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Posted on 07/14/2024

The advantages of minimal living room designs

Is a minimal living room design right for you? If you're...

Design

Living Room

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Posted on 07/07/2024

3 Tips for Protecting Your Vegetable Garden From Frost

Cold weather can be bad news for vegetable gardens, especially if unexpected. While many plants are hardy and frost-resistant, most tender vegetables cannot survive sudden freezing temperatures. Luckily, there are some measures you can take to protect your garden from an unexpected frost. Here are some tips to remember: Water During the Day Adjust your watering schedule to...

Gardening

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Posted on 06/30/2024

How to design your dream home interior

Designing a custom home interior is an amazing opportunity to stretch your creativity and showcase your personal style. However, it's not always clear where to begin. If you're interested in strategies for designing your own dream home interior, here are some tips to help: Budget wisely Budget should be at the top of your priorities list when planning...

Budget

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Posted on 06/23/2024

Termites: A guide to identifying and preventing termites damage

Owning a home can be a wonderful experience. You have...

Termite Damage

Termite Damages

Posted on 06/16/2024

A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to VA Loans

If you've served in the U.S. military, a VA loan might be an excellent way to finance your first home. If you're interested in using this benefit, it's important to know the steps involved. Here is a basic guide to buying your first home with a VA loan: Get Your Certificate of Eligibility A certificate of eligibility from...

Buying

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Posted on 06/09/2024

Chimney Fire: Ways to Reduce Your Risk

Homeowners sometimes visualize a chimney fire as an event that involves flames shooting out of the top like a flare. While that type certainly happens too often, slow-burning chimney fires tend to go undetected and place unsuspecting household members in harm's way. The good news for homeowners with fireplaces is reducing the risk of a chimney fire ranks...

Chimney

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 06/02/2024

3 Trendy living room plants to bring home

Plants in the living room have been a steadfast interior...

Houseplants

Living Room

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Posted on 05/26/2024

5 Important building codes to know

Engineers and architects adhere to building codes when...

Building Codes

Building Permits

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Posted on 05/19/2024

5 Things to Do If You Find Water Damage at Home

Finding water damage in your home is never a pleasant experience. However, finding it is the first step to solving the problem. Mold forms quickly, so it's important to act as soon as possible. Here's what to do if you find water damage in your home: Unplug If you discover water damage, turn off and unplug any nearby...

Disinfect

Electronics

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Posted on 05/12/2024

3 Major Benefits of Assuming a VA Loan

Assuming a VA loan can be a convenient and cost-effective way for veterans to finance a new home. By assuming a loan, the buyer can take over an existing mortgage when buying a home. Loan assumption can have numerous advantages for the buyer and seller, and is considered an often overlooked VA benefit. Here are some major reasons...

Assuming Loans

Homebuyer

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Posted on 05/05/2024

3 Perfect pergola ideas for your outdoor space

If you have an outdoor deck, back porch or patio, you can...

Exterior Design

Gardens

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Posted on 04/28/2024

Stay Healthy & Productive With These Home Office Design Tips

If you're working from home, it's important to establish a suitable workspace. Many homeowners are now in charge of their own workspaces and all of the things that come with it: layout, furniture and other features. While it's important to be productive working at home, it's just as important to be healthy and comfortable at work. Here are...

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