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Posted on 10/31/2021

Dining room decor can make a significant difference in your experience of the space. Whether you have an open floor plan dining room extending into the general living space or a formal, secluded room, choosing how to decorate is important. As with any room in the home, it's difficult to work with an especially small space. If you...

Dining Room

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Posted on 10/24/2021

The Best Low-Maintenance Groundcover Plants for Your Landscaping Project

If you’re searching to replace your lawn or simply fill in an empty space in your garden, there are many groundcover plants you can choose from. Some produce flowers while others have attractive foliage, but regardless of expressions you can benefit from planting something in the space to keep out opportunistic weeds. However, it’s important to consider how...

Drought Tolerant

Gardening

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Posted on 10/17/2021

How to Decorate With Neutrals: The Basics

Neutral colors are always in style. However, if you have never decorated with a neutral color palette, you might wonder how to go about it. With so many colors that are so close to each other, how can you still create a dynamic and interesting aesthetic? Luckily, there is a lot more room for creativity when using neutrals...

Color Palettes

Decorating

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Posted on 10/10/2021

DIY Garden Pond Guide

If you want to add a pond or water feature to your yard, it might surprise you at how simple the process is. With some basic tools and only a few materials, you can make a tranquil custom water feature to add dimension and style to your outdoor space. Here we’ll go through the steps to make your...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Types of New Construction Home Foundations

Image by bluebudgie from Pixabay One of the things you need to decide upon when planning a new home is the type of foundation you want. For some, it's an easy choice if you live in an area where your preferred choice is the best type of foundation for the recommended construction methods. Before getting too excited about...

Basement

Foundation

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Ready to Rekindle Your Old Fireplace? Here’s How

Photo by kelsey roenau on Unsplash As the focal point of your living space, your fireplace needs to look its best or it could bring down the rest of your décor. But how can you restore the look and feel of that key design element without breaking the bank? There are actually many different ways to rekindle your...

Home Decor

Fireplace

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Posted on 09/19/2021

Helpful Tasks for the First Day in Your New Home

Moving is a strenuous process, and it’s common to feel exhausted after it’s over. For some, the first few days in your new home can feel even more overwhelming than the weeks before the move. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to stay organized and maintain your moving momentum to feel comfortable in your new...

Home Security

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Posted on 09/12/2021

3 Areas to Customize when Building Your Home

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels As you make plans to build your own home, give yourself room for some customization. Your budget may not allow you to customize everything so will need to consider your priorities. Here are three key areas you should focus on to customize your home to make it more functional and enjoyable. 1....

Basement

Custom Home

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Posted on 09/05/2021

Tips for Purchasing a Florida Home

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay When you are looking to buy a home in the state of Florida for the first time it can seem like a strange new concept. Everything in Florida is built around having fun. They love living, working, growing and exploring the state. There is just so much to do. You will find that...

Buying A Home

Florida

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Posted on 08/29/2021

Ambient, Task and Accent Lighting: A Beginner's Guide to Lighting Design

Lighting is an extremely important but often overlooked element of interior design. No matter the style or setting, lighting choices can make or break the entire look and feel of a room. However, achieving great lighting in your interior design isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. Here we’ll go over the three main types of lighting used...

Home Decoration

Decor

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Tips on Making Sure Your Rental Property is Protected

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 08/15/2021

Tips for Creating a Healthy Home Environment

Image by Phichit Wongsunthi from Pixabay While we are all working to protect the environment and preserve our world for future generations, it's important to remember that we need to prioritize our own healthy homes as well. When you create a sustainable and peaceful living space, you will enjoy both mental and physical health benefits. From prioritizing energy...

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