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Posted on 12/12/2021

Home Exterior: Could Your Driveway Bring in a Higher ROI?

When homeowners weigh which upgrades best improve their property values; remodeling kitchens and expanding bathrooms are almost always top of the list. But what about installing a new driveway? A dirt or gravel parking area turns into a veritable quagmire during bouts of heavy precipitation, which could mean you end up tracking more mess into your home than...

Driveway

Exterior Design

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Posted on 12/05/2021

How a Smart Thermostat Can Increase Your Comfort & Reduce Energy Costs

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Your smart thermostat is designed to save you money without your having to think about it. Of course, that doesn't mean that you don't have any say over how it works and how much money you save. We'll look at tips you can use to keep your energy bills as low as...

Energy Efficient

Save Energy

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Posted on 11/28/2021

Why You Should Consider Remote Homebuying

Photo by LEEROY Agency via Pixabay From Big Sky, Montana, to Kissimmee, Florida, many Americans crave vacation homes. One feature of a vacation house is that it's typically located as far from home as possible, preferably in another temperature zone, landscape, or climate. The worst part about a vacation home? Finding time away from work to fly out...

Remote Home Buying

Vacation Home

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Posted on 11/21/2021

Title Searches: How to Conduct Them & Why You Should

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There are many title companies available to complete a title search for you. However, if you’re trying to reduce some of the costs associated with buying a property, you can complete a title search on your own and potentially save hundreds of dollars. 1. Identify the Property Start by gathering as much...

Posted on 11/14/2021

Image by congerdesign from Pixabay If you're looking to buy a new home, there's no reason you should be limited by your geographic area. In today's digital world, buying a home in another city, another state or even in another country has never been easier or more convenient. Additionally, when you buy a home remotely, you're not limited...

Buying A Home

Home Buying

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Posted on 11/07/2021

3 Tips for Better Home Office Design

Working from home is the new norm and the home office won’t be ignored. From setting up efficient areas to store your working documents and tools to opening the space so you don’t feel cramped during a tight deadline, here are a few home office design ideas to keep your mind and body limber. Keep Furniture Simple Many...

Furniture

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Posted on 10/31/2021

Key Points for Designing Your New Home's Exterior

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels When you are building a custom home, think about more than the floor plan and interior design of your new property. Your outdoor living space is going to be just as much a part of your home as your indoor space, so you will want to be thoughtful and purposeful when designing your...

Exterior Design

Landscaping

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Posted on 10/24/2021

No Pots, No Problem: 3 Ways to Make Your Own Planters From Everyday Items

For plant lovers, there never seem to be enough pots and planters to go around. There are countless options available to buy, but buying a new one every time you need it becomes costly and inconvenient. The good news is that there are plenty of items you might already have around the house you can use for your...

Budget Friendly

DIY

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Best Types of Flooring for Pet-Friendly Homes

Image by Niek Verlaan from Pixabay From getting a bad case of the zoomies to being less than dainty with their water dish, pets definitely put flooring through its paces. Unfortunately, many flooring materials simply cannot meet the demands of pet-friendly households. You need a durable material known to withstand whatever your pets can throw at it like...

Flooring

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Posted on 10/10/2021

5 Ideas for Decorating Your Home Office

Having a functional and comfortable workspace is essential for those who work from home. Even if you use your office for things other than work, a dedicated place to focus can be much more than purely utilitarian with the right design choices. Here are some ways to make your office a place where you can enjoy your work:...

Home Office

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Is a Starter Home the Right Choice for You?

Photo by Scott Webb from Pexels Potential new homebuyers have the choice of buying a starter home or a forever home. The details mean something different to everybody, but a starter home is usually regarded as a short-term living situation if you can’t afford your dream home yet. Some choose to wait until they can afford their forever...

First Time Buyer

Homebuyer

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Calm the Noise: Ways Smart Speakers and Intercoms Can Bring You Peace

Photo by Athena from Pexels Although smartphones make it easier than ever to relay a message across the household, listen to videos and blast your tunes, they simply don’t compare to a fully integrated speaker and intercom system. Although home intercoms might seem like a blast from the past, they are back and better than ever. And as...

Home Improvement

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