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Six weeks before you move ...

• Decide on your approximate move date.
• Weed out any items you will not need in your new location, or simply no longer want. Make arrangements to have a yard sale, or donate the items to charity.
• Start using up groceries and supplies.

This checklist should help you decide whether window replacement makes sense for your home.

A service professional's answers to some basic questions will give you a sense of whether or not you could comfortably work with that individual. Some important questions are:

An architect is trained to create designs that are structurally sound, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. An architect will know construction materials, can negotiate bids from contractors, and can supervise the actual work. In many communities you are required to have an architect or engineer sign the working drawings for a structure. For most decorating endeavors, you will not need an architect but if you are planning a renovation or addition, a state-licensed professional with a degree in architecture may be essential.

When selecting a home professional, using a few guidelines can help protect you from fraudulent contractors. These warning signs indicate a contractor who may be running a scam:

Real estate appraising is the evaluation of property including the land, the dwellings and all the features on it. Although everyone knows it is necessary to appraise real estate to sell it, there can also be other reasons people would contact a real estate appraiser.

If you want to get the best price possible when selling your home, it is important to make sure that it is appealing to potential buyers. Fix up the following areas to improve the chance for an easy, quick sale:

Selling a home can be stressful. Finding the right real estate agent for you is essential. Here are some tips for enlisting a good agent.

Chances are that the person who ends up buying your home will drive by it more than once when making the decision.

Following is a list of updates to make your home appealing upon first glimpse:

Wildfires are a frightening and deadly natural disaster, which spread with rapid speed and can destroy everything in their path. Homeowners can take precautions to protect their homes from wildfires by using the following list of tips:

The most frightening thing about tornados and hurricanes is the uncertainty of when one might hit, and how strong it will be. Tornados and hurricanes can level a town in a matter of minutes. While you cannot guarantee that your home will not be damaged in a tornado or hurricane, you can take a few steps to lessen the impact and provide safety for you and your family. Here is a list to help you prepare for either of these natural disasters:

As Jimmy Buffet once wrote, 'If you live in the area, you have to know how to reason with hurricane season.' Here are some tips.

Here is a checklist of things you can do to make your home safer.

Although a home addition or remodeling project is almost always a major effort that can affect the resale value of your home, it should be done primarily to improve your quality of life. Keep the following list in mind when adding on to your home:

Consider the following before you decide how to finance your home improvement project:

Plumbers can be very expensive, however, there are several ways to get the most value for your money. The following tips can help you save money on your next plumbing repair:

The following information will give you some basic knowledge about painting. Once you've decided what color and type of paint you would like, you'll need to get ready for the painter!

Tackling an exterior paint project can be overwhelming. Hiring a service professional can eliminate the headaches associated with completing a home painting project on your own. If you do decide to tackle the project yourself, here is a checklist to help homeowners prepare.

When you move, you can make life a bit easier if you have an organized list of the people or businesses who will need to know your new address.

As the weather grows colder, homeowners should look ahead to the stormy winter months. There are many things we can and should do to protect our families and homes from the ravages of winter. Good planning can also help to reduce maintenance and utility costs.