Home Maintenance & Tips

April 24, 2023

What is an Easement in Real Estate?

When you’ve found the perfect house, you may be surprised you have to work around a property easement. You’ll want to include learning about any easements among your steps to buying a house because the rights granted by an easement could affect your privacy and future plans for the property ...

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March 17, 2023

It’s All About Curb Appeal: The Simple Landscaping Task That Can Boost Your Home’s Value the Most

It’s All About Curb Appeal: The Simple Landscaping Task That Can Boost Your Home’s Value the Most

It’s All About Curb Appeal: The Simple Landscaping Task That Can Boost Your Home’s Value the Most

 By Clare Trapasso

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Oct. 24, 2022

7 Fall Decor Tips for When Your Home Is On the Market

7 Fall Decor Tips for When Your Home Is On the Market

 

 

Autumn provides home sellers with unique opportunities for staging and decorating. But does fall decor actually help sell your home, or make it more difficult to attract buyers?

 

As you consider the best way to ...

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Oct. 10, 2022

So, Where’s the Tub? A Close Look at the Dumbest Bathroom Trend to Date

 

Tune in to HGTV these days, and it’s more than likely you’ll spot some flipping duo ripping out a home’s humble bathtub to make space for a large, luxurious shower.

 

This got me wondering: Why?

 

Sometimes, these flippers go so far as to remove the only tub ...

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July 18, 2022

Oops! My 4 Biggest Regrets Building Our Dream House From the Ground Up

 

The idea of building your own home is a bucket-list dream for many of us. Imagine: You get to customize it to your needs and tastes—whether that means a classic rocking-chair porch out front or a hot tub in back—and watch your personal palace take shape, right in front ...

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May 23, 2022

The Proper Rules and Etiquette for Flying the American Flag

Here's how to properly adhere to U.S. flag code when flying Old Glory at home.

Displaying an American flag is a great way to show off your love for our country. However, your act of patriotism can quickly become (unintentionally) disrespectful if you're unaware of an important ...

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April 25, 2022

12 Small Updates With Big Impact in a Bathroom

12 Small Updates With Big Impact in a Bathroom

These mini makeovers are the easiest, breeziest ways to refresh your space.

Leveling up your bathroom might sound like a huge undertaking, but the truth is, giving this space a new look you love doesn't have to mean a major ...

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April 11, 2022

10 Gardening Hacks That Save Money, Time, Messes, and More

 

Think you’ve got a black thumb, and no amount of gardening advice can help keep your plants from meeting untimely demises?  We’re here to say that growing flowers and veggies is definitely an art, but it’s one you can learn fast with a few shortcuts—aka gardening hacks.  ...

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March 21, 2022

Here’s Your Pre-Spring Outdoor Cleanup Checklist

Make these easy fixes to your exterior areas now so you're ready to enjoy leisurely dinners on the deck later.

Even if you didn't get any snow, winter can do a number on your home. Once the cold weather tapers off and the ground starts to soften, it’s ...

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Jan. 24, 2022

4 Essential Tips for Updating Your Kitchen Countertops

Countertops can make or break a kitchen. Over time, any well-used work surface for meal prep, dining, and cleanup endures normal wear and tear. But if your countertops have seen better days and you’re feeling stuck in a kitchen design rut, it might be time for an upgrade.  “Countertops ...

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