Although there are virtually no home improvements that provide a 100% return on investment, there are some that yield a pretty good ROI. According to HouseLogic, replacing a front door can provide an ROI of 98%, a minor kitchen remodel offers an ROI of 81.8%, and a bathroom remodel often nets an ROI of 77.1%. […]
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Maryland Police Departments Advise Homeowners to Beware of Home Improvement Scams
With winter finally behind us, it’s the perfect time for many Maryland homeowners to start on some long-anticipated home improvement projects. But before you rush into revamping your house, police departments across Maryland are warning homeowners to be aware of a recent upswing in home improvement scams targeting people across the state. “During the warmer […]
Maryland Woman Faces 176 Years in Prison After Running Illegal Assisted-Living Facility
A Maryland woman was found guilty of an array of charges after running an illegal assisted-living facility where the elderly and disabled residents suffered abuse. The Washington Post reports that 33-year-old Zainab Kamara would go to local shelters, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals, to find vulnerable people. She would tell people — some elderly, some disabled — that […]