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Posted on 12/12/2021

Two Home Office Trends That Are Here to Stay

Creating the perfect work environment at home is crucial for helping you stay productive and comfortable in your work life. Your home office also provides a perfect opportunity to design and decorate a space that’s completely your own. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are some of the top trends for home office design to help...

Working From Home

Design Trends

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Posted on 12/05/2021

Party at Home: 3 Tips and Pillars for Throwing a Successful House Party

Atmosphere is everything with just about any home, gathering or party. If the atmosphere is lacking, chances are enjoyment levels will decrease. So what is a host to do when throwing a house party with various atmospheric elements? Here are three major areas that will instantly boost your party’s atmosphere and how to achieve the best fit for...

Atmosphere

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Posted on 11/28/2021

Your First-Time Homebuyer Budget: Start Saving for These 3 Expenses

Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels Buying a home for the first time is often a stressful yet rewarding time. It’s a complicated process involving many variables and many costs. One question that many first-time homebuyers have is about preparation: how much should you save before buying a house? Here we will go over the 3 most important...

First Time Buyer

Closing Costs

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Posted on 11/21/2021

How to Up Your Curb Appeal Without Breaking Your Budget

Looking to sell your home? Before you list, you'll want to make sure your home is looking its best for prospective buyers. Fortunately, there are a few simple and inexpensive steps you can take to boost your property's curb appeal, thus increasing your chances of making a quick sale. 1. Painting the Front Door A fresh coat of...

Appeal

Curb

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Posted on 11/14/2021

5 Indoor Trees for Your Personal Jungle

Just like with smaller plants, there are indoor trees for rooms of all shapes and sizes. Adding larger plants can make a statement in your interior design and provide other benefits like filtering the air and providing fresh oxygen. If you’re thinking about getting an indoor tree for your home, here are some suggestions to help your search....

Houseplants

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Posted on 11/07/2021

4 Staycation Ideas to Recharge & Refresh

Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Even if you can’t travel far, it’s important to plan time to get away. Canceled plans don’t mean you can’t have any fun closer to home. Staycationing is the practice of enjoying vacation activities in your own town or nearby. It can be a simple, easily affordable and safe way to have...

Backyard Camping

Cooking

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Posted on 10/31/2021

How to Get More Out of Your Indoor Succulents

The many types of succulents are all incredibly beautiful, especially when kept in fantastic condition with the right growing techniques. Unfortunately, their care can be difficult to master, leaving you troubleshooting more often than not. It’s well worth putting the time into learning what they need, however, since these sweet plants can provide many amazing benefits. Want to...

Air

Air Purifying

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Mistakes to Avoid When Remodeling a Home

Remodeling or renovating gives you an opportunity to give your house a fresh appearance. Whether you’ll be doing a simple remodeling project or a major one, it’s important to do some careful planning first. Otherwise, you could end up making costly mistakes or not being satisfied with the results of your remodeling project. Avoid doing the following when...

Building Codes

Contractor

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Posted on 10/17/2021

The Key Factors Affecting the Housing Market Today

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the housing market. However, that can be a lot more complicated than it seems. Many factors affect both your local and national housing markets, some of which can be hard to track and quantify. However, there are some basics you can start with...

Buyers Vs Sellers Market

Buyers Market

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Posted on 10/10/2021

What You Should Do to Spruce Up Your Fireplace Mantel

A fireplace mantel can enhance the appearance of your living room or den while also giving you a place to decorate and display items. While some fireplaces come with mantels, others don’t have one. If your fireplace doesn’t have a mantel, you’re not out of luck. With a few tools and materials, you can build your own fireplace...

Decor

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Benefits of Building An ADU

Photo by Elle Hughes from Pexels Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are structures built on the same property as an existing home. These typically have a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and other common living spaces. These units can either be attached to the existing home or built as their own standalone dwelling. ADUs are a great alternative housing solution. Keep...

Accessory Dwelling Unit

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Basement and Foundation Waterproofing: New Construction Basics

Photo by Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels When building a new home, builders put a water-resistant coating on any part of the block crawlspace or basement that is underground. This is typically good enough to protect your foundation for years. However, after time, or if you have a drainage problem, the coating becomes less effective. Moisture and even water...

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