Too random: Going crazy at a home and garden center sale and buying too many varieties of plants and flowers can create a chaotic look in your yard. Instead of being all over the place, try grouping 4 or 5 of the same flower or plant together in order to
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9 Ways To Improve Curb Appeal
Are you looking for ways to improve the curb appeal of your home without taking a big chunk out of your wallet? Here are 9 ways to do just that: Add mulch: Mulch goes a long way in instantly giving your yard a face lift. The darker the mulch, the bigger
Continue readingThe Five Most Common Painting Mistakes
1. Using cheap applicators: In order to do a nice job, it’s important to invest in quality rollers and brushes. 2. Not preparing: Repair work needs to be done to the walls prior to painting in order to ensure your painting surface is clean, dry, and free of loose debris. 3. Overextending
Continue reading13 Things Many Homeowners Forget To Buy
When you first moved into your home, you probably knew to buy the obvious items like light bulbs, a hammer, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc., but you may have forgotten a few often overlooked items. Here are some things that many homeowners neglect to purchase: A level Guest towels
Continue readingUpgrading Your Kitchen To Appeal To Buyers
Use energy-saving and innovative appliances: Kitchen appliances are important and these days consumers are looking for innovative models that also save on energy costs. For example, some new refrigerators are Wi-Fi enabled and can connect to the internet for recipes and will also email you when it’s time to change
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Mold: It’s very important to take care of any mold issues that may be present. Surface mold should be cleaned up quickly to avoid a larger problem from occurring. If you suspect that there is a large mold problem, DIY mold testing kits are available at your local home
Continue readingWhat Every Homeowner Needs To Know About Home Insurance
What it covers: An average policy will pay for damage to your property and possessions due to certain storms, fire, theft, or vandalism. Similar to renter’s insurance, it can also provide liability coverage if someone gets injured on your property and decides to sue. Your policy also covers shelter costs
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Evergreens: These trees are a great choice because they don’t lose their leaves or needles so they provide a splash of color all year round. They are also great for providing privacy in your yard as well. Pathways: Do you have a trail of trampled and dead grass going from your
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Compact fluorescent bulbs: These bulbs are affordable and claim to last as long as 10 incandescent bulbs (10 years with about 3 hours of use a day), and will save the homeowner $60. For a home with 25 light bulbs, you can buy new compact fluorescent bulbs for under $15
Continue readingThe Do’s And Don’ts Of Exterior Color
Do Think about using color over neutrals Consider existing colors: When choosing colors for the exterior of your home, think about what colors are already there that cannot be changed, such as a color in the brick on your home or what shade your roof shingles are. When choosing
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