GLOBE MAGAZINE

10 ways to update your home without breaking the bank

These manageable improvement projects - from redoing a bathroom to adding a dormer - will increase your satisfaction with your home while adding to its value.

Pool business warming up

- Though the economy has yet to fully recover from the recession, some homeowners are now willing to spring tens of thousands of dollars for a new pool.

Keeping up appearances

- Whether you’re looking to impress a buyer or neighbors, try these strategies for making a good first impression.