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When it comes to selling a home, every property has two opportunities to make a first impression on potential buyers: when they drive up to your house and when they open your door and walk inside. That's why your home's curb appeal and interior setting are among the first steps to unlocking its true value.

However, the art of selling a home at the highest possible ROI takes more than making great first impressions. Getting the most out of a home sale lies in making the right improvements that a...

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• Selecting a Container
• Drainage
• Soil
• Light and Temperature
• Watering
• Fertilizing
• Seeds or Seedlings?
• Vegetable Choices
• FAQs

If you don't have the space for a full garden, you can grow just about any vegetable in a container. The secret to successful container gardening is knowing what type of vessel to choose for each vegetable, selecting a nourishing soil, and providing the correct amount of light, water, and fertilization.

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Few things give a garden a more untended look than weeds. One way to deal with pesky weeds is to kill them with commercial herbicides. But this approach isn't for everyone. For them, mere weed control isn't as important as achieving weed control without harsh chemicals. Some choose to tolerate weeds like wild violets rather than fighting them.

If you love a well-manicured garden and perfect lawn but don't like to use herbicides, there are some homemade weed killers you can use.

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There are plenty of simple changes that you can make to your space to ensure that it better reflects your unique personal style and truly feels like you. Below, designers share a handful of useful tips on how to invoke plenty of personality into any size of living space.

1. Display Art

Why not create a mini gallery in your living room? "Art always makes a home feel more personal," says Michelle Gage of Michelle Gage Interior Design. "You can collect pieces over time and while traveli...

     

Basement bedrooms have become increasingly popular in modern homes. Whether you want to add extra living space or create a cozy guest room, transforming your basement into a bedroom can be fantastic.

However, specific basement bedroom requirements must be met to ensure the safety and comfort of occupants. We will delve into the essential aspects of basement bedroom regulations, focusing on egress windows and other crucial considerations. Maximum Real Estate Exposure is a valuable r...

Among those surveyed, reasons for renovating run the gamut, from addressing maintenance and issues (45%) to enhancing their space for enjoyment (45%), or bringing their home up-to-date (43%). Others have money and moving on their minds: 20% plan to renovate because it's more cost-effective than moving, and 18% are renovating in preparation to sell their home.

Of those looking to make changes to their home in the next 12 months, the most common plans include bathroom and kitchens (37% each), inte...