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Posted on 11/28/2021

DIY Construction: Electrical Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

When you’re doing DIY construction that involves using power tools or working with wiring, it’s important to be aware of electrical safety. Working with electrical tools and equipment can lead to electrical shock, fires and other hazards if you’re not careful. You can avoid these dangers by making sure you follow these electrical safety tips while tackling DIY...

Construction

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Posted on 11/21/2021

Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows for Your Home

If your energy bills are high, your windows could be partly to blame. Windows allow the sun’s heat to warm up your home in summer, which means your air conditioner has to run more. Windows can let cold air in during winter through drafts while heated indoor air seeps outside, causing your furnace to run more. In fact,...

Bills

Eco Friendly

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Posted on 11/14/2021

Home Upgrades That Can Transform Your Property

Photo by Blue Bird from Pexels If you own a home, chances are you’ll make improvements at some point. Whether you’re looking to increase your property value or make your space better suited for your needs, there are many reasons you should follow through with these updates. However, knowing where to start can be challenging. What renovation has...

Energy Efficiency

Bathroom

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Posted on 11/07/2021

Living at Home: 3 Design Tips to Make All Members of Your Household Feel Welcome

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Kids can breathe life into a living space; they have a way of warming hearts, inspiring laughter and making themselves right at home in any space they enter. But they can also introduce some unforeseen wear and tear on everyday surfaces. Designing your living space to feel like a sanctuary for both...

Home Design

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Posted on 10/31/2021

Choosing the Perfect Paint Color for Your Home

You have a lot of freedom in painting the rooms inside your home, but that doesn't make it easy to pick a color. Whether you are the type of person who lives peacefully among neutral tones or you have a vibrant personality that requires bold colors, you will want to use these tips to help you choose the...

Colors

Diy

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Avoid These 3 Container Garden Mistakes

Creating a container garden is more than just beautiful design. In order for your container garden to thrive and look its absolute best you need to make sure the plants are happy and healthy. Here we’ll go over some of the most common mistakes and problems in container gardening and how to avoid them. Combining Plants With Incompatible...

Container Gardening

Flower Gardens

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Posted on 10/17/2021

4 Tips for Building a Modern Home

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Designing a home for today’s technologically advanced world requires considering more than just floor layout and wall color. While those aspects certainly remain important, homeowners should also think about how connected and environmentally friendly their home will be. If you’re designing a new home, here are four tips to help you build something...

Energy Efficiency

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Posted on 10/10/2021

4 Ways to Invest in Your Own Home

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Investing in real estate doesn’t require buying new property. If you already own a home, improving it is one of the best long-term investments you can make. You can increase your home’s value and make life more comfortable for yourself at the same time. Here are some of the best ways to invest...

Hardwood Floors

Home Impovements

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Create a Rustic Walkway with Native Stones

Image by Nancy Buron from Pixabay If you're like many homeowners who prefer a natural landscape plan, your outdoor living space undoubtedly features lush vegetation and bright, blooming flowers. However, you might also have the sense that something is missing but can't quite put your finger on what it might be. If this describes you, the missing element...

Hardscape

Outdoor Design

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Here's Why You Should Hire a Contractor to Help With Your Fixer-Upper

When everyday people dive into renovating a fixer-upper, they often regret not enlisting the support of a contractor in advance. The lucrative return on investment of reality shows sometimes oversimplifies the process. As construction professionals sometimes warn, what you don't know can cost money. That's why it's essential to work with a contractor when considering a house-flip or...

Buy A Fixer Upper

Fixer Upper

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Posted on 09/19/2021

How to Prepare for Renting Your Multi Family Home

Photo by Tumisu via Pixabay Before renting out a multi-family property, you should take steps to protect yourself from personal liability if anything were to happen. Without the right protections in place, you could end up on the hook for damages caused by fires, crimes and more – even if you did not cause the situation yourself. Thankfully,...

Home Owners Insurance

Rental Property

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Posted on 09/12/2021

Basement and Foundation Waterproofing: New Construction Basics

Photo by Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels When building a new home, builders put a water-resistant coating on any part of the block crawlspace or basement that is underground. This is typically good enough to protect your foundation for years. However, after time, or if you have a drainage problem, the coating becomes less effective. Moisture and even water...

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