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Fireplaces have become a popular home feature to remodel, particularly because they make such a statement as the focal point of a room. This article includes easy tips for quick fireplace makeovers.

If you’re thinkng about a new home in the spring, the time to check your credit rating–and begin fixing problems you may uncover–is right now.

What defines luxury homes is a combination of price and high-end features, many of which will find their way into the standard options of less-expensive homes in years to come.

More buyers are hanging on to their first homes for a source of income.

The most effective way to keep down the noise in your house is to sound-proof walls between common areas.

Builders struggle to keep up with trends in technology and design homes that factor in the latest must-have items, like flat-screen televisions.

Deciding whether to remodel your home or simply tear it down and rebuild on your lot from scratch requires serious research up front.

From the Sun-Times, an excellent step-by-step guide to stopping pesky window and door leaks by adding a piece of metal flashing to the seal.

Just how much has the Chicago real estate market changed in the last 20 years?

The best way to increase your home’s value is often just a little elbow grease.

“Serial home sellers” take advantage of a tax exemption to turn their fixer-uppers into a healthy profit every two years.

As lifestyles and tastes change, homeowners wrestle with the decision to stay and remodel or move.

Older home owners, empty nesters, and retirees consider the benefits of selling larger homes and downsizing to fit their lifestyle.

Just in time for Halloween, some do-it-yourself horror stories emphasize the need for caution and careful planning before you undertake any projects.