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Organizing your closets and small storage spaces doesn’t require expensive built-in closet systems.  This article from HouseLogic shows you how to easily turn helter-skelter disasters into the most helpful spaces in your home. Grab-and-go bins can make cleaning a breeze, and labels will help you find your stuff stored in non-see-through containers. Installing pull out shelves in a kitchen pantry…

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Do-It-Yourself Projects for Beginners from HouseLogic

WASHINGTON/ Feb. 2, 2018 (STLRealEstate.News) — Do-It-Yourself home improvement projects are a great way to save money and add equity to a house, but what about homeowners without renovation experience? This month’s “You Can Do It! The DIY Beginner’s Guide” spotlight from HouseLogic.com, the comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, features four articles containing information, tips and advice on the right tools and projects for DIYers of any experience level.

Check out the full spotlight at https://www.houselogic.com/spotlight/diy-beginners-guide/.

Here are some of HouseLogic’s suggestions for DIY beginners:

These 7 Knock-Out Projects Will Make You Say, “Yes I Can! Many homeowners dream of taking on a DIY project, but the reality can be intimidating. HouseLogic lists seven projects that even rookie DIYers can tackle with ease, such as building a Pinterest-worthy window seat for only a couple hundred dollars in an afternoon.

The 9 Super-Useful Tools Every DIYer Needs. Real home improvement projects require higher caliber tools than the sewing kit tape measure and a hammer. Check out HouseLogic’s list of tools every DIYer should have on hand, including two pairs of safety goggles – one for the homeowner and one for the person they convince to help!

5 Doable DIY Projects To Send Your Home Equity Soaring. For homeowners who want the greatest return on their DIY investment, not just any project will do. HouseLogic has a list of projects that bring lots of value to a home without breaking the bank, such as putting up a steel front door yourself, which can recoup up to 600 percent of the cost at sale.

7 Photos of DIY’d Garages That Will Make You Say “OMG!” A garage can become a dumping ground for everything from holiday decorations to those clothes that should have been put in the donation bin a year ago. Check out HouseLogic’s suggestions for transforming a cluttered garage into an organized and attractive space, with ideas like using color-coordinated storage bins to keep everything neatly arranged, while bringing a pop of color to a usually dark part of a home.

For more information on simple home improvement and repair projects, visit HouseLogic.com.

HouseLogic is a free source of information that helps consumers make smart, confident decisions about all aspects of home ownership. Made possible by Realtors®, the site helps owners get the most value and enjoyment from their existing home and helps buyers and sellers make the best deal possible.

The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Information about NAR is available at www.nar.realtor. This and other news releases are posted in the “News, Blogs and Videos” tab on the website. For further information contact: Jane Dollinger, 202/383-1042 [email protected]

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Outsmart the Worst of Winter With Tips From HouseLogic

WASHINGTON/ Jan. 11, 2018 (STLRealEstate.News) — The holidays are wonderful, but winter weather can be the absolute worst when you are a homeowner. This month’s “Clever Cures for the Worst of Winter” spotlight from HouseLogic.com, the comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, features eight articles containing information, tips and advice on beating even the nastiest of winter blues.

Check out the full spotlight at https://www.houselogic.com/spotlight/winterize-your-home/.

Following is HouseLogic’s advice for tackling the difficulties and making the most of winter months:

11 Easy-Up, Easy-Down Décor Hacks for Stress-Free Holidays. Decorating for the holidays is fun for the whole family. Taking down the decorations? Not so much. HouseLogic has decorating hacks that make cleaning up after the holidays organized and stress-free, such as using egg cartons to pack up Christmas tree ornaments.

5 Tricks to Keep Your Pipes From Exploding this Winter. Ideally homeowners should winterize their pipes in the fall (before the cold sets in), but to err is human and for anyone who has forgotten there is no need to panic. HouseLogic has some easy techniques to keep pipes from bursting, like turning on the faucets to keep water running through the system and slow down the freezing process.

‘Eeeww!’ Stenches to Stop Now Before They Move in for Winter. With the windows closed tight to keep the cold out, household odors seem amplified during the winter months. Check out HouseLogic’s tips for dealing with winter smells, with ideas like running a dehumidifier in the laundry area to prevent mold.

Easy DIY Mudroom Ideas to Organize Winter Gear. Winter weather comes with winter gear, and keeping all of that stuff in order can be a full-time job. Look at HouseLogic’s tricks for keeping entryways organized, with ideas like using an over-the-door shoe organizer for storing hats and gloves.

12 Simple Home Repair Jobs to Lift You Out of Winter’s Funk. When the weather keeps everyone trapped inside, homeowners can use the opportunity to take care of some quick and easy repairs. Try HouseLogic’s suggested projects, like silencing squeaky door hinges with powdered graphite or replacing batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

12 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter. With the sun setting early and the sky turning greyer, it is easy for a home to feel dark and cave-like during the winter months. HouseLogic has suggestions for making a home feel lighter, bright and cheerier, with tips like taking the screens off windows, which will allow in 30 percent more sunshine.

6 Chilling Facts About Icicles That All Homeowners Should Know. Icicles may look beautiful and whimsical, but they are actually a sign of ice dams, which can be a significant, expensive problem for a home. HouseLogic has a list of what homeowners need to know about icicles and the challenges they can cause, such as forcing roof shingles to pull loose and ripping down gutters.

3 Brilliant Hacks to Make Snow Shoveling Less Miserable. For homeowners who live in snowy climates, shoveling snow is an annoying fact of life come winter. HouseLogic has some simple hacks to make shoveling the morning after a snowfall much more manageable, like spraying the shovel with cooking oil to make the snow slide right off.

For more information on how to make the snowy season as stress free as possible, visit HouseLogic.com.

HouseLogic is a free source of information that helps consumers make smart, confident decisions about all aspects of home ownership. Made possible by Realtors®, the site helps owners get the most value and enjoyment from their existing home and helps buyers and sellers make the best deal possible.

The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

Information about NAR is available at www.nar.realtor. This and other news releases are posted in the newsroom under the “About NAR” tab.  

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Under-Sink Bathroom Organizer | HouseLogic Storage and Organization Tips

Shower Caddy What do you think of the colour? Shower Caddy Decker Shower Caddy Top 10 Best DIY Shower Caddies Top 10 Best DIY Shower Caddies Top 10 Shower Organizers Simple Human Flip and Fit Shower Caddy: This shower caddy is sleek and modern, with two upper shelves that are adjustable horizontally and vertically, which means you can adjust according to your bottle sizes.

Brilliant!! Bathroom…