Do you have a dark room in your home? Brightening up a room can be easy and doesn’t have to cost a lot! Check out these ways to transform a dark space into a light and bright retreat.
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Category: Homeowners
Bad Homeowner Habits
What are some bad homeowner habits? Do you have any of them? Read on to find out what you should be doing differently in your home.
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3 Landscaping Mistakes To Avoid
Landscaping mistakes can be avoided with some planning, patience, and a little hard work! By keeping up with your yard now, it will save you endless frustration later! Plant for only one season: Think about all seasons instead of just one when planning what trees and flowers you want to
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CRS Designation
Dawn Dause has earned the CRS designation and is now a member of the Council of Residential Specialists! What does this mean? Dawn has earned her CRS designation by completing extensive training and meeting significant experience requirements. Working with a CRS Realtor means they will provide exceptional service and will
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Spring Home Decor Trends
Black is out and blue is in: Designers are gravitating towards navy blue instead of a black and white color scheme. Navy blue walls with pops of white will be seen quite a bit this spring, as Scandinavian design is being widely used. Acrylic: This material is having a huge
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Spring Cleaning Hacks
Go with the 80/20 rule: The 80/20 philosophy suggests that people really only use 20% of the things they own. When deciding what to keep and what to get rid of, think about what items you would replace right away if they were ever lost or stolen; this will
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Top Kitchen and Bath Design Trends For 2017
Traditional styles are losing momentum and both contemporary and transitional-style design elements are gaining popularity in kitchens and bathrooms. Bathrooms: Asian Fusion, Mid-Century Modern, and Shaker styles will rule in 2017. Both neutral and more bold colors will be seen including a lot of gray, white, and off white but
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15 Minute Home Makeovers
Switch the plates: Update switch plate and outlet covers. Make touch ups: Touch up scratched baseboards, window and door trim, and marks on the wall that won’t go away. Change out hardware: Putting in new drawer pulls and knobs can give a room an inexpensive face lift. Home improvement stores have
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Tax Breaks For Homeowners
Tax season is upon us and there are many benefits awaiting homeowners: Mortgage Interest: This is a huge money saver and can be taken on both primary and secondary homes, as long as you itemize your return and your loan is less than one million dollars. Mortgage Points: Points,
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Home Improvement Projects With The Best Returns
When thinking about doing a home improvement project to your home, do you ever wonder what your return may be? The Remodeling Cost Vs. Value Report from Illinois Realtor Magazine lays out what type of return you can expect on your projects: Replacing the garage door: 83% Steel entry
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