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Looking for an Eco-friendly Upgrade? Try These Easy Ways to Save Water Around the Home

October 2nd, 2015 · Comments Off on Looking for an Eco-friendly Upgrade? Try These Easy Ways to Save Water Around the Home

While there are many simple tricks for saving water that will make you feel better about your environmental footprint, here are a few easy upgrades that will make that saving a little more automatic.

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Staging 101: How to Improve Your Landscape and Gardens Before Showing Your Home

September 4th, 2015 · Comments Off on Staging 101: How to Improve Your Landscape and Gardens Before Showing Your Home

Curb appeal is often neglected by sellers. So much attention is spent getting the inside of a home cleaned up that the outside is left until last. This is a mistake. Landscaping and gardens are the first things a prospective buyer sees. Following these tips ensures homes look their best and give a positive first impression.

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Tiny, but Cozy: 3 Ways to Furnish Small Spaces to Make Them Feel Much Larger

July 24th, 2015 · Comments Off on Tiny, but Cozy: 3 Ways to Furnish Small Spaces to Make Them Feel Much Larger

When decorating a small space, there is a general desire to make the space look and feel larger than it is while also meeting basic functional needs in the room. By following a few important tips, it is possible to furnish smaller spaces so that they are functional and do not feel cramped.

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Have a Weekend to Spare? Consider These Quick Renovations to Add Value to Your Home

July 16th, 2015 · Comments Off on Have a Weekend to Spare? Consider These Quick Renovations to Add Value to Your Home

Homeowners who are thinking about listing their home for sale in the coming weeks or months may be focused on improving their home to help it sell more quickly, but there also may be a focus on adding value to the home in the process. In fact, these are a few simple and easy projects that can typicaly be completed over the course of a weekend; that can add value and desirability to the home.

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Understanding Home Appraisals and Why You Want a Real Estate Agent to Determine Listing Prices

July 8th, 2015 · Comments Off on Understanding Home Appraisals and Why You Want a Real Estate Agent to Determine Listing Prices

While there may be instances when a homeowner must sell a property and move regardless of market conditions, there are other times when the value of the property will be a deciding factor in whether a homeowner moves or remains in the home for a longer period of time.

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Dealing with the Summer Heat? How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Using a Ton of Energy

June 26th, 2015 · Comments Off on Dealing with the Summer Heat? How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Using a Ton of Energy

Many people look forward to the long, relaxed, sunny days of summer, but they also dread opening up their energy bills throughout the summer months. Cooling a home can be costly, and many are searching for convenient ways to lower cooling costs without sacrificing on comfort inside the home on the warmest days of the year.

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Seeking the Perfect Summer Home Improvement Project? It’s Time for an Inground Pool

June 24th, 2015 · Comments Off on Seeking the Perfect Summer Home Improvement Project? It’s Time for an Inground Pool

The warmer summer months provide homeowners with the ideal conditions for making improvements to their property, and many will want to put installing an in-ground swimming pool at the top of their list of improvement ideas.

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Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Prepare for a House Fire – and What to Do if One Breaks Out

June 19th, 2015 · Comments Off on Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Prepare for a House Fire – and What to Do if One Breaks Out

House fires can break out for a wide range of reasons, and these include everything from grease fires while cooking in the kitchen to lightning striking the home.

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Get Rid of Wi-Fi and Cellular Dead Zones in Your Home with These Easy Tips

June 12th, 2015 · Comments Off on Get Rid of Wi-Fi and Cellular Dead Zones in Your Home with These Easy Tips

If you have a dead zone in your home, this issue can easily cause you considerable frustration on a daily basis, and you may be wondering what steps you can take to overcome the problem.

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Concrete Countertops: Learn Why Concrete May Be the Best Thing to Hit Your Kitchen

May 29th, 2015 · Comments Off on Concrete Countertops: Learn Why Concrete May Be the Best Thing to Hit Your Kitchen

Updating your kitchen may be a project that you have been looking forward to for a long time. Now that the time has come to get started working on your project, you may be exploring the different materials that are available to use in your kitchen. While there are several materials available to consider, concrete may be the best option for a number of reasons.

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