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HouseLogic.com is a go-to resource for homeowners seeking clever ways to enhance, maintain, and enjoy their living spaces. It caters to buyers looking for their ideal home and sellers preparing for their next adventure. Whether you’re just starting out or well along in your home ownership journey, HouseLogic offers valuable information on a variety of subjects, including home upgrades (which can help increase your equity!), smart strategies to cut down on home costs, advice for house hunting, and effective tips for getting your home ready to sell quickly.

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Kitchen Lighting Design Guidelines

2 weeks ago | houselogic.com | Lisa Kaplan Gordon

Used to be, when it came to kitchen lighting, builders simply slapped up a fluorescent ceiling fixture and considered the job done. Now that we're using LED lights, that's a good start, but you also need to create layers of light to make your kitchen feel warm and welcoming while also providing functional task lighting. The best way to do that is to use different types of lights.
Cleaning Hardwood Floors to Protect Your Investment

2 weeks ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

Many homeowners admit they have no clue about cleaning hardwood floors, according to surveys from the National Wood Flooring Association. But what you don’t know about hardwood floor cleaning and care could be hurting your flooring — and maybe even your home’s value.
How Much House Can I Afford?

2 weeks ago | houselogic.com | Stacey Freed

Curling up on the couch with your laptop and looking through home listings can be fun. But when you’re serious about purchasing your first home, things can get complicated. That cute 1,300-square-foot Cape Cod is listed at $320,000, and across town there’s a four-bedroom Colonial with an asking price of $625,000. You like them both but wonder, how much house can I afford?
Do You Need a Home Generator?

3 weeks ago | houselogic.com | Jeffrey Steele

Power outages can deliver uncertainty and financial fallout for homeowners who are unprepared. With power outages on the rise, that potential is increasing. The North American Electric Reliability Corp. expects homeowners in wide swaths of the U.S. to be susceptible to power outages this year. During the coming colder months, floods, blizzards, ice storms, and more could cause power outages. But homeowners can find protection in home generators.
Uncovering the Hidden Dirt: Cleaning Tips for Bathrooms and Kitchens

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Melissa Tracey

Dirt and grime can hide in some unexpected places around your home (we see you, dishwasher filters!). But if you overlook these areas for too long, they can become a hotbed for germs and bacteria, dust, and even mold. “There are lots of hidden places that get dirty that we don’t notice until it’s out of control,” says Debbie Sardone, owner of SpeedCleaning.com and a coach and speaker on home cleaning.
Essential Guide to Preparing Your Home for Natural Disasters

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Stacey Freed

When hurricanes Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne crossed the Carolinas over a three-week period in 2004, Amanda Bryant and her husband were new homeowners in Asheville, N.C. “It was my first time as a young adult homeowner and to experience flooding in a place we never thought would flood was hard. We weren’t in the flood plain. I didn’t even know what a flood plain was,” says Bryant, an Asheville native.
How to Buy a Dryer

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Deirdre Sullivan

Thanks to game-changing technologies and spanking new energy standards, the latest clothes dryers are loaded with settings that boost performance and features that add functionality. Although all of this good stuff can lower energy use and expand the lifespan of the fabrics we dry, it can make selecting the right machine a daunting process. We’ll point out what you need -- and what you don’t -- so you can pick the best clothes dryer for your home and budget.
Renovating? 4 Ways to Stay Zen While Living in a Disaster Zone

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Stacey Freed

Congrats! You finally got that fixer-upper you've been eyeing like you used to do to your high-school crush. Now it's yours, but your budget's tight, so you're planning to move in and live there as you remodel. Wow, that's a stressful thought. Just thinking about it makes you feel exhaused and excited at the same time. Sigh.
Can You Claim Tax Breaks for Capital Improvements on Your Home?

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Donna Fuscaldo

It’s no secret that finishing your basement will increase your home’s value. What you may not know is that you may be eligible for tax breaks for capital improvements on your home when you sell. Tax rules let you add capital improvement expenses to the cost basis of your home. Why is that a big deal? Because a higher cost basis lowers the total profit — capital gain, in IRS-speak — that in some cases you may be required to pay taxes on. In other words, you might have a tax benefit coming.
How to Prepare to Buy a House

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Lauren Bowling

Tip: Tackle your high-interest-rate debt first. Contributed By This article was contributed by financial expert and blogger Lauren Bowling, a recognized thought leader in the millennial finance space.