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The yard is one of the first things people notice when they arrive at your home for a visit. It’s also something that you and your neighbors see every day. A well-maintained yard can add curb appeal to your home and can even increase your property’s value.If you’ve...
How many times have you heard the story about people who move into their dream home only to find out that theres a huge plumbing issue or noisy neighbors next door? Learn from their mistakes, and reconsider certain factors before signing on the dotted line. Heres a...
Every year in the U.S., fire kills over 3,000 people, injures thousands more and causes billions of dollars of damage. House fires are a major contributor to those horrific statistics, which is why its important to make fire safety a priority in your home. Here are...
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Between work, family and fun, cleaning your home can feel like a drag"but most of us can’t afford to hire a cleaning crew, and so the task of weekly tidying and disinfecting is unavoidable. To help, below are three daily habits to a cleaner home.Set a timer. Every...
Many lenders pre-qualify or pre-approve mortgage applicants, which can help considerably in the buying process. While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are some important differences to note.In general, pre-qualification is considered an initial step in...
Should you prioritize paying off debt or saving for retirement?If youre younger and have high-interest debt, tackle that first and pay beyond the minimum monthly rate.Youll be able to stop wasting money on interest and then focus on long-term goals.If you have...
Minimalism has been having a moment for some time now. As trends evolve and tastes change, however, were seeing a slight twist being put on the less-is-more movement. The result is warm minimalism.For those who enjoy the lack of clutter but find minimalism to be too...
If you’re redesigning your living space, you know that your options are endless. From color schematics to feng shui, there are myriad ways to set up your home. Below are five pro design tips to keep in mind.Eye-level art. Do you want your walls to look like a gallery?...
Whens the last time you paid attention to your lights, switches and fixtures?They may seem like little things, but when selling a home, everything counts, so putting some thought into your homes lighting can go a long way toward sprucing up your home without emptying...
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The yard is one of the first things people notice when they arrive at your home for a visit. It’s also something that you and your neighbors see every day. A well-maintained yard can add curb appeal to your home and can even increase your property’s value.If you’ve...
How many times have you heard the story about people who move into their dream home only to find out that theres a huge plumbing issue or noisy neighbors next door? Learn from their mistakes, and reconsider certain factors before signing on the dotted line. Heres a...
Every year in the U.S., fire kills over 3,000 people, injures thousands more and causes billions of dollars of damage. House fires are a major contributor to those horrific statistics, which is why its important to make fire safety a priority in your home. Here are...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Between work, family and fun, cleaning your home can feel like a drag"but most of us can’t afford to hire a cleaning crew, and so the task of weekly tidying and disinfecting is unavoidable. To help, below are three daily habits to a cleaner home.Set a timer. Every...
Many lenders pre-qualify or pre-approve mortgage applicants, which can help considerably in the buying process. While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are some important differences to note.In general, pre-qualification is considered an initial step in...
Should you prioritize paying off debt or saving for retirement?If youre younger and have high-interest debt, tackle that first and pay beyond the minimum monthly rate.Youll be able to stop wasting money on interest and then focus on long-term goals.If you have...
Minimalism has been having a moment for some time now. As trends evolve and tastes change, however, were seeing a slight twist being put on the less-is-more movement. The result is warm minimalism.For those who enjoy the lack of clutter but find minimalism to be too...
If you’re redesigning your living space, you know that your options are endless. From color schematics to feng shui, there are myriad ways to set up your home. Below are five pro design tips to keep in mind.Eye-level art. Do you want your walls to look like a gallery?...
Whens the last time you paid attention to your lights, switches and fixtures?They may seem like little things, but when selling a home, everything counts, so putting some thought into your homes lighting can go a long way toward sprucing up your home without emptying...