Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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Best places to buy a vacation home in Massachusetts – the prime spots in the heart of New England
These are the best places to buy a vacation home in Massachusetts; the Bay State has unrivalled opportunities for relaxation, with additional rental income on the cards
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The 5 bedroom features that add value to a home – real estate experts name their favorites
These bedroom features will add value to a home – and give your bedroom a luxury look and feel in the process
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The best places to buy a vacation home in Illinois
Enjoy scenic lake and river views in the midwestern jewel of a state – and make some rental income, too
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85% of home buyers want an extra large pantry – real estate experts explain why your house sale depends on one
Oversized pantries are one of the most desired kitchen features right now; real estate and design experts give their top tips for incorporating one into your kitchen
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These are the best places to buy a vacation home in California – beyond Lake Tahoe
The best places to buy a vacation home in the Sunshine State – whether you want to stay there yourself or make a bit of rental income
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3 succession planting tips from Joe Gardener – to give you the biggest, longest harvest ever
Succession planting can take your garden to a whole new level – here are the most important tips and tricks for making it work
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Does decorative molding add value to a home? We've asked the experts
Is decorative molding such as cornicing and coving a value-adding investment, or just a nice-to-have? Real estate experts give their answers
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Best places to buy a vacation home in New York – old favorites and up-and-coming second home hotspots
The best places to buy a vacation home in New York are perfect to get away from city life – and make some extra rental income
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Everything you need to know about summer solstice gardening – with Gardener Scott's help
Gardener Scott shares his top tips for how to use the summer solstice to improve your garden
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These bathroom features add value to your home – and none of them is a bathtub
If you're looking to maximize your home's resale value, these are the features worth investing in, according to real estate professionals
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The best place to buy a vacation home in Florida – it's not where you think it is
These are the best places to buy a vacation home in Florida, and they're not all in Miami
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The top 3 vacation home hotspots in Texas, according to real estate experts
Thinking of buying a vacation home in the Lone Star State? These are the hottest locations right now, and they might not be where you think
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Do high ceilings add value? Here's what real estate experts say
Do high ceilings add value, or are they simply a nice-to-have that has no impact when selling? We've asked people in the know what they think
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These are Monty Don's favorite tender annuals – and his top tips to succeed in growing them
Gardening guru Monty Don shares his top picks of colorful tender annual plants – and wise tips for growing them well
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Gardener Scott's top 5 tips for companion planting – they will change the way you think about growing plants together
Is companion planting all it's cracked up to be? What plants should be grown together? Gardener Scott answers your questions
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Painting your bathroom this color will add thousands to the value of your home – but choose the shade carefully
This bathroom color adds value to your home and looks great in almost any bathroom
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Lake Tahoe is the best place to own a second home in the US – here's why
If you're thinking of purchasing a vacation home and renting it out, there's no place like Lake Tahoe
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US demand for backyard greenhouses is growing – here's why
Backyard greenhouses are more popular than ever; not only do they look great, but they may also provide solutions for many problems US gardeners now face
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Lumber prices soar amid housing boom and severe timber shortages – this is what homeowners need to know
A lumber shortage is driving up prices, making an average US home $24,000 more expensive to build. Here's what's the behind the extraordinary price hikes
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The top 5 backyard improvements that add value to your home – and what not to do
Does improving your backyard actually add value to your home? We investigate
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Gardener Scott's top tips on protecting plants from frost – even in late spring
Late frosts have been hitting much of the Northern Hemisphere this spring; here's what you should and shouldn't do to keep your plants safe, according to Gardener Scott
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Monty Don top 3 tips for supporting plants – and why you need to do it now
Supporting plants is crucial to beautiful borders; do it right with these top tips from gardening guru Monty Don
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Selling your home? This is the best week of the year to list it
Research reveals that right now is the best week for selling a home – but be sure to list it before the weekend for best results
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This is the kitchen color combination most likely to add value to your home – and buyers love it
New analysis shows the unexpected kitchen color combination that can add value to your home – and which buyers find most attractive
