So you’re ready to put your home on the market and to you, everything looks great. Unfortunately, much of the wear and tear on your home becomes unnoticeable when it is something you see everyday. While you may not think about the one light switch that doesn’t work or the chipping paint in the guest … Continue reading Repairs To Make Before Selling Your Home
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The Biggest Landscaping Trends of 2020
It’s a new year, and with every new year comes new design trends—including in landscaping.
Stuck at Home? Spruce Up Your Walls With These Paint Trends
With everything going on with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s looking like many Americans are about to be spending a lot more time at home. And as you spend more time at home, you’re also going to be spending more time looking at your walls—and you might decide they need a fresh coat of paint.
How To “Try On” A Neighborhood Before Buying A Home There
With many purchases, you get the opportunity to “try before you buy.” You can go to the store and try on clothes before you update your wardrobe. You can go to the dealership and take a test drive before you commit to purchasing a car. And while you can’t try a house on for size … Continue reading How To “Try On” A Neighborhood Before Buying A Home There
5 Ways to Improve Your Garage
If you have a garage, you know it offers a range of benefits. Not only does it shelter and protect your car from the elements, it also serves as a spot to store tools and other equipment. But, it’s easy (and common) for a garage to get so filled and disorganized with everything else that … Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve Your Garage
5 Home Projects To Outsource
We live in a DIY world. If there is a video online for how to do something, there’s a good chance you can figure out how to do it. While saving money by doing certain projects yourself can be rewarding in many different ways, there are some projects that should be left to the professionals. … Continue reading 5 Home Projects To Outsource
How to Make Exterior Painting A Breeze
It is a new year and that may leave you wanting to make your home feel like new too. Nothing can make your home feel as fresh and new as an exterior paint job. Here are the steps to take to make painting the outside of your home a little easier. TAKE A DAY TO … Continue reading How to Make Exterior Painting A Breeze
The What + Why For Home Warranties
If you’ve only ever rented before, the necessity of a home warranty may be unknown to you. As a renter, you are used to a landlord who will fix any issues you run into - but that all changes when you become a homeowner. Now, when a water heater breaks or the fridge starts to … Continue reading The What + Why For Home Warranties
How To Handle Downsizing
Moving itself always has the tendency to sound stressful, but adding downsizing to the mix can seem daunting. There are certain challenges that come with downsizing, but that doesn’t mean it has to be more stressful. By changing the way you approach downsizing and moving, the experience can actually be a positive one. Downsizing gives … Continue reading How To Handle Downsizing
The How-To of Buying a Ceiling Fan
Just like other details of your home, sometimes fans (and their light fixtures) can make or break a room. While their appearance is important, keep in mind there are other factors you should consider. Different fans offer different amounts of breeze, and depending on where you live, that range can make a difference when it … Continue reading The How-To of Buying a Ceiling Fan
