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Blinds or Curtains? Or Both? Top Things to Consider When Choosing Your Window Style
Some rooms just need blinds, other rooms just need curtains, and then some rooms look best with both. But how do you decide which rooms need what? There are a number of factors to consider when you’re picking window treatments for rooms in your house, from price to insulation to style to orientation within the... Read More
Building Character – Balancing a Home’s Personality and Amenities
It’s sometimes said that the limitations of a house are what help make it a home. For many, however, it is a point of pride to accept only the finest in their new residence. How can you find the balance between cultivating a lived-in home with personality and quirks versus a house with cutting-edge amenities... Read More
Here’s Your Spring Maintenance Checklist
Now that spring has sprung, let’s clear the cobwebs and get your home ready! Here is our quick guide to spring home maintenance: Inspection top to bottom: Now that the weather is temperate you will want to check on how your home weathered the winter. Check the roof for leaks, the gutters for damage, and the... Read More
Find a New Home in Four Steps
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a current owner looking for a bigger home, the ideas below will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford). The search for a new home always starts out with a lot of excitement. But if you haven’t prepared,... Read More
How to Avoid a Moving Service Scam
Most people move in the summer, but moving scams can happen at any time of the year. Protect yourself, your family, and your belongings by knowing how to identify a moving service scam. Are they who they seem to be? Just because a name is similar to a large, reputable company doesn’t mean it’s actually... Read More
Indoor Plants Anyone Can Grow This Winter
You don’t have to have a green thumb to grow lush, green plants, even in the dead of winter. Just find a nice, indoor spot with plenty of natural sunlight! Some plants that can thrive inside are below. Aloe Vera This common houseplant is very low maintenance and does wonders for your home’s air quality.... Read More
How to Prepare a Personal Property Inventory
If disaster strikes your home, are you prepared? You want to ensure your home and family are protected and to maximize how much you can recover in the event of a disaster. Having homeowner’s or renter’s insurance is a crucial first step to accomplishing this, but it isn’t the only step. Once you have insurance,... Read More
Keeping Your Home Warm This Winter
Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying it: winter is almost here. Now’s the time to make sure you’re ready to weather the cold and keep your home warm this winter. Here are some things you should consider touching up on in your home to be prepared for winter. Furnace – The most... Read More
3 Things to Know Before You Make an Offer on a House
Buying a home is a goal most people share – it’s a great investment, a chance to build equity, and it offers a certain amount of stability that you don’t get as a renter. However, you have to find the right house first. Set a Realistic Budget Buying a home is a very long-term commitment.... Read More
3 Ways to Fit Furniture into Any House
Whether you’re moving somewhere new or just bringing something new into your current house, getting furniture to fit through doorways and into your desired space can be a bit tricky. Here are some tips to fit furniture into any room in your home. Plan ahead. Instead of dragging a piece of furniture all over, sketch... Read More
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