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Posted on 01/23/2022

Mason jars are a favorite among DIY enthusiasts and clever crafters. From storage to drinkware and everything in between, these glass jars are useful for almost anything. Gardeners and houseplant lovers also love Mason jars for their inexpensive utility. No matter what your DIY experience is, if you are interested in ways to use Mason jars in your...

Crafts

Diy

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Posted on 01/16/2022

Energy Efficiency: Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

Image by Ulrike Leone from Pixabay Building a new home allows you to incorporate the latest technological advancements into your home, and that includes the latest energy-related innovations. If you’re building a new home, consider these five ways to make a home more energy-efficient. Including one or several of them in your new home will be good for...

Energy Efficiency

Eco Friendly

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Posted on 01/09/2022

3 Tips for Better Home Office Design

Working from home is the new norm and the home office won’t be ignored. From setting up efficient areas to store your working documents and tools to opening the space so you don’t feel cramped during a tight deadline, here are a few home office design ideas to keep your mind and body limber. Keep Furniture Simple Many...

Furniture

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Posted on 01/02/2022

3 Simple DIYs to Update Your Kitchen

An outdated kitchen can really drag down the look and feel of your home. Unfortunately, a complete kitchen remodel can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. If a totally new kitchen isn't quite in your budget, the good news is that you can still update and refresh your space with a few simple (and inexpensive) DIY projects....

Appeal

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Posted on 12/26/2021

Ins and Outs of Home Building Contracts

When you decide to have a new home built, you’ll need to find a builder and sign a contract with them. Since home construction is a complex process, it’s important to make sure you understand your home building contract before signing it. What should you expect to see on one of these contracts? You should make sure your...

Contracts

Home

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Posted on 12/19/2021

Should You Invest in a Rental Property?

Photo by George Becker from Pexels One of the most popular ways to invest in real estate is through owning rental property. Owning an apartment building or other multi-unit property allows you to rent out the space to tenants and collect a regular income. There are advantages to this type of investment but also some downsides to consider....

Rental Property

Income

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Posted on 12/12/2021

Room by Room Home Staging Tips

There is a lot that goes in to home staging beyond just tidying up. Interior designers and real estate experts have found specific ways to make the absolute best of any home by knowing how to make the best of every room. General staging tips like cleaning and going for neutral colors apply everywhere, but here are some...

Home Decor

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Posted on 12/05/2021

The Eco-Budget: How Living Exterior Features Reduce Homeowner Bills

Many of us have heard of a living or green wall. They’re excellent choices for reducing bills, counterbalancing emissions from basic home living and adding a beautiful touch of nature to your home’s exterior. But what are some of their other perks? Are there other external living features that can be applied to a home to further reduce...

Budget

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Posted on 11/28/2021

Consider These Extra Benefits of an Eco-Friendly Home

Photo by Akil Mazumder from Pexels For many homeowners, the purpose of creating an eco-friendly house is to reduce their impact on the environment while simultaneously lowering their utility costs. However, there are additional perks that you may enjoy if you decide to transform your house into a sustainable living space. These are just a few of the...

Eco Friendly Homes

Green Home

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Posted on 11/21/2021

Top Tips for Choosing the Right House to Flip

Photo by Harry Strauss from Pixabay Selecting the right property for a fix-and-flip requires entrepreneurs to account for wide-ranging elements. The real estate market remains chock-full of properties in need of renovations that could make them a valuable commodity. By that same token, a house-flipping professional must purchase a property that delivers a substantial return on investment and...

Homebuying

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Posted on 11/14/2021

Here's Why You Should Add Garden Edging

Garden edging is an important element of landscaping design that serves many purposes. There are a variety of different materials and techniques for edging, ranging from professional installation to DIY weekend projects. If you’re wondering whether to add garden edging to your outdoor spaces, here are some key benefits to consider: Defining and Separating Spaces The obvious visual...

Exterior Design

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Posted on 11/07/2021

Key Benefits of a Neutral Color Palette

If you’re planning a new decorating project, color palette is probably at the forefront of your decision making. Whether you’re planning on painting interior walls, swapping out furniture or doing a complete style overhaul, your color choices will be a guiding factor in every step of the process. This makes it especially difficult if you don’t know what...

Color Scheme

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