Category: Home Maintenance
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Why Staging Your Home Can Help It Sell Faster and for More
When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Home staging preparing and styling your home to appeal to potential buyers has become a key strategy in the real estate world. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to stage your home before putting it on the market, here are several…
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Keeping Your Home Safe While You Travel
Keeping your home safe while you are on vacation is essential to ensure peace of mind and protect your property from potential threats. One of the first steps is to make your home appear occupied. This can be achieved by setting timers on lights, TVs and radios to create the illusion that someone is home.…
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5 Home Projects You Should Consider Outsourcing
We live in a DIY world. If there is a video online for how to do something, there’s a good chance you can figure out how to do it. While saving money by doing certain projects yourself can be rewarding in many different ways, there are some projects that should be left to the professionals.…
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HOW TO FIX 5 COMMON BATHROOM ISSUES
Homeownership has plenty of perks. You can make changes whenever you want, but that also means you are responsible for making any fixes you want (or need)! Instead of calling the local handyman every time something small goes awry, you can try out these quick fixes for common bathroom issues that arise while saving yourself…
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Major Household Dangers for Cats and Dogs
All pet parents want to keep their fur babies safe. So they may be shocked to learn their home can be a minefield of potential hazards that can cause severe harm or even death for their feline and canine family members. Cats and dogs are curious animals and tend to get into things, so nothing…
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Staged Home Living
Life in a staged home may seem perfect to some, but there is plenty of work that goes into maintaining a perfect house. With each room comes a set of responsibilities that ultimately contribute to maintaining that immaculate appearance Home staging tips often touch on one important point: You have to be prepared to maintain…
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7 Benefits of Pressure Washing Your House
Pressure washing is a great way to clean the exterior of your home without having to scrub down every nook and cranny. You might be surprised by what parts of your home you can pressure wash—siding, concrete, outdoor furniture and cushions are all good candidates. And though having a squeaky-clean home is certainly a perk,…
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What to Know as a Home Seller
The first thing you should know as a prospective home seller is, it’s still a great market! That’s right, for over 2 years now, sellers have been uniquely positioned to get the best possible value for the sale of their homes. We even saw sellers receive offers well above the asking price on occasion. It’s…
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Tips To Beautify Rooms In Your Home
There’s no place like home, so why not make home the most beautiful and cozy place you can stay in? Let’s dive into some techniques that can help you showcase the best features of every room in your house. Just a touch of color, texture, and personality can transform your home into something new. Here…
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