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Maintenance, updates and design ideas that add comfort and value.
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A basement apartment or backyard cottage can house family or earn rent. Here’s how ADUs work in Northern Virginia, what they cost and the rules to check first.
Keep reading: Accessory Dwelling Units in Northern Virginia: What Owners Should KnowDaniel ParkNo. 49
Closing day ends one process and starts another. Here’s which papers to keep, how long to keep them and a simple season-by-season plan for your first year.
Keep reading: You Got the Keys. Now What? Documents to Keep and a First-Year Home PlanDaniel ParkNo. 47
Radon is an odorless gas that can build up in homes, and parts of Northern Virginia have high potential. Here’s how testing works and what results mean.
Keep reading: Radon in Northern Virginia Homes: Testing, Results and FixesDaniel ParkNo. 26
A spring tune-up catches winter damage before summer storms and heat arrive. Here’s a 15-point checklist for Northern Virginia homes.
Keep reading: Spring Home Maintenance Checklist: 15 Tasks That Prevent Costly RepairsDaniel ParkNo. 25
The curb appeal projects that actually pay off before a sale in Northern Virginia, ranked by impact, with timing tips, a worked example and mistakes to skip.
Keep reading: Landscaping for Resale: Curb Appeal Projects That Pay OffDaniel ParkNo. 14
What a home warranty really costs, what it covers, the myths that lead to denied claims, and how to decide if one makes sense for your home.
Keep reading: Is a Home Warranty Worth It? Costs, Coverage and Common Myths