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Posted on 02/06/2022
Design: 5 Lasting Trends for Your Home
Design trends are endless. Some stick around while others fade to the wayside — at least away from the public eye. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite, personal and timeless trend throughout the years in your home. You may even want to switch it up a bit and incorporate other trends from different eras. Either...
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Posted on 01/30/2022
How to Avoid Common DIY Decor Mistakes
The process of creating your own home decor is exciting, but you are going to want the hard work and effort that you put into these projects to be the worthwhile in the end. The last thing that you want is to make an avoidable mistake during the process that ends up compromising the entire plan. These are...
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Posted on 01/23/2022
Home Improvement Hacks that Will Change Your Life
Home improvement projects do not have to be difficult, time-consuming or frustrating. In fact, when you have the right hacks at your disposal, you can often get the job done quicker — and better. Here are some home improvement hacks that will revolutionize the way you work inside and outside your home: Use Your Pliers to Support Your...
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Posted on 01/16/2022
Planning to Buy a New Home? Do This First
Photo by PhotoMIX Company from Pexels Sometimes getting ready to buy a home feels stressful. But it doesn't have to be when you take clear steps to get financially ready for the exciting world of homeownership. Here are a few quick items to consider before stepping into your new home. Do You Have a Down Payment? Depending on...
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Posted on 01/09/2022
5 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Stick-Built Home
When you have a house built on your land, this is known as a stick-built home. These homes are considered traditional compared to modular or prefabricated houses that are built elsewhere and transported to your property. If you’ve been thinking of having a stick built house constructed on your land, it’s important to learn as much about them...
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Posted on 01/02/2022
How to place your carbon monoxide detectors & why
Carbon monoxide leaks are an emergency situation. Gas stoves, dryers, furnaces, wood-burning fireplaces and other gas or flame-ignited appliances are all potential sources of carbon monoxide leaks. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes headaches, nausea and other symptoms, which can turn into a life-threatening emergency with continued exposure to this gas. But don't fret. Carbon monoxide detectors can provide you...
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Posted on 12/26/2021
Tips for Creating a Low-Noise Gaming Room
Having a room in your home that’s dedicated to gaming can provide a comfortable place to unwind and even hang out with other people if you play multiplayer games online. Since some video games and gaming PCs can make a lot of noise, it’s important to think about how to reduce these sounds. You can set up a...
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Posted on 12/19/2021
Understanding Sweat Equity
Sweat equity is a term used in real estate and in the business world. For real estate, sweat equity refers to the amount of effort a homeowner or investor puts into improving a property. For those interested in flipping homes, this concept is crucial to determining the home's value. Here is some more info about sweat equity to...
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Posted on 12/12/2021
Growing households: 3 Home renovations for your growing home
Homeowners face significant housing decisions as their ranks grow. It may be worthwhile to consider making strategic home improvements to maximize the space already present in the house for new additions to the household. Cost-effective investments into a starter home can increase property values. These rank among the top renovations for giving growing households more breathing room. 1:...
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Posted on 12/05/2021
Top Tech Trends in Modern Home Construction
Photo by Sound On from Pexels Adoption of new technology has always been crucial to the success of architectural design and construction. Ever since the invention of the wheel, humans have been developing new and creative ways to improve their processes and their outcomes. Today, the increased accessibility and popularity of technological enhancement in our daily lives has...
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Posted on 11/28/2021
Smart Locks: Security Benefits With Convenience
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels New home builders are starting to equip residences with smart door locks, and for good reason. With these locks installed, homeowners enjoy even more security and convenience than ever before. Instead of digging out your keys, you can use an app, fingerprint scanner or voice commands to unlock and lock your door in...
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Posted on 11/21/2021
5 Easy-Care Plants for Your Entryway
Many houseplants are high maintenance, but luckily you don’t have to work hard to keep some of the most impressive looking plants. If you want to add plants to your entryway for decoration and a good first impression, there are excellent options that don’t require a green thumb. Here are some suggestions for impressive but adaptable houseplants to...
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