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s Ready to make a change in your kitchen, without the expense and hassle of sourcing and installing all-new everything? A new coat of paint on kitchen cabinets, when done well, can completely change the look of your kitchen—on a minimal budget. (If you need proof, just see 6 Kitchen Cabinets Transformed with Paint.) Ready to get started? Here are 10 things to know: 1. Wood is best. Above: After consulting with an interior designer, Meredith found a paint shade for her unsightly wood cabinets that balances out the dark-colored tile backsplash and transforms the space. Read more about how...

s You think you’ve found the house of your dreams. But have you? Chances are, you’ll find flaws when you tour a property, from rot to cracks in the foundation. We’ve taken a look at eight red flags that could (or should) cause prospective house buyers to reconsider making an offer. (For those, see What to Know When Buying a House: 8 Small Signs that Signal Big Problems.) But sometimes, buyers are put off by less significant drawbacks—and they shouldn’t be. To find out more, we talked again with realtor Kathleen Clifford, who’s been in the house-selling business in Marin County, California,...