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You can increase your home's value in a few ways. Among these, window replacement is the most controllable. Check out our coverage on window replacement.

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Your doors might be durable, but they’ll get damaged if you don’t take care of them. Your door’s bulk is protected, but its frame, locking mechanism, and internal mechanisms are at risk. Regardless of how much use your doors get, beware of these five door-damaging factors.

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Gutters are an invaluable component on your roof. The primary purpose of gutters is to channel water away from the base of your home to eliminate flooding, standing water, or splash stains up against the vinyl siding. Over time gutters are like any other part of the home. They experience wear and tear beyond any repairs. Below are a few telltale signs that your home's gutters need to be replaced.

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Even if you’re not installing a home theater, you should care about your home’s ambient noise levels. The world is a loud place. With several household alterations, however, you can cut down on the noise levels. Your home is your haven, and you don’t deserve the outside noise. Below, we’re covering the best home improvement options to reduce noise, promote comfortable environments and transform a loud home into a silent paradise.

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A house comes with windows, but they aren't always the best windows for the needs of you and your family. You can always upgrade existing windows to more efficient ones, and especially if they're older and need replacing you may want to consider some of the modern options which are available to add both beauty and function to your windows.

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Spring is a time for new beginnings which often translates into people putting their homes on the market. Making your home stand out among all the other homes for sale this spring is made easier by paying attention to a few crucial methods of increasing its curb appeal. Even if you aren't in the market to sell your home, you can infuse it with freshness and increase its appeal by doing the following: 

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Some people prefer the crisp air of a cold winter morning while others like the warm summer sunshine. One thing in common is you have to pay bills to keep the atmosphere inside your home comfortable, whether you're paying for heating or air conditioning. The difference is that during the winter you absolutely have to heat the home but in the summer there are means available to keep the house cool without having to run the air conditioner for 24 hours every day.

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You bought your house because you like it as it stands, you're happy with the neighborhood and the schools and the layout of the house suits the needs of you and your family. At some point, you're going to want to make some upgrades, other times, your going to need maintenance and repairs. In either situation, you're going to want to know a contractor you can trust to conduct the work professionally and efficiently.

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For most homeowners, gutters are the least of your concerns during daily life and certainly not something you think about when considering home improvements. What the layman doesn't always understand is how gutters are an integral aspect of your home design which allows for proper drainage so your lawn and more importantly, the drainage system in your foundation doesn't take the brunt of every rainstorm which happens in your area.

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Not all home improvement projects are created equal. Some are labors of love that are so tailored to your needs that their worth lies in your own happiness rather than in their dollar value. Sometimes, though, you want to know that you're spending your money on a project that will pay you back later by raising your home's value and helping you turn a profit when you sell.

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