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Taking care of a home’s landscape in the summer heat can be a daunting task for many homeowners. However, if a homeowner is looking to sell his or her home in the warmer months, maintaining or creating a beautiful lawn can mean selling a home faster and for more money. According to the National Association

2017 Home Decor Trends: Stay on Top of Modern Trends With This Handy Guide

February 18, 2017

Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

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Now that 2017 is here, it’s time to consider which upgrades you will make to your home. If you don’t have any major renovations planned, you can still tackle smaller projects or theme rooms. In today’s post we’ll explore some of the home decor trends expected to be popular in 2017. Paint Colors: Confident, Composed

Take the Plunge: Why Installing an In-ground Pool Will Boost Your Home’s Resale Value

February 15, 2017

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Whether you’re planning to sell or not, if you can afford to upgrade your home it’s almost always worth it. But the question is: which renovations add value to your life, as well as your house? Let’s explore how adding an in-ground pool to your backyard can boost your home’s value. The Ultimate In Functional

5 Home Maintenance Chores That You Can’t Forget to Take Care of This Winter

February 6, 2017

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Winter may be a time for nesting until the cold weather abates, but there are a number of important tasks that a homeowner should be sure to do during the winter months. If you’re readying for the slow season or wondering what you might have forgotten, here are some things you’ll want to check off

Living the Simple Life: How to Minimize Your Clutter and Maximize Your Space

January 23, 2017

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Many people look at a smaller living space and think that there are a lot of limitations imposed. However, a more miniature home can offer up the opportunity to be inventive with design and get creative about your abode. Whether you live in small apartment now or are thinking of downsizing in the future, here

Let’s Talk Closets: How to Organize Your Closet Spaces Without Breaking the Bank

January 5, 2017

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There is a particular pleasure in a well-organized closet; not to mention the space and energy-saver that it becomes! And the best part is that you don’t need to spend tons of money to get a dapper closet space. A lot of the work is just thinking outside the (clothing) box. Plan The Closet First

Let’s Talk Cabinets: How to Match up New Kitchen Cabinets With the Rest of Your Decor

December 29, 2016

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Renovating your old cabinets can be one of the best ways to instantly improve the look of your kitchen, but it can be confusing for the layman to go about making this renovation. With all of the options for cabinetry and the need to match your design aesthetic, it can seem quite easy to make

Goodbye, Curtains: Try These Fun and Fashionable Ways to Dress up Your Windows

December 22, 2016

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Windows can add a lot to the look of your home, and this means that dressing them up properly is an important key for aesthetic appeal. While draggy, neutral-colored curtains can be one of the less exciting aspects of decorating your home, here are a few ways you can adorn the most basic of home

3 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More ‘Pet Friendly’

December 13, 2016

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Whether you’re moving to a new home or you have a new family pet, it can be a struggle to make the place a little friendlier for them. From the garbage can to the cupboards and doors, there can be a lot of dangers that have the ability to hurt your furry friend you might

Winter’s Coming: Learn How to Prepare Your Plants, Trees and Other Landscaping

December 8, 2016

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From the approaching holiday season to the New Year, there are a lot of things to prepare for when it comes to the winter. It’s important, though, not to forget about the needs of your lawn for the upcoming cold season. If you’re wondering how to ready your trees, your plants and your yard, here