We recommend working with a real estate agent for both buying and selling homes in the booming Portland real estate market. They can help you maximize your sale or buy your dream property before it’s too late. The This Old House Reviews Team dug into the data for dozens of local real estate agents to identify the six we suggest to our readers. To make your search even easier, we’ve also included this tool that helps instantly connect you to an agent in your ZIP code:...

Buying or selling a home is an important moment, and you can’t put your trust for such a serious transaction in the hands of just anyone. Raleigh’s real estate agents vary in quality, and you don’t want to work with someone who has limited experience, is an unreliable communicator, or doesn’t have a proven track record. Instead, you want to choose someone with thorough knowledge of the area, many transactions under their belt, distinguishing accolades, and positive reviews....

Real estate agents support buyers and sellers, giving them a competitive edge in a fierce market, advising on important decisions, and lining up tours of the best houses for their clients. The This Old House Reviews Team has researched dozens of local agents to determine which are the best. Ready to speak to a professional? You can use this easy tool below to get setup with a real estate agent that specializes in your unique needs:...

Customers looking for a pest control company can get a quote through TruGreen’s website. Because pest control providers can differ in cost and the services they offer, we also recommend getting quotes from Terminix, Orkin, and Aptive. TruGreen Pest Control Plans and Services TruGreen offers a variety of services for pest control, including Fire Ant Control, Mosquito Control & Defense Treatment, Home Pest Control, TruShield Tick & Flea Control Treatment, and Grub Prevention & Control Services....

“You’d be surprised what a boost to curb appeal you get from simply pressure-washing and decluttering,” says TOH landscape contractor Jenn Nawada. So begin by approaching your yard with a visitor’s fresh eye, and tackle the to-do list of simple fixes, like pruning away dead plant material, freshening up outdoor furnishings, and touching up paint, as needed. Then turn your attention to what’s missing: Are there bare areas in planting beds?...

Tips: Use LED lights as they save energy and are safer because they generate less heat. Adhesive clips will help keep your DIY string lights hanging without leaving any holes or marks on the walls. 1. Ping Pong Bulbs These elegant spherical lights cost just a few bucks to make. Buy a bulk pack of pong balls and follow the instructions by Honey and Lime. 2. Gilded A can of spray paint and string of globe lights creates a high-end result....

And while Looney Tunes showed Bugs Bunny perpetually chomping on a carrot, in reality, rabbits don’t typically spend time digging up root vegetables (and if they do eat a root vegetable, it’s most likely because another animal dug up the vegetable for them). Instead, they usually opt to nibble on the green tops, which still ruins the crop just the same. How to Keep Rabbits From Eating Your Garden Plants The simplest way to make your garden less appetizing for these little critters is to avoid the varieties that they love the most....

Top 5 Heat Guns Best Starter: BLACK+DECKER Heat Gun Best Accessories: Batavia Heat Gun Best for Crafting: Chandler Tool Heat Gun Most Portable: DEWALT Cordless Heat Gun Most User-Friendly: SEEKONE Heat Gun Best Starter: BLACK+DECKER Heat Gun Key Features Power: 1,350 watts Two temperature settings: 750–1,000 degrees Fahrenheit Power source: corded electric 9.3 x 3 x 9.6 inches What Customers Are Saying Durability, sturdiness, and versatility were among the callouts for this heat gun in its positive customer reviews....

If you’re looking for a source of entertainment that can fit in tight spots around your home, small TVs are your answer. Though you don’t get as big of a picture as larger TVs, smaller models are easy to transport from room to room as well as easy to fit in novel locations, such as in an outdoor kitchen. To help you find the right model for you, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best small TVs....

7 Festive Fall Porch Decorating Ideas 1. Natural Arrangements Just because the flowers of spring and summer have quit blooming doesn’t mean you can’t have stunning displays flanking your front door. Create sentinel arrangements using large urns filled with dried branches or grasses with the seed heads on top. Add a pop of color with the deep hues of pokeberry, autumn olive, or staghorn sumac. Fill in with colorful leaves and long sprays of goldenrod....

Are you considering minor updates (a mantel refresh, adding crown molding), or a bigger project, such as installing new floors, adding French doors, or removing a wall to create a more open floor plan? To gather ideas, look at images of living rooms in home design magazines and online. Save the images and note what you like about the spaces, using that as a guide to determine your palette, materials, and décor style....

Though it’s been found on artifacts from ancient Egypt and was commonly used on colonial and Shaker furniture, milk paint is currently enjoying a resurgence among green-minded folks because it’s made of all-natural, non-toxic ingredients. Milk paint also has appeal for its richly saturated color quality and a finish that can lend an antiqued look. Read on for the pros and cons of working with this cool coating, get inspired by fun project ideas, and find a formula for mixing up a DIY supply....

We spent some time consolidating our research to get you in the know for this upcoming Prime Day 2.0 and help you pick the perfect Prime Day furniture to enhance your home decor and save big! By clicking on the product links in this article, Mattress Advisor may receive a commission fee at no cost to you, the reader. Material: Metal Customer Rating: 4.3/5 Size(s): Full, queen, king Assembly: 3....

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