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A Beginner’s Guide to Home Renovation Loans
Our experts answer readers’ home-buying questions and write unbiased product reviews (here’s how we assess mortgages). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. “Home renovation loan” is a catch-all term referring to a loan that pays for upgrades or repairs to a home. Personal loans are a popular type of home renovation loan, but you can also use a mortgage to cover renovations. These loans can help you buy a fixer upper or rehab your current home. But it’s important to understand the pros and cons. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on…
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5 DIY projects that are perfect for beginners
Placeholder while article actions load DIY home projects can save you time and money and can leave you with a sense of accomplishment. But if you stretch yourself beyond your abilities, they can also leave you with a big mess that you end up having to pay a professional to come in and fix. Before you start one, it’s important to know what is feasible and what to expect along the way. Here are four key questions to help you determine whether you can handle a particular task, plus a few projects that are good for beginners. Does this project fit my budget? Tackling a home improvement project can be…
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16 Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas for Beginners | Architectural Digest
Follow the old adage of “what goes together well in the kitchen, grows together well in the garden,” Vallin Kostovick says. For example, plants like lettuce and tomato grow well next to each other because as the tomatoes grow taller, they provide necessary shade for the lettuce. 3. A slender garden Get the most out of every square foot and use more vertical or horizontal space to create a slender garden along a fence, wall, or other tighter area of your backyard. These types of gardens are suited for climbing plants like cucumbers, zucchini, and squash. Easy to grow garden ideas “Most veggies need full sun to grow happy,” Angelov…
