your home more appealing to buyers (and yourself) with these easy indoor upgrades you can do on your own. (more)
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