A $1,154 Makeover Transformed This Empty, Awkward Nook into the Perfect Hosting Spot
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Conserve Energy With Efficient Windows
Older windows can end up costing you more on your heating and cooling bills. These windows can be drafty in winter and let in too much heat during summer. According…
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Tips for Shopping for a Florida Luxury Residence
Purchasing a Florida luxury house is a dream come true for many homebuyers. However, enjoying a fast, seamless homebuying experience sometimes can be difficult, particularly for homebuyers who fail to…
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Hosting Overnight Guests
Image by 영훈 박 from Pixabay One of the great benefits of having a home of your own is being able to host friends and family. If it’s your first…
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How to design rooms for the garden
As the line between indoor and outdoor spaces continues to blur, designers have begun to refer to rooms for the garden. Separating an outdoor living space into rooms might seem…
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Siblings Purchasing Home for Parents in Retirement
My in-laws are a few years retired in Virginia and their finances are modest. They are wonderful people and worked hard their whole lives (and raised a great family), but…
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Key Reasons to Discuss Your Home Selling Plans with Loved Ones
Selling a house may prove to be a high-pressure situation, particularly for an individual who is listing a residence for the first time. However, if you share your home selling…
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What Southern California Residents Do For Fun
When you move into a new neighborhood in Southern California, you may wonder what types of things to do there are in the area. If you love the outdoors, there…
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7 Home Energy-Saving Projects You Can Easily DIY
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Going green at home doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars. There are plenty of easy changes homeowners can make to minimize their home’s…
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Why you should consider home designing software
Home designing software has become a popular way for homeowners and industry professionals to plan their interior design and build projects. Using computer technology, you can illustrate your design plans…
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Perform a Comprehensive Vacation Home Search
Finding the right vacation house is rarely simple. Dozens of quality vacation residences are available in cities and towns nationwide. Yet if you make even a single mistake during your…
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The Top 3 Prefab Home Benefits
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Prefabricated or “prefab” homes are new construction homes made quick and easy. Also called modular homes, this type of house is made using large…
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Benefits of Being Part of a Neighorhood Community
Whether you’ve just moved into a new neighborhood or have lived there for decades, there are many advantages to maintaining friendly relations with neighbors. If, on the other hand, you…
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What are insurance endorsements?
Insurance endorsements allow you to make amendments or additions to an existing insurance policy. Endorsements can extend your personal property coverage, personal injury coverage and covered perils. Endorsements let homeowners…
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Tips on Protecting Floors, Furniture, and Foundations
In many ways, the quality of your life is determined by the condition of your home. If it feels like your home is in disrepair, messy, or cluttered, you’re not going…
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Top 10 Value-Boosting Home Improvements Under $100
Boosting the value of your home doesn’t have to require huge renovation projects, thousands of dollars, and months of planning. Making small, tactful home improvements can do the trick just…
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When You Need to Sell Before You Can Buy
Photo by Paul Brennan via Pixabay If you’ve been renting and preparing to buy a new home, you’ve probably saved up your down payment and are in the process of…
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Questions to Consider Before You Buy a Home for the First Time
The homebuying journey is exciting, particularly for an individual who is pursuing a residence for the first time. Ultimately, there are many questions that a buyer should consider before he…
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5 Ways to Incorporate Bright Colors into Your Home (without overwhelming a room)
Photo by Ferenc Keresi via Pixabay Color can – and should – be used to decorate your home, but for most of us, too much bright color is more obnoxious than…
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Home Office: Tips for Built-In Desks
Built-in desks provide an ideal place to work from home, do schoolwork or work on hobbies or crafts. These kinds of desks can be attached right to the walls in…
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Backyard movie night essentials
Movies are a great way to spend time with loved ones and connect. Movie night, backyard fun and a few incredible snacks can turn your home’s outdoor space into a…
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3 Tips for homebuying on a budget
Buying a home can be intimidating, especially when you’re on a tight budget. After all, buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people experience. However, with…
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Radiator screen wall organizer: Functional DIY office decor
For simple and stylish DIY office decor, consider repurposing a radiator screen. Metal radiator screens come in a variety of metals, finishes and designs, making them a great option for…
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How to Make Your Front Yard Low-Maintenance
Not everyone has extra time to spend taking care of their front yard. While outdoor spaces are important, it’s easy to let yard upkeep fall by the wayside. Luckily there…
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What Is Cottage Garden Design?
