Terri Williams
Terri Williams is a journalist with real estate, home improvement, and product review bylines at Realtor.com, Bob Vila, Yahoo, MSN, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Houston Chronicle, and Apartment Therapy. She also covers business topics, with bylines at USA Today, The Economist, US New & World Report, Verizon, and several other brands that you’ve probably heard of. Follow her adventures on Twitter.
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The best gray paint colors for every spot in your home
Gray is the hottest neutral paint color of the last decade, and its popularity shows no signs of fading. If you're looking for the best gray paint color for your home makeover, these expert picks should do the trick.
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How to save time on your next DIY project, according to DIY experts
Let the hard-won knowledge of these DIYers save you time on your next project
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The biggest mistakes home buyers make in a seller's market
The housing market is hot -- but don't let that cause you to make a dumb mistake.
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7 home improvements that can actually decrease your home's value, according to real estate experts
When it comes to resale value, not all home improvements are created equal. In fact, some can even decrease your home value.
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What to consider before building a garage addition: Experts weigh in
From costs, to permits, to purpose, here's what you'll need to consider before you plan a garage addition, according to experts
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3 common mistakes people make when designing an outdoor space, according to Fernando Wong of Discovery+'s ‘Clipped’
Fernando Wong shares his secrets for creating the ultimate outdoor oasis, plus three mistakes he sees too many homeowners make
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Want a new kitchen without a full renovation? Make these 3 updates, experts say
There are plenty of ways to update your kitchen without draining your bank account. These three ideas offer the biggest bang for your buck.
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Thinking about building a swimming pool? Here's how it'll affect your home's value, according to experts
Swimming pools are more popular than ever, but does that mean they'll give your home value a boost? Here's what the experts have to say.
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Selling your house? These two inexpensive home projects have a huge payoff
It may be a seller's market, but there are still steps you can take to increase your home's sale price. These two projects are inexpensive to tackle, but will reap a big reward.
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Selling your home? These 9 red flags immediately turn buyers off, experts say
No one wants to buy your house if they see this
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9 backyard improvements that'll increase your home value
Sprucing up your backyard this spring? These are the best backyard improvements to make if you want to add value to your home while you do it.
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Selling your home? Tackle this bathroom update first
A new report says home buyers look for this bathroom upgrade the most.
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Besides price, this is the top reason your home offer is rejected
In a competitive housing market, this is what turns sellers off the most
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The one reason you should always walk away from a home sale, according to realtors
Even the right price can't make up for this problem, experts say.
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This is the best color to paint your house if you want to sell it fast, experts say
We polled experts about the paint colors homebuyers like most; here's what they said
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Selling your home this spring? Here are 6 ways to prep now, according to realtors
The spring real estate market is around the corner! Here's how to get your home open-house ready now.
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