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Curbed Handbook

Curbed Handbook

Everything you need to know about your home, from securing a mortgage to painting your living room.

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First time homebuying 101: Tips for buying your first home

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Tips for designing and decorating your interior space

Expert advice for designing every room in your home.

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Home tech 101: Tips for designing your smart home

Everything you need to know about making your dumb home smart, straight from the experts.

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Furniture 101: Tips on how to buy and what to look for

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Tiny living 101: Tips for tiny homes and micro apartments

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Home Protection 101: Tips for minimizing risk and being prepared

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Gardening and landscaping 101

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Mortgages 101: the basics of getting a home loan

Home lending experts weigh in on new mortgage standards, financing for first-time buyers, the basics of securing a loan, and more.

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Historic houses 101: the basics of owning an old home

Whether you're the owner or a historic home or just an enthusiast, here's everything you need to know about beautiful old houses.

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Painting 101: Tips for DIY painting your home

From designer tips to expert-approved shopping lists, here is everything you need before painting your home.

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Renovation 101: Tips for your next home improvement

Everything you need to know for your next home improvement project.

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Working With an Architect 101

The process of working with an architect is quite fluid, with the architect donning many hats at various times, from big picture thinker to detailed project manager.

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Renting 101: A Guide for Tenants and Landlords

From the basics of a lease to why renters insurance is important, this chapter cover everything you need to know about renting, whether you're a tenant or a landlord.

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Flood protection: Everything you need to know

Experts offer tips on how to prepare and rebuild your home after a natural disaster

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How to assess the earthquake risk of your home

Is your home located in an area with numerous fault lines? Are you situated in a dense locale with lots of people and buildings?

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5 tips on finding the right broker

Buying a home can be difficult, stressful, and unpredictable. But there’s relief in sight, and that comes in the form of a good real estate agent.

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Is a condo or co-op right for you?

Ask yourself these questions before placing offer on a new home.

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The basics of living in a risk zone

Experts offer tips on protecting your home from natural disasters

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Newsletter

10 things to watch out for the first time you view a home

Spot the good, bad, and expensive before making an offer.

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7 tips for finding the right neighborhood

The traditional American suburb continues to adopt the most appealing qualities of cities in order to appeal to a new generation of homebuyers.

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Smart lighting: A beginner’s guide

Smart lighting is an easy way to start building a smart home, and here are the best products for doing just that.

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A guide to popular window types

From casement to sash to Palladian, this is your ultimate cheat-sheet for fans of fenestration.

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