Using cash is the least expensive option for paying for home improvements. Borrowing against the equity you have in your home with a loan or line of credit is also cost efficient. Unsecured loans will have higher rates, but you won’t risk losing your home if you’re unable to pay. […]

“If it’s more than 15 years old, upgrading the kitchen floor, cabinetry and appliances to modern standards will net you more money during [the] time of sale,” said Joe Polyak, founder and realtor of Rise Homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Many families view the kitchen as the center […]

Hardwood floor refinishing received a 10 Joy Score because the homeowners felt happiness and … [+] satisfaction in their home after undertaking the upgrade. getty Every year, homeowners embark on a mission to enhance and add value to their homes. Within each project is the goal of having a happy […]

The Swedish furniture and home goods chain said Thursday it is making its Buy Back & Resell program permanent across its 37 US stores on April 1 after piloting the offer last summer. The company said the service applies only to personally-used Ikea furniture that is fully assembled and fully […]