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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor My sister just bought a fixer-upper and while she has a little experience with a hammer and drill, this project is way beyond her skills (she admits). But that didn't stop her from pursuing her dream of making a little extra cash this year. It doesn't need to stop you, either. And we're here to help. How to Buy, Fix-Up & Sell Your Home I really do believe that our limited knowledge should never dissuade us from taking on new projects. Of course, it helps to have a guide like this one on hand. Not only does it walk you through the steps of buying, fixing up and selling a house, but it also asks the key question: should you remodel a home? See More About:  buy fix sell  home remodeling  resale repairs Convert Your Garage Let's say you have a house that you're thinking of selling, but it lacks an office space or an extra room that would add value to your property. Maybe it's time to think of converting that unused garage space into something a little more functional and financially beneficial. See More About:  garage conversion  garage doors  garage floors 10 Steps to a Fabulous Front Yard A beautiful, welcoming yard is the hallmark of valuable properties. And while it's too early (at least in some parts of the country) to start digging, it's not too early to start designing a new outdoor space. Check out these ten steps to a fabulous front yard. See More About:  front-yard design  landscape design ideas  designing a yard Add Value to Your Antiques While antiques may not add value to your property, they can be worth a lot more than what you might think. Especially if you follow these tips for adding value to that old rocker, dresser or antique vase. Find out how. See More About:  appraisals  valuing antiques  provenance House & Home Ads House Remodeling Garage Remodel Garage Additions Fix Wet Basement Fix Furnace Featured Articles Sports Party Snacks Keep Your Dog Healthy How to Unclog a Drain Handy Conversion Chart Find Free Firewood Aquariums for Kids   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement