Steam clean: Carpets can accumulate a lot of dirt and dust so steam cleaning any carpets in your new home will help to allow you to create a fresh start in the space. Personal touches: Make your new home a place familiar to you; put your favorite flowers in
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4 DIY Tips To Improve Curb Appeal
Clean up: A well manicured lawn shows potential buyers that you take pride in your home and that you have taken care of it. Having a unkempt lawn may scare off buyers before they even step through the door. If you have a power washer, use it to
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Plant shrubs with thorns: Planting shrubs with thorns makes it more difficult for a burglar to hide in your yard and you can add even more protection by planting thorny bushes right under windows. Both Rose and Holly bushes are a great choice because they are both attractive and they
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With the right care, these perennials will produce beautiful blooms more than once this summer, making them excellent choices for your yard! Climbing rose: These flowers usually bloom in May and then 5 weeks later. To prune these, cut the stems on an angle right above the nearest 5 leaf branch.
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Although winter is the best time for pruning since the trees are dormant, a little upkeep during the summer can keep your yard in shape. Make sure you are using the correct tool for the job: a hand pruner is for stems and small branches, a lopper is for thick branches
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No potted plants: Green leaves breathe life into your home and purify the air (indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air) and have been known to reduce stress levels. Try potting a Prayer Plant, Kalanchoe, a Ponytail Palm or a Philodendron. Your only light source
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When adding features to your yard, it’s important to not only install what you love, but to think about adding something that adds value as well. The Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey ranks outdoor features that are rising in popularity: Outdoor lighting: (98.3% of architects rated this as very popular) Lighting
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Save materials: Although many materials from a project need to be thrown out, many others can be saved. Set apart lumber, appliances, lighting fixtures, etc that can be used again. There are many organizations that collect such items and reuse them. Communicate with your contractor: Let your contractor know that you
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Don’t completely rely on reviews: Not all online reviews are impartial so you need to be careful about not just going off reviews. Ask for referrals from people that you know and trust. Use word of mouth: It’s always a good idea to get recommendations from people that you
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Online real estate site ZipRealty asked about 1,000 home buyers what their list of desired features are in a home; here is a breakdown of the responses: Garage or parking space 86.8% Master suite 78.9% Plenty of storage space 72% Large/walk in closets 66.5% Guest bedroom 66.4% Outdoor entertainment
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