Cottage garden design is a popular landscaping trend originating in late 1800s England. The style idealizes the informal and whimsical aspects of “cottage” life and brings together many details and…
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Tips for Picking the Best Grout Color
If your next remodel involves adding tile, you’ll need to choose grout to go with it. While it might seem like an insignificant detail, grout color can make an enormous…
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A guide to commercial mortgages
As your business expands and becomes more profitable, you may find yourself on the hunt for a commercial property. Acquiring a commercial mortgage can give you more leeway as a…
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How To Make Home Showings More Effective
If you have been looking for homes online for some time, you may be tired of viewing them on a screen. While online home searches are helpful and a perfect…
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Buying a Home? Here’s How to Negotiate an Offer
If you’re a first-time homebuyer you might be worried or anxious about the process of making an offer on a home. After all, negotiating isn’t something most of us look…
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DIY: Architectural Details to Improve Your Home’s Aesthetic
Architectural details can add character and charm to your home. While these details might seem complex because of their decorative nature, they’re fairly easy to build and install. Adding a…
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Tips for decorating rooms with blue & white
Blue and white have been a popular color combination in interior design for decades. However, it doesn’t have to feel old-fashioned. There are plenty of ways you can use blue…
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Epipremnum Aureum & Philodendron: What Pet Owners Should Know About These Popular Houseplants
Unfortunately, plants and pets can’t always coexist. Many plants have toxic qualities that can harm both animals and humans if ingested. Some of the most popular houseplants, such as epipremnum…
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Comparing granule & liquid fertilizer: Grass care guide
When taking care of lawns, many homeowners face many options of both granule and liquid fertilizer. Grass fertilizers all accomplish the same goals, though there are some key differences between…
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7 Trending Interior Design Ideas
Designers are always finding new ways to explore and celebrate modern design. New trends are emerging every day and can provide excellent inspiration for home interiors and exteriors alike. If…
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Miniature Tabletop Plant Stand DIY Guide
Adding height variation to your plant collection can enhance the entire look of the collection. Even if you have your potted plants on a shelf, table or other surface off…
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Is It Better to Flip Vacant Land or a House?
Flipping a house is a common practice among DIY enthusiasts and those wanting to make a quick profit in a hot housing market. Flipping land is also another way to…
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Home Improvement Projects to Complete Before Selling Your Home
It may seem odd to take on several home improvement projects right before you list your home for sale and move, but it’s actually one of the best times to…
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Can You Afford to Buy a Fixer-Upper?
Buying a house is arguably the most expensive purchase most people will make in their lives. With real estate prices steadily rising year after year, many Americans are finding ways…
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Things to Consider When Buying a Home in Florida
Photo by Paul Brennan via Pixabay There is a certain amount of anticipation and anxiety when buying a home for the first time in Florida. Buying a home is the…
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Your guide to selling a mortgaged house
Selling a mortgaged house is a common real estate transaction. If you want to move out of your home but still have outstanding mortgage payments, you have the option of…
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How To Live Clutter-Free With Kids
Living with kids can be challenging for so many reasons. One of the biggest concerns that most parents have within their home besides keeping their home safe is keeping it…
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Ideas for Living Room Layouts
Your living room serves as one of the key areas where family and friends gather in your home. When you’re planning your custom home, you’ll be able to decide how…
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Finding the Right Agent for Your Needs and Goals
If you’ve set a goal of buying your first home within the next year, there are several things you can begin doing now to set the stage for a positive…
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Must-have items to simplify your move into a new home
Moving into a new home can be strenuous, as much planning and preparation goes into the process. As you get settled into your property, there are a few great items…
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Tuscan style homes: Key elements
Tuscan style homes seamlessly blend classical architectural features with essential modern elements to bring a bit of “old world” romance into any neighborhood. Originating in the Tuscany region of Italy,…
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Steps to Take Before You Accept a Homebuying Proposal
After you receive an offer to buy your house, you likely will have only a short period of time to determine whether to accept this proposal. As such, pressure can…
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Tips for Sellers: Show Off the True Beauty of Your California Luxury Residence
For those who intend to list a luxury home in San Francisco, Malibu or anywhere else in California, now may be a good time to explore ways to show off…
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Bird baths & bird feeders: DIY projects for your garden
If you want to attract local birds to your yard or garden, the best option is to install bird baths or bird feeders. DIY enthusiasts will be pleased to note,…
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3 Things You Need to Know Before You Sell a Home
Selling a home should be a fast, easy process. However, challenges may arise that prevent you from quickly selling your house and maximizing your property sale earnings. And if you…