Tag: homeowner tips
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7 Ways to Save Money on Home Insurance
Home insurance is critical for homeowners. It protects you from unexpected damage due to fire, wind, flood, and more. Unfortunately, the cost of these policies can be very expensive and over the past few years, some premiums have doubled or even tripled as more natural disasters hit the country. Fortunately, there are a few ideas…
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Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY
By HouseLogic Find out if DIY or hiring a pro is right for your deck project. Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love — entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But large projects like adding a new deck or repairing an existing one can…
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Smart Home Security Gets Even Smarter — and Easier
By: Leanne Potts Smart home security can give you a (virtual) lock on protecting your home and peace of mind. Once upon a time, installing a smart home security system was complicated and expensive. To get one, you had to call a professional company. They’d send an installer out to drill holes in your walls…
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7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone
Be the home on the block that bugs run from. A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. 1 Install Patio Fans Mosquitos may…
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May Monthly Home Maintenance
Maintaining your home is an essential responsibility and regular maintenance can prevent issues from arising and becoming major expenses later. Homeowners who fail to take care of their property run the risk of having to pay for costly repairs or replacements down the line. Also, a well-maintained home can also increase its market value, which…
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In Honor of Arbor Day – Best Trees to Plant for Curb Appeal
Easy-care trees with looks that stun. Crape MyrtleThese survivors laugh in the face of drought and deer. They love hot, sunny climes and bloom in summer, when most trees have ended their show. BUT, crape myrtles hate to be topped off; if you give them plenty of room to grow (15 to 25 feet high…
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Home Maintenance Tips You’ll Regret if You Forget
Creating an organized home is the cornerstone of having a more organized lifestyle. It can help keep stress levels low and improve productivity in both work and social life. Ultimately, a tidy home will bring an overall sense of peace and organization to life. Establishing good organization practices at home can really benefit your lifestyle.…
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What makes a home harder to sell?
Are you thinking about selling your home? It can be an exciting and stressful process, but one thing you don’t want to do is make it harder on yourself than it needs to be. There are several factors that can make a home harder to sell, and in this post, I’ll go over some of…
Kandis Rausch, Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty 