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Open the Possibilities With a New Door

Open the Possibilities With a New Door

Looking for a new, and relatively easy way to spruce up your home and add curb appeal? Consider updating your doors inside and out. Upgrade from that tired old entryway while adding energy efficiency and value to your home. The front door is the first thing people...

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Tips for Finding a Perfect Energy-Efficient Home

Tips for Finding a Perfect Energy-Efficient Home

Finding a home designed with energy efficiency in mind has long-term benefits for both your wallet and the environment. To help, the U.S. Department of Energy developed the Home Energy Score, a national 1-10 rating system that assesses your home's energy efficiency...

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What Should You Be Including in Your Listing Price?

What Should You Be Including in Your Listing Price?

So, you’ve decided to list your home on the market. You've probably enlisted the help of a realtor, or at least researched what other comparable homes in your area are going for. You probably have a good idea of what your home is worth, but are you considering all the...

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Things to Pay Close Attention To on a Walk-Through

Things to Pay Close Attention To on a Walk-Through

You’ve done your research online and narrowed down the neighborhoods and homes you’re most interested in. The next step? Visiting your top picks in person. But once you’re at the open house or walk-through, what should you look for? What real estate information will...

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How to Find the Best Deck Contractor

How to Find the Best Deck Contractor

Depending on the status of your deck, you might not be ready for all the grilling, chilling and relaxing this summer. If your deck is beyond what a simple staining can do, it might be time to consider a new one. But before you hire someone to start digging and...

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Things to Know About Choosing and Working With Movers

Things to Know About Choosing and Working With Movers

Summer is here, which means many people will be moving. Some people choose to move themselves, but that can be physically and mentally exhausting and not always worth the savings. Using professional movers often makes a lot of sense. But how do you make sure you’re...

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Designing the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

Designing the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

Summer is here, so now is a perfect time to start planning the outdoor kitchen you’ve always dreamed of. If you love cooking and entertaining outdoors, you’re in luck. With these following tips and the help from your local outdoor design company, your outdoor kitchen...

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Be Smart About Smart Home Safety

Be Smart About Smart Home Safety

Smart home technology has made our daily lives easier and more automated, but it also opened the virtual door to intruders and hackers. As smart home technology grows, so do the risks of being hacked, which can stop some customers from adopting these amazing...

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How to Practice Pool Chemical Safety

How to Practice Pool Chemical Safety

With the summer months right around the corner, it’s about time to prepare your pool for the season. Whether you’re opening your pool for the summer, or eventually closing it down for the winter, it’s always important to pay close attention to the chemicals you are...

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Space-Saving Storage Hacks for Your Garage

Space-Saving Storage Hacks for Your Garage

All of us could probably use more storage, and its tempting to turn to your garage when you’re in need. But far too often, once people start using their garage for storage, the less it’s used for its real purpose – storing your vehicles. The last thing you want is to...

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Prevent Weeds This Summer

Prevent Weeds This Summer

To start preparing your property against weeds, inspect these following areas to make sure they won’t be hospitable to them. Consult your local landscaping professionals as well, to come up with a detailed plan to prevent weeds. Pathways. Paths made from loose...

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Home for You

Tips for Finding the Perfect Home for You

Buying a home is a major financial and life commitment that you’ll be living with for the foreseeable future. While that can sound a little daunting, being aware of this, and zeroing in on what exactly you need in a home can make the process a lot less stressful. The...

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Here is Your Summer Home Maintenance To-Do List

Here is Your Summer Home Maintenance To-Do List

Re-posted from The Budget Dumpster There’s no time like the summertime to start tackling some items on that home maintenance checklist. There are all sorts of little things you can do to spruce up your home, both inside and out, while the weather is warm. Here’s a...

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